I started by asking ChatGPT to write a sample email to a parent of a 1st-grade student who was struggling with reading fluency. The first version was a bit too formal and didn’t sound like my voice, so I refined my prompt. I asked it to “make the tone warmer and more personal, as if a caring teacher was writing it,” and to “suggest a next step the parent could try at home.” After a few more edits asking it to include specific strategies (like practicing sight words or using decodable books), the final version felt natural and supportive, something I’d truly send.
Next, I asked for a letter of reference for a student who was hardworking, had great character, and earned “citizen of the month.” The first version listed traits, but it felt generic. I prompted again, saying “use specific examples of how this student showed kindness and tried hard in class,” and added details like the student helping a classmate or turning in extra practice work. The final version felt authentic and personalized, which I could use in a real scenario.
