Then, look for popular symbols, like uncle sam, who represents the united states, or famous political figures. Show examples of political cartoons from the ualr web exhibit and ask students to talk about what stands out in each example shown. Table of contents analyzing political cartoons student worksheet monsters under the bed tsunami, war, recent events 20042005 4. The increase in newspaper and magazine circulation in the 1800s provided a rich environment for the rise and use of political cartoons. Analyzing political cartoons is an important historical skill and this activity helps students practice doing so. Using political artoons in the american history lassroom.
In a society such as colonial america where many of the citizens were uneducated. Cortez, bsess ii2 created using powtoon free sign up at your. Examples of political cartoons from the ualr web exhibit for introduction. Using informational text strategies political cartoon analysis worksheet, answer key background. For more practice, find some political cartoons on your own and discover the message they are trying to send.
Rubric for assessing a political cartoon pearson education. List the people, objects, and places in the cartoon. The creation of this jolt usually involves note that in the following pages we have usually not identi. In this warmup lesson students analyze symbols used in political cartoons. Identify five elements of a political cartoon symbol, exaggeration, irony, labeling, and analogy. Analyze a cartoon the critical thinking consortium. E e u c q t observe have students identify and note details. Analyzing political cartoons teachercreated lesson plan.
Students will analyze political cartoons from online sources. Analyzing political cartoons social studies resources. Using a selection of political cartoons from the moad website and the online behind the lines exhibitions. Political cartoons are drawings with a partisan message for viewers about what they should think or do politically. All trademarks and s on this website are property of their respective owners. Katelynn toth graded assignment analyzing political cartoons analyze one of the political cartoons in. Political cartoons for the classroom welcome to clrep. For the political cartoon at the bottom right of the page, answer all of the following questions that apply. Ensure you are familiar with the terms metaphor and analogy, define if required.
Key elements of a political cartoon a good political cartoon gets across its creators message through a jolt of recognition or identi. Analyzing political cartoons b s e r o v e guide students with the sample questions as they respond to the n o r e i primary source. By examining the image and text elements of the cartoon, you can start to understand its deeper message and evaluate its effectiveness. Come up with a list of metaphors and analogies on a range of topics. Analyzing political cartoons ua at little rock collections and. The political cartoon has a very subjective viewpoint. Give students the artoon analysis worksheet from the national archives and with teachers guidance, have them fill in answers using the explosion of iddle political cartoon. This activity is a great one that i enjoy using in class. To analyze political cartoons, start by looking at the picture and identifying the main focus of the cartoon, which will normally be exaggerated for comic effect. Adapted from using and analyzing political cartoons by the department of school and group services the colonial williamsburg foundation the elements of political cartoons introducing the concept editorial cartoons are not just like other comics. A political cartoon is a drawing or comic strip containing a political or social. To use political cartoons as a device for interpreting events in herbert hoovers life to hone criticalthinking skills to involve students in the process of cartoon analysis to encourage further historical research. They eventually draw their own cartoons about the controversial topic of their choosing to show their understanding. After you identify the symbols in a cartoon, think about what the cartoonist means each symbol to stand for.
Through the use of analogy, irony, symbolism, and exaggeration the cartoonist expresses the themes and problems of their historical era. Analyzing political cartoons us history honors using a combination of words and images, political cartoons use humor to make a serious point and often express a political point of view on an issue better than words do. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon. Cartoonists persuasive techniques symbolism cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. After you identify the symbols in a cartoon, think about what the cartoonist intends each symbol to stand for. Railroad owners held extensive power and fortune in the 1870s in america. Promoting critical analysis of current events, law, and social issues. The success of the political cartoon can be found in its appeal to the masses.
The goal of a political cartoonist is to try to influence the viewer to a particular viewpoint and predispose him or her to a particular action. I run this activity as a group activity where the political cartoons rotate from group to group and walk around as the stude. Download file king andrew the first, born to command lithograph by edward williams clay illustrating jacksons sovereignlike behavior in a popular broadside. How to analyse a political cartoon points for discussion. List the objects or people you see in the the cartoon.
Choose one of the following cartoons to analyze using the cartoon analysis worksheet. Your job is to identify, defend, and challenge the drawings main argument. Analyzing political cartoons life ssfhs com 1,441 view. Key issue and cartoonists position are clearly identifiable. Political cartoons page 5 analyzing political cartoons group work round 1 get with your group and write your group members names in round one slot round 2 symbolism round 2 exaggeration round 2 labeling round 2 analogy round 2 irony round 3 draw a political cartoon that counters the viewpoint in your cartoon round 4 draw a political. How to analyse a political cartoon amazon web services. Designed and developed by the education staff, national archives and records administration, washington, dc 20408. The use of political and editorial cartoons in the classroom can have multiple benefits. Be aware that political cartoons are deceptively simple. The first 100 days response worksheet, attached answer upon reading. At its best, a cartoon offers visual and written features that together make its case. Level 2 which of the objects on your list are symbols. A project of the citizenship law related education program for the schools of maryland 520 west fayette street baltimore, maryland 21201 410. Analyzing political cartoons critical thinking compare and contrast how would you contrast the cartoon s depiction of the american representatives with its depiction of the french directory.
Analyzing political cartoons create a political cartoon. Latest news, headlines, analysis, photos and videos on political cartoons. Lesson 5 analyzing political cartoons lincoln log cabin state. Analyzing political cartoons use the cartoon analysis worksheet from the national archives website to analyze the meaning of the cartoons below. Analyzing political cartoons analyze one of the political cartoons in the. Discuss the significance of the cartoon as it applies to andrew jackson and the ank war. Political cartoon analysis tacos political cartoons present concise opinions or pointed criticism about issues and events that are provocative and hard hitting. Use this guide to identify the persuasive techniques used in political cartoons. Encourage them to go back and forth between the t f s l columns. Analyzing political cartoons modern american political cartoons have been around since the nineteenth century.
Analyzing political cartoons political cartoons are used as propaganda, to draw attention to an ideas, event, or person, to present a point of view, to encourage or deter a course of action, or to stimulate debate on an issue, event, or person. Though blunt and opinionated, it actually invites you to consider its argument or its reasoning. Political cartoons use imagery and text to comment on a contemporary social issue. The worksheet is a twopage pdf file that guides students through the process of analyzing any political cartoon. Using political cartoons to understand historical events. Designed and developed by the education staff, national archives and records administration, washington, dc 20408 list the objects or people you see in the cartoon. Straight, severe lines can express anger while squiggly lines can be playful and. In other words, it presents reasons to support its view, or at least it hints at or suggests those reasons. Type text political cartoon analysis worksheet cartoon name irony exaggeration analogy symbolism inferencespov type text political cartoon analysis worksheet.
Cartoon analysis guide use this guide to identify the persuasive techniques used in political cartoons. Consider what features of the cartoon help present its argument or make its case. Key issue and cartoonists position are identifiable. An extensive list of persuasive language devices and sample written analysis.
The xyz affair the paris monster is the official title of this 1798 political cartoon satirizing the xyz. Identify the methods and techniques used by the cartoonist to. Health care bridge social studies editorial cartoons lesson plan. Classroom teacher julian charter school julian, united states. Volck and joseph keppler penned many popular cartoons advocating social reform. Exaggerate, enlarge or stretch an image or part of the image to draw attention to it. Tps direct is a professional development program from the library of congress. They may contain a caricature of a wellknown person or an allusion to a contemporary event or trend. Lesson 5 analyzing political cartoons lincoln log cabin. Decoding a political cartoon can be tricky, so remember the acronym p. Cartoonists use simple objects, or symbols, to stand for larger concepts or ideas. Teachers guides and analysis tool library of congress.
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