The document provides information for a student to write an article for their school magazine on the importance of sleep. Specifically, it notes that teenagers need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and lack of sleep can cause impaired concentration, personality changes, moodiness, depression, a worn-out appearance, and health problems. The student is asked to include this information, give their article a title, include their name as the writer, and suggest two ways teenagers can improve their sleeping habits.
The document provides information for a student to write an article for their school magazine on the importance of sleep. Specifically, it notes that teenagers need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and lack of sleep can cause impaired concentration, personality changes, moodiness, depression, a worn-out appearance, and health problems. The student is asked to include this information, give their article a title, include their name as the writer, and suggest two ways teenagers can improve their sleeping habits.
The document provides information for a student to write an article for their school magazine on the importance of sleep. Specifically, it notes that teenagers need 7-8 hours of sleep per night and lack of sleep can cause impaired concentration, personality changes, moodiness, depression, a worn-out appearance, and health problems. The student is asked to include this information, give their article a title, include their name as the writer, and suggest two ways teenagers can improve their sleeping habits.
• Your teacher has asked you to write an article for your school magazine on the importance of sleep. Using information in the poster below, write your article.
WHY WE NEED SLEEP
Teenagers need 7 – 8 hours of sleep each night. Lack of sleep causes… • impaired concentration • personality changes - poor performance - forgetfulness - moodiness - increased risk of accidents - depression • health problems • worn-out appearance - prone to colds and flu - dark circles around the eyes - high blood pressure - wrinkles - increased risk stroke When writing the article, you must: • give your article a title • include name of writer • use all the points given • suggest two ways teenagers can improve their sleeping habits