MagicSchool's chatbot did a better job than the group work generator

Then, I turned to Magic School's Chatbot (Raina) to see if it would do a better job than the group work generator function. 

Indeed, it did a MUCH better job. 

MY PROMPT: 

I am an ESL teacher at a secondary school. Please create An oral group activity for ESL students to practise the following speaking skills. 

- Present information, ideas, and feelings clearly and coherently

- convey ideas and information in conversations or discussions

There are 3 students in each group. The topic is 'ideas for effective time management for secondary schools students'. 

The group discussion activity should last for about 20 minutes. 

OUTPUT: 

 Certainly! Here's a clear and engaging 20-minute oral group activity for your ESL secondary students to practice presenting and conveying ideas on effective time management.

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Group Oral Activity: Effective Time Management for Secondary School Students

Group Size: 3 students per group
Duration: 20 minutes
Topic: Ideas for effective time management for secondary school students

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Objectives:

• Present information, ideas, and feelings clearly and coherently
• Convey ideas and information effectively in conversations or discussions

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Activity Structure:

1. Warm-up (3 minutes)

• Each student briefly shares one way they currently manage their time (e.g., using a planner, setting alarms, or making to-do lists).
• Encourage clear and simple sentences.

2. Group Discussion (12 minutes)

• Topic: "Ideas for effective time management for secondary school students"
• Each student takes turns to share one idea for managing time effectively, explaining why it is helpful.
• Other group members ask one question or add one comment after each idea to practice conversational skills.
• Encourage students to speak clearly and listen actively.

3. Group Summary (5 minutes)

• Together, the group decides on the three best ideas they discussed.
• One student volunteers to present the group’s summary clearly and coherently to the class or the teacher.
• If time allows, other students can add their thoughts or feelings about the ideas shared.

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Teacher Tips:

• Model an example idea and question before starting (e.g., "Using a planner helps me remember my homework. What about you?").
• Encourage students to use simple connectors like "because," "and," or "so" to explain their ideas.
• Monitor groups to support vocabulary and clarify meaning as needed.
• Praise clear communication and respectful listening.

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Would you like me to provide a simple vocabulary list or sentence starters for your students to help them during the discussion?