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1 -{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
1 +{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
2 +//You are given a boring headline. Improve it. You can write more than one idea.//
3 +
4 +The headline:
5 +
6 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
7 +{{/exercise}}
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9 +
10 +{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
2 2  //Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.//
3 3  
4 -|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience,thank readers|
13 +|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook/ call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
5 5  |Introduction|
6 6  |Main Part|
7 7  |Conclusion|
17 +{{/exercise}}
8 8  
19 +
20 +{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
21 +//Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry. Explain your choice.//
22 +
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?!
30 +
31 +**Text C**
32 +Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
9 9  {{/exercise}}
10 10  
11 -{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
12 -//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
13 13  
36 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
37 +//Explore the two real blog entries below. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
38 +
14 14  **Blog entry 1**
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15 15  "Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
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16 16  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.
17 17  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.
18 18  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!
19 19  
20 20  **Blog entry 2**
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21 21  "Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
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22 22  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.
23 23  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.
24 24  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!
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26 26  {{/exercise}}
27 27  
28 -{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
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57 +{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
29 29  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
30 30  {{/exercise}}
31 31  
32 -{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
33 -//Find and correct the mistakes.//
34 -In my opinion social media is very bad. Many teenagers uses it everyday. You must not to spend too much time online. In conclusion I think it is important.
61 +
62 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
63 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
64 +
65 +Argument 1:
66 +Social media is bad because I don't like it.
67 +
68 +Argument 2:
69 +Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
70 +
71 +Argument 3:
72 +Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
73 +
74 +Argument 4:
75 +Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
35 35  {{/exercise}}
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78 +
79 +{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
80 +//Turn the emojis into a short argument sentence (1-2 sentences).//
81 +Argument 1:
82 +[[image:Emoji1.png||width=250]]
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84 +Argument 2:
85 +[[image:Emoji2.png||width=250]]
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87 +Argument 3:
88 +[[image:Emoji3.png||width=250]]
89 +{{/exercise}}
90 +
91 +{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
92 +//Put the sentences in the correct order.//
93 +A. For example, I often check my phone during homework.
94 +B. Social media can be a big distraction.
95 +C. That's why it is important to control screen time.
96 +D. Suddenly, I lose focus and waste time.
97 +
98 +(% class="border slim" %)
99 +|=1|=2|=3|=4
100 +||||
101 +{{/exercise}}
102 +
103 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
104 +//Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
105 +
106 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
107 +
108 +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.
109 +
110 +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.
111 +
112 +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.
113 +{{/exercise}}
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