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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" level="easy"}}
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 -|=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" level="i"}}
20 +{{exercise id="Spot the blogger" source="AG Englisch"}}
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" 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.//
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.//
38 38  
39 39  **Blog entry 1**
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41 41  "Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
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43 43  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.
44 44  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.
45 45  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!
46 46  
47 47  **Blog entry 2**
48 -
49 49  "Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
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51 51  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.
52 52  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.
53 53  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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54 54  {{/exercise}}
55 55  
56 56  
57 -{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
53 +{{exercise id="Hook builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
58 58  //Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.//
59 59  {{/exercise}}
60 60  
61 61  
62 -{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
58 +{{exercise id="Strong vs. weak arguments" source="AG Englisch"}}
63 63  //Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.//
64 64  
65 65  Argument 1:
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76 76  {{/exercise}}
77 77  
78 78  
79 -{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch" level="i"}}
75 +{{exercise id="Emoji argument builder" source="AG Englisch"}}
80 80  //Turn the emojis into a short argument sentence (1-2 sentences).//
81 81  Argument 1:
82 82  [[image:Emoji1.png||width=250]]
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88 88  [[image:Emoji3.png||width=250]]
89 89  {{/exercise}}
90 90  
91 -{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
87 +{{exercise id="Paragraph puzzle" source="AG Englisch"}}
92 92  //Put the sentences in the correct order.//
93 93  A. For example, I often check my phone during homework.
94 94  B. Social media can be a big distraction.
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100 100  ||||
101 101  {{/exercise}}
102 102  
103 -{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}}
99 +{{exercise id="Common mistakes" source="AG Englisch"}}
104 104  //Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.//
105 105  
106 106  "Social Media and Teenagers"