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In this lesson, students will explore non-essential details by discussing the famous Internet meme, Grumpy Cat. After signing the attendance clipboard, students will share news stories that relate to the main idea of Grumpy Cat's popularity. They will engage in vocabulary matching exercises and may work independently or with a partner. The lesson will culminate in group oral presentations about Grumpy Cat's impact on Internet culture, highlighting relevant details that support their main ideas.
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Lesson 7: Non-Essential Details Please sign the attendance clipboard.
Share a news story with the class. “The main idea of the article I read was that…” “One detail that supported the main idea was…” “Another detail that supported the main idea was…”
Vocabulary Matching • Match the vocabulary word to its definition. • You may work independently or with a partner.
Oral Presentations • Discuss • Form Groups
GRUMPY CAT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INscMGmhmX4 Internet meme: an idea that spreads from person to person on the Internet
New Meme Based on Grumpy Cat… ….GRUMPY GRANDMA!
Details Copy these details onto your chart in order of most relevant to least relevant! • Grumpy Cat is owned by Tabatha Bundesen. • Grumpy Cat’s real name is Tardar Sauce. • Grumpy Cat representatives signed a deal with Nestle Purina PetCare’s Friskies brand to become the company’s spokescat. • People love watching cat videos. • Grumpy Cat also has a movie deal, a book on the New York Times bestseller list, and a branded coffee drink.
Have a good weekend! • For homework, begin working with your group on the oral presentation.