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1 -{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
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.//
3 +
4 +The headline:
5 +
6 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
7 +{{/exercise}}
8 +
9 +
10 +{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
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|
8 -
9 9  {{/exercise}}
10 10  
11 -{{exercise id="Spot the Blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
19 +
20 +{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
12 12  //Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry and why?//
13 13  
14 14  **Text A**
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23 23  Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
24 24  {{/exercise}}
25 25  
26 -{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
35 +
36 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
27 27  //Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
28 28  
29 29  **Blog entry 1**
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37 37  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.
38 38  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.
39 39  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}}
40 40  
52 +{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
53 +//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
54 +
55 +**Blog entry 1**
56 +"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
57 +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.
58 +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.
59 +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!
60 +
61 +**Blog entry 2**
62 +"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
63 +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.
64 +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.
65 +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!
41 41  {{/exercise}}
42 42  
68 +
43 43  {{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
44 44  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
45 45  {{/exercise}}
46 46  
73 +
74 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
75 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
76 +
77 +Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it.
78 +Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
79 +Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
80 +Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
81 +{{/exercise}}
82 +
83 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
84 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
85 +
86 +Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it.
87 +Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
88 +Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
89 +Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
90 +{{/exercise}}
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92 +
47 47  {{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
48 48  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
49 49