The government in the UK wants to change social media rules for teenagers. They want 16 and 17-year-olds to stop using apps like Instagram at night. This is to help them sleep and be with their family. But some people don't agree because teens can still turn it off. The government also wants to stop videos from playing on their own.
These changes aim to help teens do better in school and stay healthy. The plan will be talked about in the UK Parliament soon. Some people think this is not enough to make kids safe online. They want more big plans to help. Others worry it might stop teens from getting help at night.
1. governmentpeople who know a lot about something
2. changeswhen something is not the same anymore
3. teenagersyoung people between 13 and 19
4. appsbuttons on a computer or phone like options
5. agreewhen you have the same idea as someone
6. settingsthe people who make rules for a country
7. auto-playworried about something
8. focussmall programs on phones or computers like games
9. expertswhen you pay a lot of attention to something
10. concernedwhen videos start playing by themselves
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Draw your favorite app icon on paper and show a friend. 2. Act out what you do before you go to sleep. 3. Clap your hands three times if you used a phone today. 4. Tell a friend what you do with your family before bed. 5. Imagine it's nighttime, how do you feel when you are sleepy?
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who wants to change social media rules for teenagers?
The UK government.
2. What age group do they want to stop using apps at night?
16 and 17-year-olds.
3. Why do they want to stop teens from using apps late at night?
To help them sleep better and be with family.
4. Which apps do they mention?
Instagram and TikTok.
5. Where will the plan be discussed?
In the UK Parliament.
6. What do some people think about the plan?
They think it's not enough to keep kids safe online.
7. What is a concern about not using apps at night?
It might stop teens from getting help when needed at night.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
The in the UK wants to change social media rules for teenagers. They 16 and 17-year-olds to stop using apps like Instagram at night. This is to help them sleep and be with their family. But some people don't agree because can still turn it off. The government also wants to videos from on their own. These changes aim to help teens do in school and stay healthy. The plan will be talked about in the UK Parliament soon. Some people think this is not enough to make kids safe . They want more big plans to help. Others it might stop teens from getting help at night.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Do you have a favorite app you like to use? 2. What do you do before you go to sleep? 3. Have you ever used a phone late at night? 4. Do you think it's important to spend time with your family at night? 5. How do you feel about going to bed early? 6. What do you think about not using apps at night? 7. Do you think staying up late makes you tired? 8. Would you change anything about your nighttime routine? 9. How can using apps too late affect sleep? 10. Do you like to talk to friends on the phone at night? 11. What else can you do if you can't use apps at night? 12. How do you relax at home before bed?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. government
2. changes
3. teenagers
4. apps
5. agree
6. settings
7. auto-play
8. focus
9. experts
10. concerned
Meanings
(A) small programs on phones or computers like games
(B) when videos start playing by themselves
(C) people who know a lot about something
(D) worried about something
(E) when you pay a lot of attention to something
(F) when something is not the same anymore
(G) buttons on a computer or phone like options
(H) when you have the same idea as someone
(I) young people between 13 and 19
(J) the people who make rules for a country
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. What does the government want to change?
(a) School timing
(b) Bedtime stories
(c) Morning alarm
(d) Social media rules
2. Why do they want teens off social media at night?
(a) To watch TV
(b) To play outside
(c) To help them sleep better
(d) To eat dinner
3. What apps are mentioned?
(a) Facebook and WhatsApp
(b) Twitter and YouTube
(c) Instagram and TikTok
(d) Snapchat and Viber
4. Who will talk about the plan?
(a) UK Parliament
(b) School teachers
(c) Scientists
(d) Parents
5. What do some people think is not enough?
(a) The games
(b) The changes
(c) The holidays
(d) The books
6. What are some people's concerns?
(a) Teens will be too sleepy
(b) Teens will eat too much
(c) Teens will be loud
(d) Teens may not get help at night
7. What might teens do to keep using apps?
(a) Change settings
(b) Call friends
(c) Watch TV
(d) Sing songs
8. Who thinks more plans are needed?
(a) Children
(b) Experts
(c) Artists
(d) Pet owners
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. The UK government wants to keep rules for teenagers on social media.
2. Experts feel more plans are needed to keep kids safe online.
3. The plan is to help teens sleep better and be with family.
4. The plan will be discussed in UK Parliament soon.
5. The government wants to promote auto-play on apps.
6. They want teens to stop using apps like Instagram at night.
7. These changes are to harm teens ignore school and be unhealthy.
8. Some people agree with the plan.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about your bedtime routine.
2. Describe what you like to do with your family at night.
3. What is your favorite app and why do you like it?
4. How do you feel when you don't get enough sleep?
5. What do you think could help you have a better sleep at night?
