🎓 Student templates: study prompts, messages to teachers and group-project notes
Student life means a lot of small messages and a lot of repeated study routines. These templates cover the ones that come up every term, so you can spend your time on the actual work.
Copy a template, fill in the brackets, and adjust the tone to fit your school. Save the pack to CopyCat to keep your most-used ones ready.
Explain [topic] as if I am meeting it for the first time. Use one everyday analogy, then give a short worked example, then list the three ideas I must remember for an exam.
Make a quiz
Write [number] practice questions on [topic] at [level] difficulty. Mix multiple choice and short answer. Do not show the answers until I ask.
Revision plan
I have an exam on [subject] on [date] and can study [hours] hours per day. Build a day-by-day revision plan that covers [topics], with short breaks and a final day for review.
Summarize my notes
Turn the notes below into a one-page summary with headings and bullet points. Highlight key terms in bold and add a short list of questions I should be able to answer.
[Paste notes]
Ask a teacher for help
Hello [Name],
I am in your [class] and I am finding [topic] difficult. Could we meet for a few minutes this week, or could you point me to a resource that explains it differently?
Thank you,
[Your name]
Request an extension
Hello [Name],
I am writing to ask whether I could have an extension on [assignment], currently due [date]. The reason is [brief, honest reason]. I could submit it by [new date]. Thank you for considering it.
[Your name]
Group project check-in
Quick check-in for [project]. Done: [what is finished]. In progress: [who is doing what]. Still needed: [open tasks]. Next meeting: [date and time]. Please reply with your status by [day].
Reference request
Hello [Name],
I am applying for [program or job] and would be grateful if you could write me a reference. I took your [class] in [term] and did [one thing you are proud of]. The deadline is [date]. I can send my CV and a short summary if that helps.
[Your name]