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I saw something on Twitter recently about how students in the future be asked to discuss memes as coping mechanisms during this outbreak, and I thought “why wait?” We are required to have video class meetings twice a week now, but we’re not required to take attendance or penalize students who don’t/can’t join in. So I’m trying to find ways to make the meetings useful to those who show up while not presenting anything vital so kids who can’t attend miss out. Oh, and we’re not allowed to record the meeting/lecture.

So for our meeting on Wednesday, I’ve asked the kids to share a couple memes that represent their life during the last few months. I actually really like doing activities like this. We learned back in college that it’s important to give students multiple ways to share their learning, especially for ELL students like mine. It’s tough when my unit standards are all “write multiple paragraphs” and “write a five paragraph essay,” so I’m taking opportunities where I can find them.

I made this sample meme to show the kids. That’s my coworker, Ginger, who still refuses to wear pants. Under the cut are some samples that my 8th grade class created last year after we read The Outsiders. I love how smart and funny these kids are.