Exercises blog writing

1  Headline as an eye catcher 𝕊  ℍ

You are given a boring headline. Improve it. You can write more than one idea.

The headline:

"Social Media and Teenagers"

2  Discover the structure 𝕊  ℍ

Put the parts of a blog in the correct category.

3  Spot the blogger 𝕊  ℍ

Decide which of the three short text extracts is from a blog entry. Explain your choice.

Text A
Teenagers increasingly experience stress due to excessive screen time. This phenomenon has been
widely studied and requires structured interventions.

Text B
Scrolling at 1 a.m. again? Yeah... same.
I told myself "just 5 minutes" — and suddenly it's 2 hours later. Why do we do this?!

Text C
Social media has advantages and disadvantages. In conclusion, it is important to find a balance.

4  Read and notice 𝕊  ℍ

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 — 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 — 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 — 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!

5  Hook builder 𝕊  ℍ

Create an opening sentence for a blog titled: "Social Media and Teen life”.

6  Strong vs. weak arguments 𝕊  ℍ

Decide if the argument is strong or weak. Explain why.

Argument 1:
Social media is bad because I don't like it.
 
Argument 2:
Many teenagers feel stressed because they compare themselves to others online.

Argument 3:
Social media should be banned because my friend said so.

Argument 4:
Studies show that too much screen time can reduce concentration.

7  Paragraph puzzle 𝕊  ℍ

Put the sentences in the correct order.
A. For example, I often check my phone during homework.
B. Social media can be a big distraction.
C. That's why it is important to control screen time.
D. Suddenly, I lose focus and waste time.

8  Common mistakes 𝕊  ℍ

Read the blog entry below. There are at least 10 mistakes. Underline or highlight them, then correct them.

"Social Media and Teenagers"

In my opinion social media is very bad. Many teenagers uses it everyday and it have a big influence to their life. You must not to spend too much time online. Also it is important that students are checking their phones less frequently.

For example many young people scrolls for hours and they don't doing their homework. That is a serious problem. In addition social media can makes you feel bad because you are comparing yourself with others.

In conclusion I think it is important to reduce the usage of social media. What is your opinion about this topic? Write it in the comments.