Analyzing Political CartoonsMatt BarcusTiffany FoutsBrittany Morgan

WEST VIRGINIA CSO’S

• SS.0.9.5.3 Political

Cartoons

• SS.S.9.1 Citizenship

• SS.S.9.2 Civics

• SS.S.9.6 Reading

ObjectivesDevelop critical questionsEvaluateIdentify and ExplainAnalyze political cartoons

LESSON

• Session 1

• Session 2

• Session 3

• Session 4

• Session 5

Session 1

• Persuasive

Techniques

• Symbolism

• Exaggeration

• Labeling

• Analogy

• Irony

Symbolism

Exaggeration

Labeling

Analogy

Irony

Cartoon’s Message

Subject of the Cartoon

Use of Images or artistic techniques

Student’s Reflections and Questions

Session 2 It's No Laughing Matter: Analyzing

Political Cartoons

Session 3 and 4

• Discuss• