FOMO

Writing task Scenario:  The student council at your school is concerned about Mr. Braddock's post regarding FOMO and its impact on students' well-being. They want to raise awareness among the student body and encourage healthier social media habits. Task: Write an article (250 words) for the school newspaper about FOMO and its effects, based on Mr. Braddock's post. Your article should: Summarize the key information from Mr. Braddock's post about FOMO, including statistics and concerns. Explain in your own words why FOMO might be a problem for students. Suggest three practical strategies that students can use to combat FOMO and improve their sleep. Include a catchy headline to grab the reader's attention.

 TRUE OR FALSE 1. Mr. Braddock believes that students consistently get eight hours of sleep every night. (T/F) 2. The study mentioned in the article was conducted on adults, not teenagers. (T/F) 3. According to the article, all students who wake up at night to use social media suffer from depression. (T/F) 4. Mr. Braddock guarantees that students won't miss anything important if they disconnect from social media at night. (T/F) 5. The article suggests that teenagers are unaware of the importance of sleep. (T/F)

 Choose the best definition for the underlined word as it is used in the text "You aren’t able to do your best and keep up with all of your responsibilities unless you sleep well." a)  Maintain a similar pace b)  Stay informed c)  Handle all demands d)  Stay awake "…this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember." a)  Something that most people are aware of b)  Something that is not true c)  Something that is a rumour d)  Something that some people struggle to grasp "Afraid of missing a comment or opportunity to take part in a chat, teenagers are waking at all times of the night, going online and getting involved." a)  Problem b)  Choice c)  Possibility d)  Obligation "One in three students are constantly tired and unable to function to their full capacity." a)  Operate b)  Rest c)  Sleep d)  Dream "I give you my word that you won't have missed anything important." a)  Forgot ...

Multiple choice 1. What is the main purpose of Mr. Braddock's post? a) To complain about students' poor sleep habits. b) To inform students about a new social media platform. c) To warn students about the negative effects of FOMO and encourage them to disconnect at night. d) To promote the importance of getting eight hours of sleep. 2. According to the text, what is the primary cause of students waking up in the middle of the night? a) Physical discomfort b) A desire to eat snacks c) The need to use the bathroom d) Fear of missing out on social media updates 3. What did the study in Wales reveal about teenagers and social media? a) Teenagers are using social media less than ever before. b) A significant percentage of teenagers wake up regularly at night to check social media. c) Teenagers are more likely to suffer from physical ailments if they use social media. d) Teenagers are finding it easier to balance social media and schoolwork. 4. What is one of the consequences of usin...

    Everybody knows how important it is for students to get a good night’s sleep every night. You aren’t able to do your best and keep up with all of your responsibilities unless you sleep well. I’m sure you already know that you should go to bed at a reasonable hour. Most experts agree that the optimum number of hours is eight, and this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember. However, I was young once and I know that most of you get much less sleep than that – and in some cases it will be affecting your schoolwork. I read an interesting article in a teachers’ magazine recently. They did a study of 848 students in Wales. Worryingly, the results showed that teenagers are facing a new problem. They may go to bed and get up at appropriate times but a growing number are waking up in the middle of the night, not to use the bathroom or have a snack but because of a new phenomenon:  FOMO – fear of missing out ! According to the article, schoolchildren ar...