Model Text for Reporting Verbs: Created by AI

(TESOL Worksheets--Reporting Verbs)

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Notes: This is a model text for reporting verbs that was created by AI--specifically Gemini.

When using it in class, I follow these stages:

* Lead-in: Students talk to a partner about how much sleep they get every night

* Gist task: I give the text to students (the questions at the bottom half of the page are removed.)  The gist question is "Are teenagers getting enough sleep?"

* Specific Information Questions: I give students the questions from the second half of the first page

* Noticing Activity: Match the Words to the Text (Take back all the worksheets that you've given to students, then hand out second sheet of worksheet.  Place the full text outside the room so that students can check their answers with running dictation.)

* Clarify Meaning: Sorting Activity (Page 3 of the worksheet)

A recent study on sleep patterns in teenagers has sparked a lively debate. The researchers reported a significant decrease in the average amount of sleep teenagers get compared to previous generations. They point out the potential link between this lack of sleep and decreased academic performance, as well as increased mental health issues. While some agree with these findings, others argue that the study doesn't account for external factors like increased screen time or societal pressures.

One doctor believes the solution lies in education. She recommends schools implement later start times to allow teenagers more sleep.  Another expert proposes a multi-pronged approach, calling for both parental support and a shift in societal expectations. They suggest encouraging teenagers to establish healthy sleep routines and limiting late-night activities.

However, not everyone agrees on such a gentle approach. Some argue for stricter regulations, demanding limitations on social media access during certain hours.  They claim this would force teenagers to prioritize sleep.

The debate continues, with many experts offering their explanations and observations. While there's no easy answer, most can agree that ensuring teenagers get enough sleep is a vital issue. Further research is needed, but in the meantime, encouraging healthy sleep habits is a good first step.

1. Do teenagers today get more or less sleep than previous generations?

2. What doesn’t the study take into account?

3.  What does one doctor recommend about school times?

4.  What do some people claim would force teenagers to prioritize sleep?

5. What can most people agree about?

A recent study on sleep patterns in teenagers has sparked a lively debate. The researchers (1)___________ a significant decrease in the average amount of sleep teenagers get compared to previous generations. They (2) __________ the potential link between this lack of sleep and decreased academic performance, as well as increased mental health issues. While some (3)__________ with these findings, others (4)__________ that the study doesn't account for external factors like increased screen time or societal pressures.

One doctor (5) __________ the solution lies in education. She (6) __________  schools implement later start times to allow teenagers more sleep.  Another expert (7)__________ a multi-pronged approach, (8)__________  both parental support and a shift in societal expectations. They (9) __________ (10) __________ teenagers to establish healthy sleep routines and limiting late-night activities.

However, not everyone (11)__________ on such a gentle approach. Some (12)__________  for stricter regulations, (13)__________ limitations on social media access during certain hours.  They (14) __________  this would force teenagers to prioritize sleep.

The debate continues, with many experts offering their explanations and observations. While there's no easy answer, most can (15)__________  that ensuring teenagers get enough sleep is a vital issue. Further research is needed, but in the meantime, (16)__________ healthy sleep habits is a good first step.

Report a fact or observation	Report an opinion	Report advice	Report a request for action

Answers

Report a fact or observation	Report an opinion	Report advice	Report a request for action
point out, report	agree, argue believe, claim	argue, propose,  recommend, suggest	call for,  demand encourage