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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}}
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9 -
10 -{{exercise id="Discover the structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
1 +{{exercise id="Discover the Structure" source="AG Englisch"}}
11 11  //Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.//
12 12  
13 -|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
4 +|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience,thank readers|
14 14  |Introduction|
15 15  |Main Part|
16 16  |Conclusion|
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17 17  {{/exercise}}
18 18  
19 -
20 -{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
11 +{{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  
23 23  **Text A**
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32 32  Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.
33 33  {{/exercise}}
34 34  
26 +{{exercise id="Headline as a eye catcher" source="AG Englisch"}}
27 +//You are given a boring headline. Improve it. You can write more than one idea.//
35 35  
36 -{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
37 -//Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
29 +The headline:
38 38  
39 -**Blog entry 1**
40 -"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
41 -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.
42 -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.
43 -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!
44 -
45 -**Blog entry 2**
46 -"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
47 -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.
48 -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.
49 -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!
31 +"Social Media and Teenagers"
50 50  {{/exercise}}
51 51  
52 52  {{exercise id="Read and Notice" source="AG Englisch"}}
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63 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 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 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!
48 +
66 66  {{/exercise}}
67 67  
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69 69  {{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
70 70  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
71 71  {{/exercise}}
72 72  
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74 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
75 -//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
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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}}
91 -
92 -
93 93  {{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
94 94  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
95 95