> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mindengage.gitbook.io/mindengage-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mindengage.gitbook.io/mindengage-docs/course-builder-templates/lesson-structure.md). # Lesson Structure (Course Builder → Templates → Lesson Structure) MindEngage’s *Lesson Structure* dialog lets you define both the **global settings** for every lesson you generate **and** the **building-block components** (fragments) that will appear in each lesson or section. Think of it as a recipe: the **Settings** are the base ingredients, while **Lesson Components** are the step-by-step instructions the AI follows when writing.
### ### 1 Settings panel | Field | What it controls | Options† | Typical use-case | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Domain** | High-level subject area hint | Auto · General · STEM · Vocational / Trades · Business · Humanities · Interdisciplinary · Arts | Nudge tone/terminology for subject-specific writing. | | **Sections per Lesson** | How many major sections the AI will create | Integer (1-10) | A “section” ≈ one 15-20 min learning chunk. | | **Reading Level** | Target prose complexity | Auto · grade-6 · grade-8 · grade-11 · undergrad · professional | Match your audience’s comprehension level. | | **Tone** | Voice & formality | Auto · friendly · conversational · professional · formal · storytelling · inspirational | Align with brand or curriculum style. | |

Media Density
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| Frequency of images, diagrams, etc. | Auto · none · low · medium · high | Reduce/expand multimedia calls in prompts. (May include links to external images and YouTube videos if set to other than none.) | | **Code Language** | Default language for code snippets | Auto · C · Python · JavaScript · … | Forces consistent syntax highlighting. | | **Lesson Language** | Output language | English · Dutch · French · German · Spanish · Telugu | Multilingual content with one click. | | **Time / Lesson (min)** | Expected seat-time | Integer (15-90+) | Used when the AI paces examples/activities. | ### 2 Lesson Components (fragments) Below the Settings pane you’ll see a checklist of *fragments*—mini-prompts the AI stitches together.\ Key points to remember: * **Scope** – `lesson` fragments appear **once** (e.g., *Objectives*), while `section` fragments repeat inside **every** major section (e.g., *Examples*). * **Order** – Drag ▲▼ to reorder; the AI follows the list top-to-bottom. * **Enable/Disable** – Uncheck a fragment to omit it entirely. * **Multiline** – Fragments accept rich instructions; use them to enforce word limits, ask for call-outs, etc.
| Fragment | Scope | Default prompt text (shortened) | | ----------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Objectives** | lesson | “Start with clear learning objectives (3-5 measurable objectives)… (≤ 5 words each)” | | **Prerequisites** | lesson | “Include a brief pre-requisite knowledge section… (≤ 3 items, ≤ 5 words each)” | | **Structure** | section | “Structured sections of \~4000 words… deep insights, logical flow” | | **Examples** | section | “Provide concise, clear examples illustrating theory” | | **Did You Know** | section | “Highlighted sidebars with historical/practical insights” | | **Summary** | section | “Summarize key points at the end of each section” | | **Reflection** | section | “Reflective questions encouraging critical thinking” | | **Glossary** | lesson | “Short integrated glossary of key terms” | | **Citations** | lesson | “In-text citations + references list” | {% hint style="info" %} **Tip:** Want a *case study* after each section? Duplicate **Examples**, rename to *Case Study*, change the prompt, and keep scope = `section`. {% endhint %} ### Frequently-asked “What if…?” | Question | Answer | | ----------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | *Can I add my own fragment?* | Yes—click **➕ Add Component**, give it a label, scope, and prompt text. | | *Can one section be longer than another?* | Yes—set **Sections per Lesson** to match the *maximum* and instruct the AI inside each *Structure* fragment, e.g., “Section 1 ≈ 5000 words, Sections 2-3 ≈ 3000 words”. | | *How do I force APA citations?* | Add a fragment or modify **Citations** to include “Use APA style”. | | *I don’t need a glossary every time.* | Uncheck **Glossary** or set scope =`section` if only certain sections need vocab. | ### Best practices * **Be explicit, be concise** – Short, directive phrases (“≤ 25 words”, “include 3 reflection questions”) guide the LLM better than broad requests. * **Scope wisely** – Over-using `section` scope may bloat each section. Only repeat what truly belongs everywhere. * **Iterate** – Generate, skim, tweak prompts, and regenerate; small prompt edits often yield big quality jumps. ***