Exercises blog writing
1 Discover the Structure π β
Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.
| hook sentence, main arguments, summing up, introduce topic, examples, outlook / call to action, address audience, personal experience,thank readers | |
|---|---|
| Introduction | |
| Main Part | |
| Conclusion |
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2 Read and Notice π β
Explore real blogs. Read the 2 youth blogs and write down 3 things you noticed about blog writing style.
Blog entry 1
"Is Social Media Making Us Tired?"
Have you ever checked your phone first thing in the morning? I do β 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.
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 β suddenly one hour is gone and homework isn't finished. Oops.
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!
Blog entry 2
"Why Taking a Walk Might Save Your School Day!"
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.
Last term, I started taking a 15-minute walk before studying. At first it felt strange β 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.
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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3 Hook builder π β
Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen lifeβ.
| Source AG Englisch |