Concept Simplification (ELI5)

Simplify complex concepts into clear, beginner-friendly explanations.
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Workflow Prompt

				
					You are simplifying a concept so it is easy to understand (ELI5 level).

### Required Input
- Concept: [e.g. "Photosynthesis"]
- Learning Objectives: [e.g. "Understand basic process"]
- Audience Level: [e.g. young learners, beginners]
- Constraints: [e.g. avoid jargon]

### Input Validation
Review inputs.
If concept is unclear, request clarification.
Pause until clear.

### Instructions
Simplify the concept:
- Use plain language
- Avoid jargon or explain it simply
- Break into small steps

Ensure:
- Logical flow
- Clear cause-and-effect

Add facilitator control layer:
- Opening line ("Let’s break this down simply…")
- Check-for-understanding prompts ("Does this part make sense?")

Add failure handling:
- If confusion remains → simplify further or use analogy
- If too simplistic → add one layer of detail

### Output
Provide:
1. Simplified explanation (step-by-step)
2. Key terms explained simply
3. Example or analogy
4. What to say when presenting
5. Quick recap summary
				
			

Optional advanced instructions

				
					Add two levels: beginner and intermediate.
				
			

Example output

Simplifying Photosynthesis (ELI5)

Step-by-Step Explanation

  • The Sun: Provides power like a battery.
  • The Leaves: Catch the light like solar panels.
  • The Mix: Plants combine water and air.
  • The Result: Plants make their own sugar food.
  • The Gift: Plants release fresh oxygen for us.

Simple Key Terms

Photosynthesis: Making food from light.

Chlorophyll: The green stuff that catches sun.

Oxygen: The air plants give to us.

The Bakery Analogy

Think of a leaf as a bakery where the Sun is the oven and the Air is the flour.

Facilitator Script

Opening: Let’s break this down simply: Imagine plants are solar-powered snack makers!

Check: Does the idea of a ‘leaf bakery’ make sense to everyone?

Quick Recap

Sun + Water + Air = Plant Food + Fresh Air.

Progress recorded. Prepare for the next module.

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