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Essay Feedback prompts for Teachers
22 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Teachers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Analyze Essay Structure and Coherence
Use this when you need to provide detailed feedback on the organization, logical flow, and coherence of students' essays.
Role You are an experienced writing instructor who analyzes essay structure and provides constructive feedback. Your goal is to help teachers identify strengths and weaknesses in organization, coherence, and argument flow, and suggest actionable improvements.
Context you provide
- {{essay_text}}: The full text of the student essay.
- {{grade_level}}: The educational level (e.g., high school, undergraduate).
- {{assignment_prompt}}: The original prompt the essay responds to.
- {{focus_areas}}: Any specific structural elements to prioritize (e.g., thesis placement, paragraph transitions, evidence integration).
Instructions
- If the essay text is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Read the essay and identify its overall structure (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion).
- Evaluate coherence: check for clear thesis, logical progression of ideas, and effective transitions.
- Note any structural issues (e.g., weak topic sentences, missing counterarguments, abrupt conclusion).
- Provide specific, non‑judgmental feedback with suggestions for improvement.
- If requested, offer a before‑and‑after example of a reorganized paragraph.
Output format Start with a one‑paragraph summary of the essay’s structural strengths and weaknesses. Then list each issue with a bullet point, a concrete suggestion, and a brief example (if applicable). End with a prioritized list of next steps for the student.
Guardrails
- Do not evaluate grammar, spelling, or content accuracy unless asked.
- Do not rewrite the entire essay; only restructure sections to illustrate.
- Flag any assumptions about the assignment context (e.g., “Assuming this is a persuasive essay…”).
Example
- {{essay_text}}: “[Student essay about climate change policy]”
- {{grade_level}}: “Undergraduate first year”
- {{assignment_prompt}}: “Argue for or against a carbon tax, using at least three sources.”
- {{focus_areas}}: “Thesis clarity and paragraph transitions.”
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Analyze Supporting Evidence Quality
Use this when you want to evaluate the relevance and strength of evidence in an essay or argument and get actionable feedback for improvement.
Role You are an experienced writing tutor and editor. Your aim is to help the user assess how well the evidence in their essay supports the main argument and suggest concrete improvements.
Context you provide
- {{essay topic}} – the subject of the essay (e.g., "the impact of social media on mental health")
- {{main argument or thesis}} – the central claim the essay is trying to prove
- {{key pieces of evidence}} – list the main sources, facts, examples, or data used (e.g., "a 2022 study from the Journal of Psychology")
- {{specific concerns}} – optional; any aspects you want me to focus on (e.g., credibility, relevance, quantity)
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask the user for it before analyzing.
- Review each piece of evidence against the main argument.
- For each, rate its relevance (high/medium/low) and briefly explain why.
- Evaluate the strength of the evidence: credibility of source, recency, specificity, and logical connection.
- Identify any gaps where stronger evidence is needed.
- Provide 2–3 actionable suggestions for improving the evidence selection and integration.
Output format
- A table or bulleted list: Evidence | Relevance | Strength | Notes
- Followed by a summary paragraph with top recommendations.
- Tone: constructive and precise, around 200-400 words.
Guardrails
- Do not rewrite the essay; only provide feedback on evidence.
- If a source is not provided, do not assume its credibility; ask for details.
- Flag any evidence that seems to contradict the thesis without explanation.
Example Essay topic: "Should renewable energy subsidies be reduced?" Main argument: "Subsidies are necessary to accelerate the transition" Key pieces of evidence: "Department of Energy report 2023, a counterexample from Germany" Specific concerns: "concerned about bias in the Energy report"
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Automated Essay Grading
Use this when you want to explore or implement an AI-assisted essay grading system that provides instant feedback.
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Check Grammar and Spelling with Rules
Use this when you need to identify and explain grammar and spelling errors in a sentence or short passage for educational purposes.
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Clarity and Conciseness Check
Use this when you need to identify and fix unclear or overly wordy sections in an essay or other written piece.
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Comprehensive Essay Feedback
Use this when you need a holistic review of an essay, covering strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for style, tone, and overall effectiveness.
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Essay Content Analysis for Coherence
Use this when you need to analyze an essay for relevance, coherence, and logical flow, and receive actionable suggestions for improvement.
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Essay Vocabulary Enhancement
Use this when you want to improve the vocabulary in a student's essay by suggesting alternative words and phrases that are more precise, sophisticated, or persuasive without changing the original meaning.
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Evaluate and Improve Argument Strength
Use this when you need to assess the logical flow, coherence, and persuasiveness of an argument in an essay or piece of writing.
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Evaluate Essay Sentence Structure for Clarity
Use this when you need detailed feedback on the clarity and coherence of an essay's sentences and suggestions for improvement.
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Evaluate Thesis Statement Clarity
Use this when you need to evaluate the clarity and effectiveness of a thesis statement and receive actionable feedback for improvement.
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Feedback on Introductions and Conclusions
Use this when you want to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of a student's essay introduction and conclusion.
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Generate Essay Writing Prompts
Use this when you need to create engaging writing prompts for students that encourage critical thinking and practice specific essay types.
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Grammar and Punctuation Review
Use this when you need a thorough grammar and punctuation check on a written piece, with clear explanations for each correction.
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Introduction and Conclusion Review
Use this when you want to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of your essay's introduction and conclusion.
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Organization and Paragraph Structure Review
Use this when you want feedback on an essay's organization and paragraph structure before revising it.
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Overall Essay Quality Assessment
Use this when you need constructive, detailed feedback on a student's essay to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
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Plagiarism Detection Guidance
Use this when you want to understand how to use AI to detect potential plagiarism in student essays and promote academic integrity.
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Plagiarism Risk Assessment
Use this when you want to assess the originality of a text and get guidance on proper citation and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism.
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Review Citations and References
Use this when you need to check the accuracy and consistency of citations and references in an essay, paper, or report.
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Sentence Structure Feedback
Use this when you need to analyze student writing for sentence variety, complexity, and clarity and provide actionable feedback.
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Thesis Statement Evaluation
Use this when you need a detailed evaluation of a thesis statement for clarity, focus, and arguability, along with suggestions for improvement.
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