Analyzing Political Cartoons

The decisions students make about social and political issues are often influenced by what they hear, see, and read in the news. For this reason, it is important for them to learn about the techniques used to convey political messages and attitudes. In this lesson, high school students learn to evaluate political cartoons for their meaning, message, and persuasiveness. Students will learn about the artistic techniques cartoonists frequently use, and, for the summative project, will create their own political cartoon, analyze it, and give a presentation on their illustration.

Resource ID#: 75392 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9, 10

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)

Keywords: political cartoon, exaggeration, politics, irony, analogy, caption, symbol, persuasive, rhetoric, abstract, concrete, satire

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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