Summarise a Unit in Dot Points

Create crisp summaries for students who need content simplified.

Teaching context:
Perfect at the end of a topic or term, especially for students who need revision materials that are bite-sized and easy to remember.

Basic AI Prompt:
Summarise the key ideas from this unit.

Enhanced AI Prompt:
Summarise the main concepts from a Year 10 history unit on the Cold War in dot points. Keep each idea under 15 words and group them by theme.

Spice it up:
Ask for a printable handout or a version that includes key vocab with definitions.

Lesson implementation:
Use this prompt to support student revision or as a take-home summary before exams. Share the AI-generated summary and ask students to highlight or annotate with examples. Use it for guided note-taking or to differentiate support for students with additional needs. You can pair this with mind mapping activities or self-assessment checklists. It’s especially useful in multi-topic subjects like Science or History.

For extension, ask students to turn the dot points into a mini presentation or quiz. Great for exam prep, summary booklets or literacy-based learning plans. Use Google Docs or Jamboard for collaborative annotation.

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