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1 -{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
1 +{{exercise id="Headline as an eye catcher" source="AG Englisch"}}
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" level="i"}}
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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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.//
19 19  
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.//
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}}
22 22  
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 +
23 23  **Text A**
24 24  Teenagers increasingly experience stress due to excessive screen time. This phenomenon has been
25 25  widely studied and requires structured interventions.
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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  
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?//
35 35  
36 -{{exercise id="Read and notice" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
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"}}
37 37  //Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.//
38 38  
39 39  **Blog entry 1**
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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!
50 50  {{/exercise}}
51 51  
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.//
52 52  
53 -{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
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"}}
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" level="a"}}
98 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
59 59  //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
60 60  
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.
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.
72 72  {{/exercise}}
73 73  
107 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. Weak Arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
108 +//Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
74 74  
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]]
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.
85 85  {{/exercise}}
86 86  
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.
93 93  
94 -(% class="border slim" %)
95 -|=1|=2|=3|=4
96 -||||
97 -{{/exercise}}
98 -
99 -{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
117 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
100 100  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
101 101  
102 102  "Social Media and Teenagers"
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