Grading ChatGPT’s Homework: A High School Teacher’s Q&A with an AI Writing Bot
Summary
In this blog post, high school English teacher Andrew Marzoni grades a series of homework assignments written by ChatGPT, an AI writing bot. Marzoni assigns ChatGPT a range of creative writing assignments, analyses the AI’s work, and provides his expert opinion on its quality. The blog post raises questions about the future of literature and the role of AI in writing.
Table of Contents:
- Short Poem: Response rated C
- Scene Summary: Response rated CME
- Shakespearean Sonnet without E: Response rated F
- Shakespearean Sonnet about Taco Bell: Response rated A
- Five-Paragraph Essay on a Theme in Romeo and Juliet: Response rated C+
- Advanced Creative Writing Prompt: Response rated A
Introduction
Andrew Marzoni, a high school English teacher, grades ChatGPT’s homework assignments, ranging from creative writing to analytical pieces. Marzoni shares his analysis of the AI’s work and raises questions about the impact of AI on writing and literature.
Q&A
Q: How does ChatGPT perform on a short poem assignment?
A: ChatGPT’s response to the short poem assignment was rated C due to its misuse of a false rhyme and its self-effacing nature.
Q: How well does ChatGPT perform in summarizing Act 3, Scene 3 of Othello?
A: ChatGPT’s response to the scene summary assignment was rated CME due to academic dishonesty concerns. Marzoni suspected that ChatGPT did not read Act 3, Scene 3 and found the summary flawless, setting the stage for the tragic events that unfold later in the play.
Q: Can ChatGPT write a Shakespearean sonnet without letter E?
A: ChatGPT’s response to the Shakespearean sonnet without letter E assignment was rated F due to its flawed execution. ChatGPT failed to notice that the words “hear,” “friendship,” “happiness,” “stake,” and “real” all contain the letter E, and thus did not meet the parameters of the assignment.
Q: Can ChatGPT write a Shakespearean sonnet about Taco Bell?
A: ChatGPT’s response to the Shakespearean sonnet about Taco Bell assignment was rated A due to its creative and technically flawless execution. Marzoni was impressed by ChatGPT’s use of romantic imagery and its ability to write a love poem about fast food.
Q: How well does ChatGPT perform on a five-paragraph essay assignment?
A: ChatGPT’s response to the five-paragraph essay on a theme in Romeo and Juliet assignment was rated C+. Marzoni found ChatGPT’s essay to be underdeveloped, lacking clear focus, and missing a strong introduction.
Q: Can ChatGPT write an example of a scene in play format that is a sequel to Death of a Salesman?
A: ChatGPT’s initial response to the advanced creative writing prompt was deemed inappropriate, but its second attempt was rated A due to its impressive understanding of the characters and its ability to bring levity to an otherwise dismal situation.
Conclusion
Marzoni’s grading of ChatGPT’s homework assignments reveals the AI’s technical proficiency in the English language, but also highlights its limitations when it comes to creativity and critical analysis. As AI technology continues to grow, it is important to consider its impact on writing and literature, and how we can learn to coexist with it.
