ChatGPT, while initially associated with academic cheating, offers English teachers resourceful tools for planning, grading, and instruction, acting as a time-saving assistant. This post outlines over a dozen creative applications for ChatGPT, from creating rubrics to generating writing prompts, and includes practical tips for optimizing the AI's usefulness. There’s also a toolkit for teaching ethical AI use, demonstrating that clear instructions are key to leveraging ChatGPT effectively in ELA classrooms.