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Last modified by Christina Chatwell on 2026/04/28 14:13

From version 7.1
edited by martinawagner
on 2025/11/10 17:11
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To version 42.1
edited by Edyta Rethfeldt
on 2026/04/27 17:24
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2 -== Headline|title ==
2 +{{exercise id="Identify the Tone" source="AG Englisch"}}
3 +//Identify the style. Which style is this? Check the box.//
4 +
5 +(% style="width:625px" %)
6 +|(% style="width:480px" %)**Statement**|(% style="width:68px" %)**Formal**|(% style="width:72px" %)**Informal**
7 +|(% style="width:480px" %)It is essential for students to manage their screen time responsibly|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
8 +|(% style="width:480px" %)Let’s be real — we all scroll way too much before bed.|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
9 +|(% style="width:480px" %)Many teenagers experience stress due to online expectations.|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
10 +|(% style="width:480px" %)Honestly, posting every day can be exhausting.|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
11 +|(% style="width:480px" %)Have you ever felt totally stressed out at school? Then keep reading!|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
12 +|(% style="width:480px" %)In conclusion, we must therefore address the aforementioned issues.|(% style="width:68px" %) |(% style="width:72px" %)
13 +{{/exercise}}
14 +
15 +{{exercise id="Rewrite the sentences" source="AG Englisch"}}
16 +//Rewrite into informal style (blog tone).//
17 +
18 +(1) Teenagers frequently feel pressured to appear perfect online.
19 +
20 +(2) It is important to take breaks from social media.
21 +
22 +
23 +//Rewrite into formal style.//
24 +
25 +(3) I feel stressed when I see perfect photos all day.
26 +
27 +(4) You should really think before you post stuff.
28 +{{/exercise}}
29 +
30 +{{exercise id="Rewrite the Paragraph" source="AG Englisch"}}
31 +//Rewrite the formal paragraph into informal blog tone.//
32 +
33 +Social media platforms have become an important part of modern communication. Many young people use these platforms to stay informed and connected. However, spending excessive time online can cause stress and distraction. Therefore, it is necessary to find a healthy balance between online and offline activities.
34 +
35 +{{/exercise}}
36 +
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5 -* catchy
6 -* refers to the topic
39 +{{exercise id="Impersonal style I" source="AG Englisch"}}
40 +Compare the two paragraphs below and find which one uses the impersonal style. Highlight the expressions which make it sound more impersonal and write the down below.
7 7  
8 -== Introduction ==
42 +|A. Today the sky is cloudy and I feel very cold. I prefer to stay at home this afternoon. I heard that we might have a snowstorm in a few hours. I’d rather not go to the meeting at the café. I have a lot of work to do at home and I don’t have time. |B. Today it’s cloudy and very cold. People say it’s better to stay at home this afternoon. It is believed that there will be a snowstorm in a few hours. It might be better not to go to the meeting at the café. There is a lot of work to do at home and it’s already very late.
9 9  
10 -* interesting| hock
11 -* importance of topic
12 -* transition (aim of blog entry)
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49 +{{/exercise}}
13 13  
14 -== Body ==
51 +{{exercise id="Impersonal style II" source="AG Englisch"}}
52 +Put the following sentences in an impersonal style.
15 15  
16 -* well rounded at least 3 arguments
17 -** topic sentence
18 -** explanation
19 -** examples| peronal story
20 -** concluding sentence
21 -* new paragraph to every argument
22 22  
23 -== Conclusion ==
55 +|a. I am sad because that you can’t come. ⟶|It is _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~
56 +|b. I have a lot of work to finish. ⟶| There is _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~
57 +|c. I feel so stressed. ⟶|People say that _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~
58 +|d. I work very well in this team. ⟶|People _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~
59 +|e. I think it’s wrong that you tell lies. ⟶|It is well-known that _~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~_~
60 +{{/exercise}}
24 24  
25 -* summary of arguments
26 -* outlook for the future
27 -* message| call to action
62 +{{exercise id="Informal Email vs Formal Letter" source="AG Englisch"}}
63 +After having written a draft in English of your letter/email compare your text with the information in the table below. Then rewrite your text if necessary.
64 +
65 +(% class="border" %)
66 +|=Aspect|=Informal Email |=Formal Letter
67 +|=Register/ Style/ Tone| Personal, emotional, contractions (I'm, don't), direct questions/ Conversational
68 +and friendly | Polite, neutral, full forms (I am, do not), no slang/ Respectful and formal
69 +|=Greeting /Ending | Hi Emma, ... / Take care, Love, | Dear Sir or Madam, / Yours faithfully,
70 +|=Typical Connectors | first of all, besides, anyway, what do you think? | moreover, in addition, however, therefore, to conclude
71 +{{/exercise}}
72 +
73 +{{exercise id="Formal vs Informal salutations" source="AG Englisch"}}
74 +Sort the salutations given in the box into the respective categories.
75 +
76 +(% class="border" %)
77 +|Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Mr/Ms Claypool, To whom it may concern, Dear John, Hi John, Hey Jane, Hello Jim
78 +
79 +(% class="border" %)
80 +|=Formal salutations |=Informal salutations
81 +||
82 +{{/exercise}}
83 +
84 +{{exercise id="Formal vs Informal Complimentary Close" source="AG Englisch"}}
85 +Sort the complimentary closes given in the box into the respective categories.
86 +
87 +(% class="border" %)
88 +|Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Sincerely (yours), Regards Best, Regards, Best
89 +wishes, Take care, All the best, Bye, See you soon
90 +
91 +(% class="border" %)
92 +|=Formal Complimentary Close |=Informal Complimentary Close
93 +||
94 +{{/exercise}}
95 +