Emoji

Discussion Starters

Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students read about the evolution and use of emoji. They learn related vocabulary and discuss topics such as emoji diversity. They also explore the limits of emoji by doing a group challenge.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
feelings
moods
communication
expressing opinions
interpretive
productive
interactive

Vocabulary

emotion
universal
clear-cut
wink
flirt
inside joke
harmless
crack the code
critic
limit (noun)
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