# Homework Assignment > Creates homework and practice assignments with clear instructions, grading criteria, and learning connections. - Skill: `reaperinvest/homework-assignment` (Agent Skill) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add reaperinvest/homework-assignment` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/reaperinvest/homework-assignment/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: reaperinvest (https://skillmd.com/u/reaperinvest) - Updated: 2026-09-22 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/reaperinvest/homework-assignment --- # Homework Assignment ## When to Use This Skill Use this skill when you need to: - Create homework or practice assignments for a course or training program - Design exercises that reinforce specific lessons with hands-on application - Build assignments with clear grading rubrics and submission guidelines - Produce practice work that connects theory to real business outcomes **DO NOT** use this skill for quizzes, exams, or assessments meant to measure competency. This is for practice assignments that deepen learning through application. --- ## Core Principle HOMEWORK THAT DOES NOT PRODUCE SOMETHING THE LEARNER CAN USE IN THEIR BUSINESS IS BUSY WORK — EVERY ASSIGNMENT MUST END WITH A TANGIBLE DELIVERABLE THEY KEEP. --- ## Phase 1: Brief ### Required Inputs | Input | What to Ask | Default | |-------|------------|---------| | **Lesson topic** | "What lesson or module does this homework reinforce?" | No default — must be provided | | **Learning objective** | "What should the student be able to do after completing this?" | No default — must be provided | | **Time to complete** | "How long should this assignment take?" | 30-45 minutes | | **Submission format** | "How should students submit? (document, screenshot, link, video)" | Written document | | **Grading** | "Will this be graded, peer-reviewed, or self-checked?" | Self-checked with answer guide | **GATE: Confirm the brief before building the assignment.** --- ## Phase 2: Design ### Assignment Architecture Every homework assignment follows this structure: ``` 1. CONTEXT (why this matters) — 2-3 sentences connecting to the lesson 2. INSTRUCTIONS (what to do) — numbered steps, crystal clear 3. DELIVERABLE (what to submit) — exactly what the finished work looks like 4. RUBRIC (how it is evaluated) — criteria for good, better, best 5. STRETCH (optional challenge) — for students who want to go deeper ``` ### Deliverable Types Choose the format that best reinforces the skill: - **Written:** draft, plan, outline, analysis, template fill-in - **Build:** create a landing page, email sequence, spreadsheet, or system - **Analyze:** review a case study, audit an existing asset, critique a sample - **Practice:** role-play a scenario, record a pitch, conduct an interview **GATE: Present the assignment structure and deliverable type for approval.** --- ## Phase 3: Write ### Assignment Document ``` # Homework: [Assignment Title] **Module:** [Module name/number] **Time:** [Estimated completion time] **Due:** [Deadline if applicable] ## Why This Matters [2-3 sentences connecting this exercise to a real business outcome] ## Instructions 1. [Step 1 — specific and actionable] 2. [Step 2] 3. [Step 3] ... ## What to Submit [Exact description of the deliverable: format, length, what it should include] ## Grading Criteria | Criteria | Meets Standard | Exceeds Standard | |----------|---------------|-----------------| | [Criterion 1] | [What "good" looks like] | [What "great" looks like] | | [Criterion 2] | [Description] | [Description] | ## Stretch Challenge (Optional) [Advanced variation for students who finish early or want extra practice] ``` ### Instruction Writing Rules - Number every step - Start each step with a verb ("Write," "List," "Open," "Create") - Include specific quantities ("List 5 benefits" not "List some benefits") - Provide an example of what the finished work looks like - Specify what NOT to do if common mistakes exist --- ## Phase 4: Polish ### 1. Answer Key or Self-Check Guide If self-checked, provide: - A completed example showing what good work looks like - A checklist students can use to evaluate their own submission - Common mistakes to watch for ### 2. Instructor Notes (if graded) ``` ## Instructor Grading Notes **Common errors:** [What to watch for] **Time to grade per submission:** [Estimate] **Feedback template:** [Copy-paste feedback for common issues] ``` ### 3. Assignment Quality Check ``` - [ ] Instructions are specific enough that two students would produce similar deliverables - [ ] Assignment takes the estimated time (not 2x longer) - [ ] Deliverable is something the student can use in their business - [ ] Grading criteria are objective and measurable - [ ] Stretch challenge adds depth, not just more of the same work ``` --- ## Example 1: Email Marketing Module Homework ``` # Homework: Write a 3-Email Welcome Sequence ## Instructions 1. Open the welcome sequence template provided in Module 3 2. Write Email 1: Deliver the lead magnet + set expectations (150-200 words) 3. Write Email 2: Share a relevant personal story that builds trust (200-250 words) 4. Write Email 3: Present your core offer with a clear CTA (150-200 words) 5. Add subject lines for all three emails ## What to Submit A single document with all 3 emails, including subject lines. Total word count: 500-650. ``` ## Example 2: Pricing Strategy Module Homework ``` # Homework: Price Your Core Offer ## Instructions 1. List your top 3 costs to deliver the service (use the cost worksheet from Module 5) 2. Research 3 competitors' pricing using the provided comparison template 3. Calculate your price using the value-based formula from the lesson 4. Write a 2-sentence justification for your price ``` --- ## Anti-Patterns - **Vague instructions** — "Write something about your brand" produces garbage. Specify topic, length, format, and audience. - **No real-world connection** — exercises that feel academic get skipped. Tie every assignment to the student's actual business. - **Assignments longer than the lesson** — homework should reinforce, not double the time commitment. - **No example of done** — students need to see what good looks like before they start. - **Grading without rubric** — subjective feedback feels arbitrary. Provide clear criteria. - **All writing, no variety** — mix formats. Some assignments should be building, analyzing, or practicing. --- ## Recovery - **User cannot articulate the learning objective:** Ask "After this lesson, what should the student be able to do that they could not do before?" The answer IS the assignment. - **Assignment scope too large:** Break it into two smaller assignments or remove the stretch challenge and simplify the core task. - **User wants ungraded homework:** Provide a self-check rubric and a completed example. Accountability comes from seeing the gap between their work and the example. - **Students consistently fail the assignment:** The lesson likely has a gap, not the homework. Review prerequisites.