Prompting Tips, Ideas, and Examples

Generating a high-quality pack in Knoword involves a bit of planning to ensure it aligns with your goals, whether that’s reinforcing subject knowledge, introducing new vocabulary, or just creating a fun, themed word game. Here’s a guide to using various prompting techniques to craft unique packs that cater to a wide range of learning objectives.

Contents

• Determining pack length
• Specifying input and output languages
• Adjusting for reading comprehension level
• Incorporating specific items as clues
• Referencing specific subject matter
• More prompting techniques to try

Determining pack length

The number of words in a pack can be set in three main ways:

• Fixed length from topic: If the topic naturally limits the number of items (such as “Planets in the solar system”), Knoword will automatically generate the exact number of words based on that context. This takes priority over other settings.
• Specific length in the prompt: If you specify an exact number in the prompt, such as “Create a pack of exactly 15 famous artists,” Knoword will prioritize this number as long as it aligns with the topic.
• Pack size slider: For general topics without a clear limit, the pack size slider allows you to set a target number of words. This provides flexibility and works well for open-ended topics, tailoring pack length to your teaching or gameplay needs.

Precedence is given to the context of the prompt itself, followed by any specific number in the prompt, and finally the pack size slider.

Specifying input and output languages

Knoword allows you to tailor packs for language learning or multilingual play by setting the languages of the clues and answers:

• Single-language packs: Set both the clues and answers to the same language by specifying one language. For example, “Grade 4 science terms, in Estonian.”
• Bilingual packs: Set clues in one language and answers in another. This is useful for language practice, like “Provide clues in English, with answers in Spanish for common household items.”
• Multi-language mixes: To add variety, mix and match languages for each clue-answer pair by adding, “Use a mix of French and German for clues with English answers.”

Adjusting for reading comprehension level

To ensure the pack is accessible for your audience, you can specify a desired reading level. This is especially helpful for younger learners:

• Example phrasing: “Make clues accessible to Grade 6 readers,” or “Use vocabulary appropriate for high school students.”
• Level specifications: Use a range like “at a beginner, intermediate, or advanced reading level” if grade-specific terms aren’t relevant.

Incorporating specific items as clues

For an engaging twist, you can use familiar or themed items as clues while varying the answer focus:

• Famous titles and references: Try “Taylor Swift songs, using lyrics as clues,” or “Movies from the 80s, using famous quotes as hints.”
• Color-based clues: Use distinguishing traits, like “Ninja Turtles, where the clue is their bandana color,” or “U.S. states, with clues based on their flags’ colors.”

Referencing specific subject matter

Adding specific subject knowledge helps align packs with classroom learning or general trivia:

• Classic literature: Reference characters, places, or vocabulary, like “Characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” or “Vocabulary used in Holes by Louis Sachar.”
• Famous historical or geographical topics: Try topics like “Russian spacecraft,” or “Natural Wonders of the World.”
• Niche knowledge areas: Dive into fields like “Common chemistry terms in organic chemistry” or “Landmarks in New York City.”

More prompting techniques to try

Consider adding these ideas for extra pack variety:

• Focusing on parts of speech: Specify whether the answers should be verbs, adjectives, nouns, etc., for “Verbs associated with cooking” or “Adjectives to describe a hero.”
• Setting a time period or era: Create historical focus by specifying, “Terms commonly used in 19th-century literature” or “Slang words from the 90s.”
• Adding challenge levels: Request challenging clues by saying, “Make clues slightly cryptic,” or “Add clues with double meanings for advanced players.”

These prompting tips are just the beginning of creating unique, high-quality packs in Knoword. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for your goals and audience, and have fun seeing the wide variety of pack themes and styles you can generate!