(Lazare):

post definitions + example sentences for the following words/phrases from the text:

• became mainstream

• make that claim

• dates back to

• gaining popularity

• triggering

• have a habit of

• filtered image

Add an image or meme to represent the word.

Place major events from the text in order from the earliest to the latest one:

• Smartphone influence;

• Robert Cornelius’ first selfie

• Grand Duchess Anastasia’s mirror selfie

• First arm's-length group selfie

• Selfie becomes Oxford Word of the Year

Post from the perspective of a historical figure reacting to selfies (e.g., “What would Robert Cornelius or Queen Victoria think of TikTok selfies today?”)

(Marisha)

Write a short essay on it:

“Selfies do more harm than good.”
Students post short arguments or record video responses for either side. (based on the text)

Peter

Answer the questions:

1. When and how was the first selfie taken?

2. What role did smartphones play in selfie culture?

3. What are the psychological reasons behind taking selfies?

Thomas

Write 4 facts that were interesting for you about the text.

When your classmates answer the poll describe a tendency of taking a selfie in class in the comments.