An e-book with resources to prepare students to write about the topic gadget addiction.

F1 Comp 8 Prep

10a. Below shows two problems of students using electronic devices. Discuss with your classmates the possible solutions to the problems by the school, by parents and by teenagers themselves.

3. Gadgets and apps are addictive in design.

4d. Match the given solutions to address the cause below.

A.	Parents should restrict the time their children spend on using electronic devices.

B.	Students should make a timetable for better time management.

C.	The school should invite some professionals to come and teach students the right gestures when they use the electronic devices.

D.	The school should organise different activities to let students know the harms of using electronic devices for too long.

E. Parents should help the children build up hobbies like playing the piano or basketball.

F.	The school may invite the social workers to tell students about games addiction.

But the problem is Violet and Dash are glued to their smartphones! They aren't here to help!

Right! Violet and Dash can't join their parents.

Do you know why they are so addicted with their phones?

Writing task: You are now writing a letter (in no less than 200 words) to the principal, telling him THREE effects of teenagers using electronic devices and giving THREE suggestions on what the school, parents and students can do to improve the situation.&nbsp;

When you write… *&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay attention to the tone you use. *&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pay attention to the complimentary ending.&nbsp; ‘Yours sincerely’ should be used. *&nbsp;&nbsp; Language tips: Making suggestions in formal ways (Use at least ______ in your letter.) Refer to the printed note for language support and assessment checklist.

3a. Video-watching - It’s not you. Phones are designed to be addictive.

Questions to answer: 1. According to the video, what are phones designed to do? 2. Why do apps like Facebook or Instagram send you notifications? 3. Do you think&nbsp;turning off all of your notifications during the school day&nbsp;would make a difference in how engaged students you were in class? Why or why not? 4. What are notifications on your phone being compared to? 5. How does changing the color of your screen affect your attention? 6. According to the video, what is a good way that you can reduce addiction to your phone? 7. What would you say, specifically on your phone, is truly worth more than an hour of your day?&nbsp;Why do you feel this way?

Edpuzzle - It’s not you. Phones are designed to be addicting.

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4a. Reading: Japan fights children's gadget addiction

Japanese youngsters are getting so addicted to Internet-linking smartphones that the government is starting a programme warning parents and schools to limit their use among children. The programme has been approved by Prime Minister's administration. About a third of Japanese sixth graders have smartphones, while 60 percent of ninth graders have them, according to the education ministry. The government is worried about how students are getting sucked into cyberspace crimes, spending long hours exchanging mobile e-mail and suffering other negative effects of smartphone overuse. The panel is also asking Japanese makers to develop smartphones with only the talking function, and global positioning system that can help ensure a child's safety.

2b. Video-watching - Pros &amp; cons of kids using digital technology

As studies show, kids these days are spending more time in front of a screen than ever before. Smartphones, iPads and computers have obvious benefits. Spending too much time on electronic devices can have a downside on young, developing minds. CCTV's Asieh Namdar reports on the pros and cons of raising kids in a digital world.

Pros & cons of kids using digital technology

This e-book contains resources and learning tasks to guide you through the preparation, planning and writing of composition 8. Subject: English Language Module: Technology Level: Secondary 1 (Key Stage 3) Topic: Students overuse electronic devices Genre: Letter to principal X problem-solution

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Let us explore the issue of gadget addiction among teens, its impacts and solutions to overcome it.

gadget addiction ● vocabulary ● effects ● effects ● causes ● solutions

Mission 5 - Writing a letter to the principal

Violet and Dash have got rid of their gadget addiction.&#160;

It's time we save the other teenagers!&#160;

Write a letter to your principal to talk about the problem.

Quizlet - <a href="https://quizlet.com/_d80ygg?x=1qqt&amp;i=1fh6o9">Vocabulary (Set 1)</a>

What is the problem? To get started, let's us study some words related to this topic, gadget addiction.

Quizlet - Vocabulary (Set 1)

Quizlet - <a href="https://quizlet.com/_d8124o?x=1jqt&amp;i=1fh6o9">Vocabulary (Set 2)</a>

Quizlet - Vocabulary (Set 2)

Read the following to understand how you can navigate within this e-book. 

Link to other resources - click the words / phrase in blue to get to another webpage to complete a task.

Edpuzzle | Gadget Addiction - topic intro

Edpuzzle link - click to watch a video and answer the questions as you watch.

Quizlet link - click to access the vocabulary study set to prepare for your lessons.

Video link - click to watch an embedded online video.

In this module, you will be doing the following: 1. get to know more about the vocabulary for the topic 2. read different articles about teens' use of electronic devices 3. discuss causes &amp; solutions 4. plan ideas for composition 8 &amp; share ideas 5. write composition 8

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Don't worry, man! Edna Mode is assigning you a few missions to help the Incredibles!

Do you know how my children have been affected by gadgets?

Now then, what can we do to save our children?

All missions accomplished! Thank you so much!

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBN-Z8__F8Q">What To Do With Kids Addiction To Devices!&nbsp;</a>

What To Do With Kids Addiction To Devices! (Parenting Tips)

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After watching the video, discuss with your group members: - what is the problem discussed - what causes lead to this problem - how does this problem affect teenagers

Then, report your answers by posting them as sticky notes on jamboard. Visit <a href="https://jamboard.google.com/d/1aDHwWQfLLg5aw-rT68q0ii2mvkQk4H0YCT4txuyiivM/edit?usp=sharing">the link</a> here.

Nowadays, using computers and smartphones becomes part of many teenagers’ daily life.&nbsp; However, it causes many problems.&nbsp; 

What causes this gadget addiction among teenagers? Discuss the guiding questions and identify the causes of this problem.

2. How are parents' behaviour affecting their children?

3. Are the smartphones and apps to blame?&#160;

Mission 2 - What are the effects of gadget addiction? 

2a. Listening - Is technology harmful to youngsters?

Is technology harmful to youngsters? - 6 Minute English

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.&nbsp; On average how many hours per day do British teenagers spend on their screens?

Technology Addiction is a broad expression used to define the obsession of the person with&nbsp;digital products. It is a state of&nbsp;tech disorder&nbsp;that involves the excessive use of the mobile phone or any tech product. Technology Addiction can be playing games for hours, using social media, binge-watching, or obsession any tech-related task.

In&nbsp;China, a survey was conducted in which all the students have to stop using their phones for one hour. Almost all the students failed in this and some of them feel depressed until they received their phones. Let’s know about this addiction in detail.