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7 7  {{/exercise}}
8 8  
9 9  
10 -{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
10 +{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
11 11  //Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.//
12 12  
13 13  |=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
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17 17  {{/exercise}}
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19 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.
33 +{{/exercise}}
34 +
20 20  {{exercise id="Spot the Blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
21 21  //Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry and why?//
22 22  
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33 33  {{/exercise}}
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35 35  
51 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
52 +//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
53 +
54 +**Blog entry 1**
55 +"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
56 +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.
57 +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.
58 +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!
59 +
60 +**Blog entry 2**
61 +"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
62 +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.
63 +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.
64 +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}}
66 +
36 36  {{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
37 37  //Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
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55 55  {{/exercise}}
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89 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
90 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
91 +
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}}
97 +
58 58  {{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
59 59  //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
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