Lesson Plan
Think Before AI Lesson Plan
By the end of this two-session lesson, students will identify appropriate AI uses, evaluate AI-generated content credibility, and apply ethical guidelines in their own writing and research.
This lesson equips High School English students with critical thinking and digital citizenship skills to navigate AI tools responsibly and ethically in academic and everyday contexts.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials & Setup
20 min
Step 1
Session 1 Warm-Up
5 min
Step 2
Session 1 Mini-Lecture & Discussion
10 min
Step 3
Session 1 Guided Activity
8 min
Step 4
Session 1 Wrap-Up & Reflection
7 min
Step 5
Session 2 Warm-Up Quiz Game
5 min
Step 6
Session 2 Mini-Lecture on AI Ethics
10 min
Step 7
Session 2 Worksheet Activity
7 min
Step 8
Session 2 Group Discussion & Debrief
5 min
Step 9
Session 2 Final Reflection
3 min
Slide Deck
Think Before AI: Session 1 Overview
Warm-Up: Your AI Experiences
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
AI in Writing & Research
Responsible vs. Irresponsible AI Use
Discussion Prompts
Exit Ticket
Slide Deck
Think Before AI: Session 2 Overview
What Is AI Ethics?
Bias in AI
Plagiarism & Attribution
Discussion Prompts
Worksheet
Activity
Game
Discussion
