September 21-October 12, 2024 Fall Sessions
Get Al to write at least 1 paragraph (up to 10 paragraphs) composed of 8 sentences and no more than 30 sentences that contains 3 to 5 new vocabulary words for an English learner at 1 level above beginner.
I recommend using Google docs so that you can easily highlight your chosen vocabulary words and use the built-in functionality to find the definitions with just a few clicks!
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Here is an example of using AI prompts to have it write a story that you craft by giving the AI program inputs and refined prompts. A prompt is an instruction to the AI program. I am also attaching my example in Word and pdf format.
The Word and pdf links show as buttons below. The Word document will automatically download to your device, and the pdf will open in a new tab in your browser. I have also included a button below that will open a Google Docs version of my Sample Answer.
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The House of Wisdom Ngôi Nhà Trí Tuệ New York: Assignment for October 12, 2024
Here is an example of using prompts with AI to direct it to alter what it has produced. Prompts are used as feedback to help the AI tool to craft the precise answer I want. I produced 3 drafts until I was happy with the result that Copilot produced for me.
Assignment Question:
Use AI (artificial intelligence) to write a story about a teenager who works part-time during the summer but wants to spend more time with her (his) friends.
Use Chat GPT or Google Gemini or another AI program you have access to.
Write at least 1 paragraph and make several attempts with the AI tool to get the result that you want to share with us.
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Mr Ian
If I were writing a novel featuring a high-school student working part-time during the summer as the main character, how would she figure out how to spend more time with her friends? Write 1 paragraph.
Copilot
As the summer sun blazed over the sleepy town, Emily, a diligent high-school student, found herself torn between her part-time job at the local ice cream parlor and her longing for carefree moments with friends. Determined to strike a balance, she hatched a plan: during her lunch breaks, she’d invite her friends to the park nearby. There, amidst the rustling leaves and laughter, they’d share ice cream cones, secrets, and stolen glances at the boy who worked at the carousel. Emily’s summer became a delicate dance between scooping sundaes and savoring friendship, each swirl of chocolate fudge a sweet reminder that time spent with loved ones was the true treasure of those sun-kissed days.
Mr Ian
I want you to show the tension Emily feels and her conflicting loyalties—to her boss and work, and to her friends on the other hand.
Copilot
Emily’s heart was a battleground, torn between duty and desire. The ice cream parlor, with its sticky counters and impatient customers, represented responsibility—the paycheck that helped her family make ends meet. But beyond the glass display case, her friends beckoned like fireflies in the twilight, their laughter a siren song. She’d steal glances at the clock, calculating how many scoops she could serve before her lunch break. The boss, stern and watchful, hovered like a storm cloud, reminding her of the bills and obligations. Yet, when her friends texted about an impromptu swim at the lake, Emily’s fingers trembled as she typed her reply: “Be there soon.” The sun melted vanilla swirls into caramel rivers, and Emily wondered if she could balance the scales of loyalty—the creamy swirls of work and the rainbow sprinkles of friendship—without losing herself in the process.
Mr Ian
That was very good. use more vocabulary that is targeted at a 10th grade English skill level.
Copilot
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Let me revise that paragraph with a more accessible vocabulary for a 10th-grade audience:
Emily’s heart waged a silent battle, caught between duty and longing. The ice cream parlor, with its sticky counters and impatient patrons, symbolized responsibility—the paycheck that helped her family make ends meet. But beyond the glass display case, her friends beckoned like fireflies in the twilight, their laughter a siren song. She’d sneak glances at the clock, calculating how many scoops she could serve before her lunch break. The boss, stern and watchful, hovered like a storm cloud, a constant reminder of bills and obligations. Yet, when her friends texted about an impromptu swim at the lake, Emily’s fingers trembled as she typed her reply: “Be there soon.” The sun melted vanilla swirls into caramel rivers, and Emily wondered if she could balance the scales of loyalty—the creamy swirls of work and the rainbow sprinkles of friendship—without losing herself in the process.
Mr Ian
Now make that story appropriate to 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade English vocabulary in 4 versions. Identify which grade the vocabulary relates to.
Copilot
Certainly! Here are four versions of the story, each tailored to a different grade level:
6th Grade Vocabulary: Emily’s heart felt like a seesaw, teetering between work and play. At the ice cream shop, she scooped sundaes for customers, earning money to help her family. But her friends called her to the park, where they laughed and shared secrets. Emily checked the clock, wondering if she could join them during her lunch break. Her boss watched her closely, like a hawk. When her friends texted about swimming at the lake, Emily’s fingers trembled as she replied, “On my way!” The sun melted the ice cream into sweet rivers, and Emily hoped she could balance work and friendship.
7th Grade Vocabulary: Emily’s heart wrestled with conflicting loyalties. At the ice cream parlor, she dutifully served customers, earning a paycheck to support her family. Yet beyond the glass display case, her friends beckoned—a chorus of laughter and adventure. During lunch breaks, she’d steal away to the nearby park, where secrets flowed like melted fudge. Her boss, stern and watchful, reminded her of bills and obligations. When her friends invited her for a swim at the lake, Emily’s fingers hesitated over her phone. “Be there soon,” she typed, torn between duty and desire.
8th Grade Vocabulary: Emily’s heart waged an internal battle. The ice cream parlor symbolized responsibility—the sticky counters, the impatient patrons, the paycheck that eased her family’s burden. But her friends, like fireflies in the twilight, tugged at her soul. During lunch breaks, she’d slip away to the park, where laughter danced among the leaves. Her boss, a watchful sentinel, tracked her every move. When her friends messaged about a spontaneous swim at the lake, Emily’s pulse quickened. “Count me in,” she replied, fingers trembling. The sun melted vanilla swirls into caramel rivers, and Emily wondered if she could balance duty and friendship without losing herself.
9th Grade Vocabulary: Emily’s heart grappled with conflicting allegiances. The ice cream parlor, with its sticky counters and impatient clientele, represented duty—the paycheck that kept her family afloat. Yet beyond the glass display case, her friends beckoned like sirens, their laughter a balm for her soul. During stolen lunch breaks, she’d rendezvous with them at the nearby park, where secrets flowed like molten fudge. Her boss, a stern overseer, loomed like an impending storm, reminding her of bills and obligations. When her friends texted about an impromptu swim at the lake, Emily’s fingers trembled as she typed her reply: “I’ll be there.” The sun liquefied vanilla swirls into caramel rivulets, and Emily wondered if she could balance the scales of loyalty—the creamy swirls of work and the rainbow sprinkles of friendship—without losing herself in the process.
