Find another way in
Suggest a different opening question that connects this learning goal to something learners already know.
For your next IB teaching task
Good questions.
Deeper thinking.
Give your next inquiry a clear purpose. Ask for the teaching task you need. PLAI™ uses its available IB context to shape the response.
A discussion worth opening
"What makes that claim convincing?"
Notice
What does the source say?
Question
What does it leave unclear?
Then ask: What would change your interpretation?
Suggested inquiry sequence, not PLAI™ output.
Start with your programme
Same curiosity.
Different starting points.
Explore what PLAI™ knows about your programme, then ask a straightforward teaching question.
Choose a programme to update this introductory prompt. The inquiry activity below is shared across programmes; adapt it to your class.
Explore PYP inquiry starters →Primary Years Programme
Explore what PLAI™ knows about PYP.
Add your unit of inquiry, year group and learning goal. Ask PLAI™ to identify what it can support and where you should supply more context.
How can you support my PYP teaching?
From inquiry to activity
A shared inquiry activity
A purposeful discussion
What can the evidence actually tell us?
Bring two accounts you are permitted to share. Invite learners to compare the claims and recognise what remains uncertain.
Open the discussion prompt ↗
Help me plan a discussion comparing these two accounts.
Copy first, then sign up and paste into PLAI™. Opens in a new tab; the prompt is not transferred automatically.
Discussion planner
Structure the conversation
01 · What is being claimed? Identify the idea before evaluating it.
02 · What supports it? Point to evidence in the supplied source.
03 · What is still uncertain? Keep questions open where evidence is missing.
Teaching guide, not a programme assessment rubric.
A worksheet with thinking space
Compare the sources.
Don't fill in the thinking.
Give learners room to identify claims, supporting details and unanswered questions. Add vocabulary support without supplying their conclusion.
Open the worksheet prompt ↗
Create a source-comparison worksheet using these two accounts.
Copy first, then sign up and paste into PLAI™. Opens in a new tab; the prompt is not transferred automatically.
Suggested worksheet layout
Two accounts. Your interpretation.
| Look for | Source A | Source B |
|---|---|---|
| Claim | What is said? | What is said? |
| Evidence | What supports it? | What supports it? |
| Uncertainty | What is missing? | What is missing? |
Editorial layout. No fabricated source material or product output.
See what PLAI™ produces.
Start with a topic, year group and learning goal. Ask for questions, support and an answer key. Check accuracy and curriculum fit before classroom use.
Generation time shortened.
Make comparison visible
The source says…
I interpret this as…
A simple two-column organiser helps learners keep observation and interpretation distinct.
Open the visual brief ↗
Create a visual organiser for comparing these two sources.
Copy first, then sign up and paste into PLAI™. Opens in a new tab; the prompt is not transferred automatically.
Keep the distinction clear
Source versus Interpretation
Source material
A quotation or detail from an account you provide.
Interpretation
What the learner thinks it means, and why.
What other interpretation could the same evidence support?
Teaching organiser, not generated imagery.
Keep the conversation going
A useful draft.
A better fit.
Tell PLAI™ what you want to change. Try one of these follow-ups with your draft, then check the result for your class.
Adjust the support
Add an optional vocabulary box and a sentence starter. Keep the main reasoning task and final independent question.
Go one step further
Add a follow-up question that asks learners to explain their reasoning in a new situation.
Check the content, answers and fit with your learning goal before classroom use.
Before you start with IB.
Does choosing PYP, MYP or DP set up my account?
No. The choice only changes the prompt guidance here. Include your programme and class context when speaking to PLAI™.
Can I treat these as official IB materials?
No. This is independent teaching guidance, not IB endorsement or a substitute for authorised programme documentation.
Can PLAI™ supply assessment criteria, and are these tasks officially endorsed?
No. These are independent teaching prompts. Provide any assessment guidance you are authorised to use, verify drafts against current official materials, and check tasks against your school requirements before classroom use.
Bring the question
your learners will explore next.
A simple request. A response shaped by context. Your judgement stays at the centre.
Start with PLAI™ ↗