Becoming a Meme by Mistake

Short overview of the lesson:

• Define the word meme.
• Discuss personal reactions to memes and viral fame.
• Watch the video “I Accidentally Became a Meme” and complete comprehension questions.
• Read four short stories of people who became memes and compare their experiences.
• Choose a reaction to meme fame and discuss what you would do.
• Play a zoom-in guessing game to identify popular memes.
• Play a board game to answer discussion questions about memes.
• Take part in a meme-themed debate.
• Play a Kahoot quiz to test your meme knowledge.
• Complete extra tasks for creative writing and reflection.