Write a Substitute Lesson Plan in 60 Seconds
Free tools:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner
What You'll Get
A complete, step-by-step substitute plan that any sub — including one who doesn't know your subject — can follow without calling you.
The Prompt
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Write a detailed substitute lesson plan for my [grade] [subject] class. Topic: [current unit topic]. Class period: [X minutes]. Assume the sub is not a [subject] specialist. Include: warm-up, main activity with clear steps, and a closing task. [Add any class-specific logistics, e.g., "Students sit in pods of 4."]
Tips
Save a version of this prompt with your class logistics filled in so next time takes 30 seconds instead of a minute. Add your classroom-specific details (seating, materials location, dismissal routine) in a follow-up — the sub is the one who needs that, not the AI.