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Crafting Strong Prompts for Instructional Routines
Design Principles for High-Impact Prompting
Strong prompts are central to effective AI use across all routines. Prompts work best when they reflect clear instructional thinking and include guardrails that protect rigor and lesson alignment.
Effective prompts consistently include:
Prompting is an iterative process. Teachers review AI-generated outputs, adjust language or focus, and refine prompts to improve precision and instructional fit. Over time, this builds stronger alignment between instructional intent and AI-supported design.
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For more examples of copy-and-paste-ready prompts aligned to this framework within the HMH AI tools, go
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