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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 -|=hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience, thank readers|
13 +|=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 19  
20 -{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
20 +{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
21 21  //Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry. Explain your choice.//
22 22  
23 23  **Text A**
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33 33  {{/exercise}}
34 34  
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.//
36 +{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
37 +//Explore the two real blog entries below. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
38 38  
39 39  **Blog entry 1**
40 +
40 40  "Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
42 +
41 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 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 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 44  
45 45  **Blog entry 2**
48 +
46 46  "Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
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47 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 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 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!
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50 50  {{/exercise}}
51 51  
52 52  
53 -{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
57 +{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
54 54  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
55 55  {{/exercise}}
56 56  
57 57  
58 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
62 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
59 59  //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
60 60  
61 61  Argument 1:
62 62  Social media is bad because I don't like it.
63 -
67 +
64 64  Argument 2:
65 65  Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.
66 66  
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72 72  {{/exercise}}
73 73  
74 74  
75 -{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
76 -[[image:Emoji1.png|150px]]
77 -[[image:Emoji2.png]]
78 -[[image:Emoji3.png]]
79 +{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
80 +//Turn the emojis into a short argument sentence (1-2 sentences).//
81 +Argument 1:
82 +[[image:Emoji1.png||width=250]]
83 +
84 +Argument 2:
85 +[[image:Emoji2.png||width=250]]
86 +
87 +Argument 3:
88 +[[image:Emoji3.png||width=250]]
79 79  {{/exercise}}
80 80  
81 -{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch"}}
91 +{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
82 82  //Put the sentences in the correct order.//
83 83  A. For example, I often check my phone during homework.
84 84  B. Social media can be a big distraction.
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90 90  ||||
91 91  {{/exercise}}
92 92  
93 -{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
103 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
94 94  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
95 95  
96 96  "Social Media and Teenagers"