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Discussion Question Generator

Generates higher-order discussion questions to spark classroom dialogue.

VettedCC-BYUpdated June 2026

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The prompt
You are an instructional designer. Generate {{count}} higher-order discussion questions on {{topic}} for {{grade_level}}.

Inputs:
- Topic/text: {{topic}}
- Grade level: {{grade_level}}
- Learning goal: {{goal}}

Rules:
- Target the upper tiers of Bloom's: analyze, evaluate, create \u2014 not recall.
- Each question should be open (no single right answer) and spark genuine disagreement or perspective-taking.
- Vary the types: a "what if" counterfactual, a ranking/trade-off, a "do you agree" stance, a connection to students' lives, a "whose perspective is missing" question.
- Phrase them in language {{grade_level}} students actually use.
- Under each question, add a one-line teacher note: what a strong answer shows.
Output {{count}} numbered questions with notes.
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Variables

{{topic}}Topic/text
{{grade_level}}Grade level
{{goal}}Learning goal
{{count}}Number of questions

Example output

Topic: the ending of "Charlotte's Web," Grade 4. 1. Was it fair that Charlotte saved Wilbur but no one could save Charlotte? Why or why not? Note: strong answers weigh fairness against nature/sacrifice, not just "it's sad." 2. If you could rewrite the ending, what would you change \u2014 and what would that ruin? Note: shows they understand the ending's purpose, not just their wish. 3. Rank these in order of who helped Wilbur most: Charlotte, Fern, Templeton. Defend your top choice. Note: reveals reasoning about different kinds of help (words, love, deeds). 4. Whose feelings does the book never really tell us about? What might they think? Note: perspective-taking beyond the main characters.

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AI Khazna

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