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- Emojis and Me (.html)
- Photoshop - How to Make Emoji
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- Graphic & Image
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A lesson features the work of O'Plérou Grebet, a graphic designer who created a collection of emojis to represent his life in West Africa. Scholars explore the history and purpose of emojis, then read and discuss an article about Grebert. Pupils create a set of emojis that showcase their interests, hobbies, and other aspects of their identity. Learners share one emoji they created with their peers.
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- Preview the Instagram handle listed to confirm the content is school appropriate
- Have the YouTube video queued to play in full screen to avoid seeing video suggestions and comments
Classroom Considerations
- Requires internet and protection to view websites and the video
- Plan time to make copies of the article
Pros
- The topic of emojis is relevant and popular amongst the lesson's targeted age range
- Boosts social and self-awareness
Cons
- None