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1 -{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch"}}
1 +{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
2 2  //You are given a boring headline. Improve it. You can write more than one idea.//
3 3  
4 4  The headline:
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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" level="i"}}
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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16 16  |Conclusion|
17 17  {{/exercise}}
18 18  
19 -{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
20 -//Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.//
21 21  
22 -|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
23 -|Introduction|
24 -|Main Part|
25 -|Conclusion|
26 -{{/exercise}}
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.//
27 27  
28 -
29 -{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
30 -//Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry and why?//
31 -
32 32  **Text A**
33 33  Teenagers increasingly experience stress due to excessive screen time. This phenomenon has been
34 34  widely studied and requires structured interventions.
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41 41  Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
42 42  {{/exercise}}
43 43  
44 -{{exercise id="Spot the Blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
45 -//Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry and why?//
46 46  
47 -**Text A**
48 -Teenagers increasingly experience stress due to excessive screen time. This phenomenon has been
49 -widely studied and requires structured interventions.
50 -
51 -**Text B**
52 -Scrolling at 1 a.m. again? Yeah... same.
53 -I told myself "just 5 minutes" — and suddenly it's 2 hours later. Why do we do this?!
54 -
55 -**Text C**
56 -Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
57 -{{/exercise}}
58 -
59 -
60 -{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
36 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
61 61  //Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
62 62  
63 63  **Blog entry 1**
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73 73  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!
74 74  {{/exercise}}
75 75  
76 -{{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
77 -//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
78 78  
79 -**Blog entry 1**
80 -"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
81 -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.
82 -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.
83 -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!
84 -
85 -**Blog entry 2**
86 -"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
87 -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.
88 -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.
89 -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!
90 -{{/exercise}}
91 -
92 -
93 -{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
53 +{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
94 94  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
95 95  {{/exercise}}
96 96  
97 97  
98 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
58 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
99 99  //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
100 100  
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.
61 +Argument 1:
62 +Social media is bad because I don't like it.
63 +
64 +Argument 2:
65 +Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
66 +
67 +Argument 3:
68 +Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
69 +
70 +Argument 4:
71 +Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
105 105  {{/exercise}}
106 106  
107 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
108 -//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
109 109  
110 -Argument 1: Social media is bad because I don't like it.
111 -Argument 2: Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
112 -Argument 3: Social media should be banned because my friend said so.
113 -Argument 4: Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.
75 +{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch" level=a}}
76 +//Turn the emojis into a short argument sentence (1-2 sentences).//
77 +Argument 1:
78 +[[image:Emoji1.png||width=250]]
79 +
80 +Argument 2:
81 +[[image:Emoji2.png||width=250]]
82 +
83 +Argument 3:
84 +[[image:Emoji3.png||width=250]]
114 114  {{/exercise}}
115 115  
87 +{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
88 +//Put the sentences in the correct order.//
89 +A. For example, I often check my phone during homework.
90 +B. Social media can be a big distraction.
91 +C. That's why it is important to control screen time.
92 +D. Suddenly, I lose focus and waste time.
116 116  
117 -{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
94 +(% class="border slim" %)
95 +|=1|=2|=3|=4
96 +||||
97 +{{/exercise}}
98 +
99 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
118 118  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
119 119  
120 120  "Social Media and Teenagers"
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