“What People Think I Do/What I Really Do”
Meme Introduction & Activity “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
What Is A Meme?? “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
What is a meme? A meme is “an idea, behavior or style that spreads from person to person within a culture.” Richard Dawkins first coined the term “meme” in his book The Selfish Gene in 1976. Examples of memes include catch-phrases, melodies, and fashion. Meme is pronounced meem.
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What is a meme?
Memes incorporate popular culture using familiar faces, icons, and catch-phrases.
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A meme can be popular today and “old news” tomorrow.
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Memes can encourage you to better yourself...
...or let you know it’s OK to be who you are. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Some memes are just funny...
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...and some memes are pretty punny. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Some memes express truths that expose our vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
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Some memes encourage you to look at things through a different lens...
Have you ever considered the shark’s perspective? “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
...or to question the rules or mores of society.
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Some use sarcasm or irony...
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...others question a person’s intelligence...
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...and others just question to encourage critical thinking.
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And some memes have deeper meanings about stereotypes, racism, discrimination, poverty, or other social issues...
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“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Think about stereotypes and how YOU have been stereotyped. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Icebreaker or About Me
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“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
ASSIGNMENT: Create your own meme using the “What People Think I Do/What I Really Do” template. This is your chance to dispel those stereotypes about yourself and share who you really are with your classmates.
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Character or Historical Figure Examples
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ASSIGNMENT: Choose a character or historical figure from our class reading. Research how this character/figure is perceived by others. Then create a meme for your character/figure. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Career Examples
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“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
“What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
ASSIGNMENT: Choose a career and research how it is perceived by others. In your research, survey your classmates, teachers, family, and friends. What do they think of that profession? What do they think that professional “does” all day? Then create a meme for that career. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
TEMPLATE FOR STUDENTS (with directions) can be found in the student presentation copies: IcebreakerMemeActivityStudentCopy CharacterMemeActivityStudentCopy CareerMemeActivityStudentCopy
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[Insert Your Name/How You Identify Yourself]
What my friends think I do.
What my family thinks I do.
What my teachers think I do.
What society thinks I do.
What I think I do.
What I really I do. “What I Really Do” Icebreaker © T.Orman, 2012
Enrichment: Sociology project Research the social issues that are explored in various memes. Try to answer the following: • What problems do they expose? • Do they promote a positive change? • Do they make the problems worse? Better?
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Works Cited PHOTO CREDITS: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/what-people-think-i-do-what-i-really-do http://uthinkido.com www.weknowmemes.com www.frabz.com http://www.horror-movies.ca/2012/02/abraham-lincoln-what-i-really-do/ http://hungergamesmovie.org/10914/funny-peeta-mellark-poster/ Other examples can be found on my Pinterest Boards: http://pinterest.com/mrsorman/ http://pinterest.com/mrsorman/classroom-humor/
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