If you have explored Redmenta’s AI Assistant before, you probably already know how it can help generate worksheets from a range of preset templates. But what if you want to go further? What if you want to write your own prompt from scratch?
That is where the Custom Prompted Worksheet comes in. It is a flexible tool designed for teachers who want to guide the AI more directly and creatively. Whether you are building a task for a very specific objective or simply experimenting with new ideas, this option gives you full control.
This article will help you write better input prompts so that your AI-generated worksheets are clear, purposeful, and aligned with your goals.
The custom prompt option is ideal for teachers who:
It’s especially useful when you already know what you want but need help generating it quickly and interactively.
A strong prompt gives the AI clear and specific instructions about what you want in your worksheet. You don’t need technical language; just think like a teacher giving a detailed brief to a colleague. Most effective prompts include the following elements:
1. Subject and topic
Start with a clear subject and specific topic. For example, instead of just saying “science,” write “biology – ecosystems” or “chemistry – atomic structure.”
2. Grade or learning level
Include the grade level or age group of your students. You can also reference frameworks like CEFR (A2, B1, etc.) to specify language proficiency levels.
3. Skills or learning outcomes
State the main objectives of the worksheet. Are you focusing on vocabulary building, critical reading, writing fluency, exam preparation, or conceptual understanding?
4. Tone
Decide how formal or informal the worksheet should be. Should the tone be academic and exam-like, or more supportive and accessible for younger learners?
5. Preferred task types
Mention what kinds of worksheet elements you would like to include, for example: Multiple Choice, Open-Ended Questions, Filling the Gap, Matching, or Writing tasks.
6. Additional instructions
Add any context or special requests, such as including an example, using accessible language, or structuring the worksheet progressively from easy to difficult.
By including these elements one by one, you can write a clear, structured prompt for AI to generate a worksheet.
To help you get started, here are a few example prompts tailored for different subjects and teaching purposes. You can copy these directly or adapt them to suit your needs.
Example 1: Science – Middle School
Create a worksheet for Grade 7 students about ecosystems. Focus on vocabulary building and reading comprehension. The tone should be clear and academic. Include 5 tasks: one multiple choice, one fill-the-gap, one matching, and two short open-ended questions. Make sure students understand the difference between biotic and abiotic components.
Example 2: Language and Literature – B2 Level
Design a worksheet for B2 learners analyzing a short literary excerpt from "Animal Farm." Focus on developing critical reading, inference, and interpretation skills. Include tasks that guide students to identify symbolism, tone, and the author’s intention. Use a serious, analytical tone and include at least one writing task.
Example 3: Geography – Exam Preparation
Generate a worksheet for Grade 10 Geography students to prepare for national exams. Topic: Urbanization and its impact. Include 6 tasks: multiple choice, a short writing task, a map-based analysis (text-based), and a short-answer question comparing two cities. Use formal exam-style instructions.
Example 4: Chemistry – Concept Clarification
Generate a worksheet for Grade 9 students to understand the structure of the atom. Use a friendly, guiding tone. Include fill-the-gap, matching, and short-answer tasks. Focus on clarifying the roles of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Keep language simple and accessible.
Example 5: Foreign Language – Email Writing
Create a worksheet for A2 students of Spanish to practice writing informal emails. Focus on structure, vocabulary (greetings, openings, closings), and tone. Include an example email, a matching task for phrases, a sentence reordering task, and one writing prompt.
Using the Custom Prompted Worksheet feature puts you in full control of the design process. The more precisely you describe your instructional goals, the more helpful and relevant the AI’s output will be. Whether you’re preparing materials for a high-stakes exam, designing an engaging creative writing task, or targeting specific skills, your prompt is the starting point. Once you have tried it a few times, you will use it as a powerful tool in your lesson-planning toolkit.
