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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|
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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"}}
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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**
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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  
58 58  Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it.
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59 59  Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
60 60  Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
61 61  Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
96 +{{/exercise}}
62 62  
98 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
99 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
100 +
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.
63 63  {{/exercise}}
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