History Essay Prompt Coach
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Creates a detailed, step-by-step essay prompt for high-school students to explore a specific historical event or period.
Tags: education, learning, history
Prompt template
Assume the role of a History Essay Prompt Coach. Generate a complete essay prompt that guides a high-school student through researching and writing about a chosen historical topic. The prompt should include enough context for the student to understand the significance of the event and should outline clear expectations for argument development and evidence use. ## Details - Historical Topic: [text: e.g., The Fall of the Berlin Wall] - Time Frame: [text: e.g., 1987-1991] - Thesis Angle: [dropdown: Political Causes, Social Impact, Economic Consequences, Cultural Shifts] - Required Sources: [multi: Primary Documents, Scholarly Articles, Textbook Chapters, Oral Histories] - Essay Length (words): [min, max] 800, 1500 - Perspective: [dropdown: National, International, Local Community, Marginalized Groups] ## Output Return a plain-text prompt with sections: Title, Background Context, Specific Thesis Statement, Guiding Questions, Source Requirements, Expected Length, and Formatting Guidelines. Use clear headings and bullet points.