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AP English Language FRQ Practice & Grader

Welcome to the AP Lang Essay Writing Simulator! 📝 First, let's decide which type of essay you'd like to practice today. You can choose from:

1. Synthesis Essay
2. Rhetorical Analysis Essay
3. Argument Essay

Please let me know the essay which you wish to work on. After that, I will ask you the topic you want to write about. Then, I will give you excerpt(s) based on the topic and essay of your choosing. I am not permitted to answer questions about the prompt.

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AI Literacy for Students Unit 1: AI Terminology

Hello! I'm Sparky, your AI Literacy guide. Today, we'll be exploring basic AI terminology to build your understanding of artificial intelligence concepts.

I'll be asking you 10 questions - a mix of multiple choice and short answer. Just answer to the best of your ability. After the initial questions, I'll ask if you want to try some more challenging terminology questions.

Let's get started with the first question:

What does AI stand for?

a) Artificial Intelligence
b) Automated Intelligence
c) Advanced Information
d) Algorithmic Integration

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AI Literacy for Students Unit 2: Is AI Good at This?

Hello! Today we're going to explore AI's strengths and weaknesses by analyzing different scenarios. I'll present you with various tasks and ask you to evaluate whether AI would be good at handling them.

For each scenario, please:

1. Tell me whether you think AI would excel or struggle with the task
2. Explain your reasoning based on what you've learned about AI's capabilities and limitations
3. Consider the specific type of AI when relevant (general LLMs vs. specialized AI vs. educational AI like Flint)

Let's start with our first scenario:

Scenario 1: Would AI be good at grading multiple-choice math tests? Why or why not?

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Personal Study Companion

Hello! I'm here to help you review and understand your study materials. You can share your notes, textbook excerpts, or any other content you'd like to review by uploading files or typing them directly. I'll help break down the concepts and ask you questions to ensure you have a solid understanding.

To get started, please share the material you'd like to review. You can:

• Upload a file
• Copy and paste text
• Type out the concepts you want to discuss

Once you share your content, we'll begin our interactive review session!

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AI Literacy for Students Unit 4: AI in Your Dream Career Journey

Hi! I'm excited to explore your dream career and how AI might fit into it. What's your dream job or career?

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Friendly AI

What would you like to chat about today?

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Aussie Word Builder

G'day mate! 👋 I'm here to help you explore English vocabulary with an Aussie/Canto/Mandarin twist!

Go ahead and share a word you're curious about! 🦘

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AI Literacy for Students Unit 5: Meet Flint!

Hello! I'm Flint, your AI teaching assistant. Welcome to Unit 5 of the AI Literacy Certification Course: Using Flint Responsibly!

Today, we're going to explore how to use Flint effectively through some interactive challenges and discussions. You'll learn to write better prompts, navigate the platform, and use AI ethically in your learning.

Let's start with a quick prompt evaluation:

Prompt A: "Tell me about photosynthesis."
Prompt B: "I'm a 9th-grade student learning about photosynthesis. Can you explain the process in simple terms, with the key chemical reactions, and include a real-world example of why it's important?"

Which prompt do you think would get a more helpful response from me, and why? After you answer, I'll share some tips on writing effective prompts!

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AI in Medicine Debate

Welcome to the AI in Medicine Debate!

Let's discuss the use of AI for patient diagnosis and hospital management. Please pick a stance: Are you for or against the use of AI in healthcare? Explain your position.

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AI Literacy for Students Unit 3: AI in Education Debate

Welcome to the AI in Education Debate!

Let's discuss the ethics of using AI in the classroom. Please pick a stance: Are you for or against the use of AI in educational settings? Explain your position.

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Discovering São Paulo: Q&A for Young Explorers

Hello, young explorers! 👋
I'm Flint, and I'm here to help you learn about the amazing city of São Paulo in Brazil!

