🧠 How to Ask AI for Things

(A Student Guide to Writing Good Prompts)

💡 What Is a Prompt?

A prompt is what you type or say to an AI (like ChatGPT).
It’s your question, direction, or task — the better your prompt, the better your answer!

🎯 1. Be Clear and Specific

Don’t be too general. Tell the AI exactly what you want it to do.

Example:
❌ “Tell me about space.”
✅ “Write 5 fun facts about the planets in our solar system for 4th graders.”

🧩 2. Add Details and Context

Tell the AI why you need it or how it will be used.

Example:
✅ “Write a short speech about recycling that I can read at the school assembly.”

👩‍🏫 3. Give the AI a Role

You can tell the AI to act like a teacher, scientist, or artist to get better answers.

Example:
✅ “Act like a history teacher and explain why the Civil War started.”

✏️ 4. Ask for a Certain Format or Style

Tell the AI how you want the answer to look.

Example:
✅ “Make a list of 5 safety rules for a science lab.”
✅ “Write it like a friendly letter.”
✅ “Use simple words for younger students.”

🔁 5. Review and Revise

You can always ask the AI to change its answer.
Try saying:

• “Make it shorter.”

• “Use easier words.”

• “Add an example.”

• “Make it sound more formal.”

AI is like a helper — you can guide it step-by-step!

🧠 Bonus Tip: Use Keywords

Use strong, important words in your question to help AI focus.

Example:
✅ “Explain photosynthesis in simple terms with an example from nature.”

🌟 Remember

Good prompts = Great answers!
Be clear, specific, and kind — and always check the answer to make sure it’s correct.