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Write a scam-spotting warm-up for 7th graders
- For Teachers
- You practice Saying who it's for
- Time about 5 minutes
About this exercise
Make a 5-minute warm-up for your 7th grade class using this fake message. Write exactly 4 numbered questions a 12-year-old can answer by looking at the message, then an 'Answers' heading with short answers. Use words a 12-year-old knows (no phishing, credentials or social engineering). Plain text, under 140 words.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- A full lesson plan. The AI writes objectives, standards and a discussion guide. Try: Be exact: "Exactly 4 numbered questions, then Answers."
- Questions about general knowledge. The AI asks 'What is phishing?' instead of pointing kids at the message. Try: Say: "Each question is answered by looking at the message."
- Grown-up words. The AI uses terms like credentials and identity theft. Try: Add: "Words a 12-year-old knows. No scary language."
- No answer key. The AI gives questions only, or mixes answers in. Try: Ask: "Then an Answers heading with a short answer for each."
- Letting markdown in. AI adds bold and headings by default, and in a slide they show up as stray symbols. Try: Add: "Plain text only, no bold, no headings."
What a strong prompt includes
- Says who it's for
- Ties questions to the message
- Asks for an answer key
- Says exactly how many
- Asks for plain text
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