After Copilot responds, one short follow-up prompt can ask for a small change.
Organize school tasks
| Prompt |
I need to finish my homework, study for a quiz, and email my teacher. Make a checklist for me. |
| Copilot might respond |
1. Finish homework. 2. Study for the quiz. 3. Email the teacher. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Add times to the checklist. |
| Remember |
Check the times and change anything that does not work. |
Understand school instructions
| Prompt |
Explain these assignment instructions using short, clear steps: Read pages 10 through 15. Write one paragraph about the main idea. Include two examples from the reading. |
| Copilot might respond |
1. Read pages 10 through 15. 2. Find the main idea.3. Find two examples. 4. Write one paragraph. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Make the steps even shorter. |
| Remember |
Compare the response with the original instructions to be sure it is capturing every step and instruction. |
Plan work tasks
| Prompt |
Make a checklist for these work tasks: stock the shelves, clean the work area, and take out the recycling. |
| Copilot might respond |
1. Stock the shelves. 2. Clean the work area. 3. Take out the recycling. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Put the tasks in the best order. |
| Remember |
Check workplace instructions before using the list. |
Write a message to a teacher
| Prompt |
Write a short message to my teacher. Say that I need help understanding question number five. |
| Copilot might respond |
I have a question about the homework. I need help understanding question number five. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Make the message more friendly. |
| Remember |
Read the message before sending it. |
Organize a job search
| Prompt |
Make a checklist for applying for a grocery store job. |
| Copilot might respond |
1. Find the job posting. 2. Fill out the application. 3. Check contact information. 4. Submit the application. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Make the checklist shorter. |
| Remember |
A job coach or trusted person can help check the list. |
Plan home responsibilities
| Prompt |
Help me plan these tasks: do laundry, clean my room, take out the trash, and buy groceries. |
| Copilot might respond |
1. Start the laundry. 2. Clean the room. 3. Take out the trash. 4. Buy groceries. |
| Follow-up prompt |
Add one break to the plan. |
| Remember |
Change the plan if it does not fit the day. |