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1 +{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch"}}
2 +//You are given a boring headline. Improve it. You can write more than one idea.//
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4 +The headline:
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6 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
7 +{{/exercise}}
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10 +{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
11 +//Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.//
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13 +|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
14 +|Introduction|
15 +|Main Part|
16 +|Conclusion|
17 +{{/exercise}}
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20 +{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
21 +//Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry and why?//
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23 +**Text A**
24 +Teenagers increasingly experience stress due to excessive screen time. This phenomenon has been
25 +widely studied and requires structured interventions.
26 +
27 +**Text B**
28 +Scrolling at 1 a.m. again? Yeah... same.
29 +I told myself "just 5 minutes" — and suddenly it's 2 hours later. Why do we do this?!
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31 +**Text C**
32 +Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
33 +{{/exercise}}
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36 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
37 +//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
38 +
39 +**Blog entry 1**
40 +"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
41 +Have you ever checked your phone first thing in the morning? I do — and sometimes it already makes me feel exhausted before school starts. Social media is fun and helps us stay connected, but I sometimes feel pressure to always reply, post, or stay updated.
42 +For example, when friends send memes or messages, I feel I must react quickly. And if I don't post for a while, I worry people will forget about me. Sounds silly, right? But honestly, many students feel that way. There's also the problem of scrolling forever — suddenly one hour is gone and homework isn't finished. Oops.
43 +Overall, social media isn't "bad", but we should use it in a healthy way. Maybe try phone-free time after 9 pm? What do you think? Tell me your strategies in the comments below!
44 +
45 +**Blog entry 2**
46 +"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
47 +School can be super stressful - tests, homework, group projects... it never stops! I used to sit at my desk for hours thinking, "If I don't finish now, my life is over." Spoiler: that didn't help at all.
48 +Last term, I started taking a 15-minute walk before studying. At first it felt strange — who takes a walk when you have a million things to do? But guess what? It actually works. Fresh air, moving my legs, seeing the sky... suddenly my brain feels awake again. I concentrate better and finish homework faster. Plus, it's a great way to calm down when everything feels too much.
49 +So next time you feel stuck, try going outside. No phone, no music - just a walk. Do you already have a routine that helps you relax? Share it with us!
50 +{{/exercise}}
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53 +{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
54 +//Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
55 +{{/exercise}}
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58 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
59 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
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61 +Argument 1:
62 +Social media is bad because I don't like it.
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64 +Argument 2:
65 +Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
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67 +Argument 3:
68 +Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
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70 +Argument 4:
71 +Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
72 +{{/exercise}}
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75 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
76 +//Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
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78 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
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80 +In my opinion social media is very bad. Many teenagers uses it everyday and it have a big influence to their life. You must not to spend too much time online. Also it is important that students are checking their phones less frequently.
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82 +For example many young people scrolls for hours and they don't doing their homework. That is a serious problem. In addition social media can makes you feel bad because you are comparing yourself with others.
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84 +In conclusion I think it is important to reduce the usage of social media. What is your opinion about this topic? Write it in the comments.
85 +{{/exercise}}