Memes
Journaling Question: What is a Meme, in your opinion?
Pair Share & Share Out
meme
mēm/
noun
noun: meme; plural noun: memes
an element of a culture or system of behavior that may be considered to be passed from one individual to another by nongenetic means, especially imitation.
a humorous image, video, piece of text, etc., that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users.
VIDEO & Top 10 that have Won the Internet
Class Discussion:
What does a meme LOOK like?
What are the important things to include?
The Meme Cycle:
Step 1: Find your inspiration! What would be funny/important/relevant?
Possible Aspects to Choose for Inspiration: Lifestyle, Morals/Ethics, Social
Step 2: The Meme production! You need an image and a phrase... What will best embody your idea?
Step 3: The posting! Get it into the world by putting it up on your website and any other social media.
Step 4: The breakout!! (Hopefully!) You meme finds such success, much sharing...
Step 5: Once finished, please fill out a rubric and hand in to the teacher.
Due to Google classroom
RUBRIC:
EXTENSION (for extra credit, only after you have finished your first meme):
Make a meme about life here at Summit Ridge that all students can relate to
Make a meme about Mrs. Yelenick's classroom (stuff I say a lot, ways I talk, what you get to do, etc.)