GenAI Tools
AI-supported preparation for Literature Circles, Mock Trials, and Debate
StudioCLA GenAI tools help language learners prepare for role-based speaking activities built around stories. Rather than completing speaking tasks for learners, the tools support preparation for what learners may say and how others may respond.
The tools can be used with stories from the StudioCLA Stories Library or adapted to other suitable classroom narratives.
💬 Pachi 2.0 — Literature Circle Coach
Pachi helps learners prepare for role-based Literature Circles.
Learners select a role—such as Character Profiler, Word Master, Summarizer, Passage Person, or Experience Connector—and Pachi guides them in rereading the story, developing ideas, and preparing to contribute to their Literature Circle.
👉 Open Pachi 2.0 Literature Circle Coach
⚖️ Mel 2.0 — Mock Trial Mentor
Mel helps learners prepare for story-based Mock Trials.
Learners can prepare for roles such as Prosecutor, Prosecutor's Witness, Defense Lawyer, Defendant, or Judge. Mel supports evidence-based preparation for questioning, testimony, and other parts of the Mock Trial.
Teachers can also use Mel when developing role materials and Mock Trial Story Kits.
👉 Open Mel 2.0 Mock Trial Mentor
🎙️ Debate L2 Voice Coach
The Debate L2 Voice Coach helps learners rehearse for classroom debate through spoken interaction.
Learners can practice opening statements, cross-examination, rebuttal, and other parts of a debate while receiving feedback on their language and delivery.
📄 From Custom GPTs to Portable Teaching Prompts
AI platforms change. Pedagogical roles can travel.
StudioCLA is developing portable teaching prompts that preserve the instructional purpose, role, interaction pattern, language level, and feedback principles of these tools while allowing teachers and learners to use them with general-purpose GenAI systems.
The technology is replaceable. The pedagogical role is durable.
🌱 Stories for These Activities
Explore original StudioCLA stories designed to support extensive reading and reuse through Literature Circles, Mock Trials, Debate, and other speaking activities.