Worksheets (printable templates and practice)

These worksheets are designed for practice. You can copy them into a notebook, print them, or use them as templates in ChatGPT or Gemini.

Worksheet 1: The Prompt Sandwich (fill in the blanks)

Fill this out, then paste it into ChatGPT or Gemini.

JOB: I want you to ____________.
DETAILS: This is for ____________. Important details are: ____________.
AVOID: Please avoid ____________.
FORMAT: Write it as ____________.
TONE: Make it sound ____________.

Worksheet 2: Redaction checklist (privacy)

• Remove names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses.
• Remove account numbers, reference numbers, customer numbers.
• Remove ID numbers (licence, passport, Medicare).
• Remove one-time codes and passwords.
• Crop screenshots to hide personal details at the top of the screen.
• If in doubt: remove more.

Worksheet 3: The 3-check method (for important answers)

1. Check logic: does it make sense?
2. Check source: confirm key facts on an official website or document.
3. Check wording: read it out loud before you send it.

Worksheet 4: Phone call script builder

Use this to prepare for a call to a business or service.

I am calling: [ORGANISATION]
My goal is: [WHAT YOU WANT]
Key details (no private numbers): [DETAILS]
Questions I will ask:
- [QUESTION 1]
- [QUESTION 2]
- [QUESTION 3]
Please write a short, calm script I can read, and tell me what notes to write down during the call.

Worksheet 5: Email polish checklist

• Is it clear what you want?
• Is it polite and calm?
• Is it short enough to be read easily?
• Did you remove unnecessary personal details?
• Did you include your preferred contact method (if appropriate)?

Worksheet 6: Practice lab (30 mini tasks)

Do one per day. Small practice beats big stress.

1. Draft a thank you text.
2. Rewrite a text to be shorter.
3. Write a polite follow-up email.
4. Turn a paragraph into dot points.
5. Ask for a checklist for a GP appointment.
6. Ask for a packing list.
7. Ask for 3 dinner ideas from ingredients you have.
8. Ask for a scam check on a redacted message.
9. Ask for a phone call script to negotiate a bill.
10. Ask for a simple explanation of a finance term.
11. Ask for a plan to organise your email.
12. Ask for a daily habit tracker template.
13. Ask for a travel day plan with rest breaks.
14. Ask for a beginner hobby list.
15. Ask for a short speech or toast (light and warm).
16. Ask for interview questions for a family history chat.
17. Ask for a respectful condolence message.
18. Ask for a simple weekly budget template.
19. Ask the AI to ask you clarifying questions before answering.
20. Ask for 3 versions of the same message (friendly/neutral/formal).
21. Ask for a table comparing two options you are considering.
22. Ask for a checklist for preparing for visitors.
23. Ask for a plan to declutter a cupboard (small steps).
24. Ask for a 'step 1 only' plan to learn a new skill.
25. Ask for a gentle exercise plan (general info only).
26. Ask for help writing a letter to a friend you have not spoken to in a while.
27. Ask for a summary of a redacted letter and questions to ask.
28. Ask for help turning notes into a short story.
29. Ask for tips to avoid fake apps and scam websites.
30. Ask for a troubleshooting checklist for Wi-Fi.

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