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Who's Doing the Thinking? Writing with AI

Ethical Use of AI

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

This lesson introduces students to ethical AI use in the writing process. Students begin by reflecting on their current understanding of a writing community and AI, then explore different perspectives. They deepen their understanding through close reading and annotation strategies before applying their... Read more »

Created by: Paige Littlefield

Date Updated: June 22nd, 2026

Lesson 5E Lesson
Who's Doing the Thinking? Writing with AI

Ethical Use of AI

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 9th - 12th

Subject Subject

  • English/Language Arts

Tag Related

  • AI, Argument Writing

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • CLR705, WME703, ARG701, KLA 501, 9-12.2.W.3, 9-12.3.W.3, 9-12.6.R.3
More 3–4 class periods
Time Frame 200
Strategy Instructional Strategy
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AI Writing Partner

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 12th

This strategy positions AI chatbots as collaborative partners in the writing process rather than as ghostwriters. Students who already have a strong foundation in writing use the chatbot to reflect on, revise, and expand their work. Read more »

Created by: Paige Littlefield

June 9th, 2026

Strategy Instructional Strategy
AI Writing Partner

User Group Group Size

  • Medium Group (at least 10), Small Group

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Explore/Learning Activity, Explain/Closing, Extend/Additional Learning Activity, Evaluate/Assessment

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • 20 - 30 Minutes, More Than 30 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Analyze, Collaborate, Compare & Contrast, Critical Thinking, Reason, Reflection, Self-assessment, Speak & Listen, Student Choice, Synthesize, Writing

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - 12th
Strategy Instructional Strategy
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AI Prompt Writing

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Undergraduate

This strategy uses the acronym C.O.N.T.E.X.T to guide students through the process of effective prompt writing for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot. Read more »

Created by: Paige Littlefield

June 9th, 2026

Strategy Instructional Strategy
AI Prompt Writing

User Group Group Size

  • Individual, Small Group

Copied To Clipboard Placement In Lesson

  • Explore/Learning Activity, Extend/Additional Learning Activity

Time Frame Time To Complete

  • Less Than 10 Minutes, 10 - 20 Minutes

Tag Intention Or Purpose

  • Active Engagement, Student Choice

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 6th - Undergraduate