Social Media Debate Worksheet

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📣 Part 1: Fill the gaps — I agree with a ban

Read the short speech and fill each blank with a word from the word bank.

I agree with a social media ban for young people. Social media can be (1) ______ for children. A ban can help (2) ______ them and give more time to (3) ______ on school and (4) ______ life. When we use phones less, we have more (5) ______ with friends and (6) ______ with family.

Word bank: dangerous, protect, focus, real, talk, spend

🗣️ Part 2: Fill the gaps — I disagree with a ban + Your opinion

Read the short speech and fill each blank with a word from the word bank.

I disagree with a full ban on social media. Social media helps us (1) ______ with friends and (2) ______ new things. Instead of banning, we should teach (3) ______ use and give young people (4) ______.

Word bank: connect, learn, safe, choices

Which sentence is an opinion?

"Social media can be dangerous for children."

"Many teenagers use social media every day."

Write one sentence: Do you agree or disagree with a social media ban? Give one reason.