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... ... @@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ 6 6 "Social Media and Teenagers" 7 7 {{/exercise}} 8 8 9 -{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}} 9 + 10 +{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch"}} 10 10 //Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.// 11 11 12 12 |=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers| ... ... @@ -13,7 +13,22 @@ 13 13 |Introduction| 14 14 |Main Part| 15 15 |Conclusion| 17 +{{/exercise}} 16 16 19 + 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?// 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. 17 17 {{/exercise}} 18 18 19 19 {{exercise id="Spot the Blogger" source="AG Englisch"}} ... ... @@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ 31 31 Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance. 32 32 {{/exercise}} 33 33 34 -{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}} 50 + 51 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}} 35 35 //Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.// 36 36 37 37 **Blog entry 1** ... ... @@ -45,22 +45,46 @@ 45 45 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. 46 46 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. 47 47 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! 65 +{{/exercise}} 48 48 67 +{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}} 68 +//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.// 69 + 70 +**Blog entry 1** 71 +"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?" 72 +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. 73 +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. 74 +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! 75 + 76 +**Blog entry 2** 77 +"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!" 78 +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. 79 +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. 80 +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! 49 49 {{/exercise}} 50 50 83 + 51 51 {{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}} 52 52 //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.// 53 53 {{/exercise}} 54 54 55 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}} 88 + 89 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}} 56 56 //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.// 57 57 92 +Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it. 93 +Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online. 94 +Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so. 95 +Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration. 96 +{{/exercise}} 58 58 59 -1. Social media is bad because I don't like it. 60 -2. Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online. 61 -3. Social media should be banned because my friend said so. 62 -4. Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration. 98 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}} 99 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.// 63 63 101 +Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it. 102 +Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online. 103 +Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so. 104 +Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration. 64 64 {{/exercise}} 65 65 66 66