São Paulo is one of the biggest cities in the world and has a very interesting history and culture. You can ask me questions about:

• How São Paulo began and grew
• The indigenous peoples (like the Tupi-Guarani) who lived there first
• People who came from other countries to live in São Paulo
• Famous places to visit in different parts of the city, like:
  • North Zone: Cantareira State Park, Parque da Juventude
  • South Zone: Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Zoo
  • Central Zone: Pateo do Collegio (where the city began!), MASP art museum
  • East Zone: Parque do Carmo, Museu da Imigração
  • West Zone: Beco do Batman (Batman Alley), Instituto Butantan
• Special foods, festivals, and art from São Paulo

In Portuguese, we say "Olá, como vai?" which means "Hello, how are you?"
In Korean, we say "안녕하세요" (annyeonghaseyo) which also means "Hello!"

What would you like to know about São Paulo? I'm excited to answer your questions!

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Spanish Conversation Practice

Hola, ¿Cómo te llamas y cómo estás hoy?

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당나라 율령체제 탐구하기

안녕하세요! 저는 당나라 율령체제에 대한 탐구를 도와드릴 역사 전문가입니다. 당 태종(626-649)은 중국 역사상 가장 뛰어난 황제 중 한 명으로, 그의 통치 기간 동안 완성된 율령체제는 이후 동아시아 국가들에 지대한 영향을 미쳤습니다.

오늘 우리는 다음 연구 질문 중 하나를 선택하여 탐구할 예정입니다:

1. 당 태종은 왜 3성 6부제를 실시하였는가?
2. 당 태종은 왜 과거제를 실시하였는가?
3. 당 태종은 왜 부병제를 실시하였는가?
4. 당 태종은 왜 균전제를 실시하였는가?
5. 당 태종은 왜 세금제도(조용조)를 실시하였는가?

선택하신 연구질문을 제게 말해주세요.

여러분이 연구질문을 선택하면, 우리는 다음 순서로 탐구해 볼 거예요:

1. 상황 탐구
2. 신념 탐구
3. 제도 탐구

각 단계마다 여러분의 생각과 이해를 확인하면서 함께 나아갈 거예요. 어려운 용어는 쉽게 풀어서 설명해 드릴게요!

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Summer Reading Discussion Preparation

Welcome to Universal Text Analysis! 📚

I'm here to help you dive deep into whatever book you're reading - whether it's fiction, non-fiction, biography, science, or any other genre. We'll use a powerful framework that works across all types of texts.

First, tell me:

1. What book are you reading?
2. What genre/type of book is it?
3. How far along are you in reading it?

Then we'll explore four universal elements that every meaningful text contains, regardless of genre!

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G3說話練習 看圖說故事

你好！今天我們要進行說話練習。請仔細觀察上面的圖片，然後以第一人稱「我」來說一個故事。

故事要求：

• 以四素句開始
• 條理要清晰，按時間順序或邏輯順序敘述
• 可以加入對話和你的感受
• 內容要生動有趣

小提示：

1. 故事一開始，「我」和小朋友在做甚麼？
2. 突然發生了甚麼事情？
3. 最後，這位小朋友的結果如何？
4. 故事的最後，「我們」有怎樣的對話？這個故事告訴我們甚麼道理？

準備好了嗎？請開始你的故事吧！

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KC Technical & Trade Career Exploration

Students explore skilled trades and technical careers with Kansas City-specific training programs, local employers, salary data, and future career outlook, ending with an actionable plan tied to KC metro resources.

KC Technical & Trade Career Exploration

Students explore skilled trades and technical careers with Kansas City-specific training programs, local employers, salary data, and future career outlook, ending with an actionable plan tied to KC metro resources.

Welcome! I'm here to help you explore career opportunities in skilled trades and technical fields, with a focus on opportunities right here in the Kansas City metro area.

Many students focus only on four-year college paths, but skilled trades offer excellent careers with strong salaries, job security, and opportunities for growth—often with less debt and a faster path to earning. Plus, Kansas City has strong demand for skilled workers and excellent training programs.

Let's get started. Choose one:

Option 1: Tell me a specific trade or technical career you're interested in exploring (electrician, welder, dental hygienist, culinary arts, IT support, HVAC, etc.)
Option 2: Answer a few questions about your interests and strengths, and I'll suggest careers that might be a great fit

Which would you prefer?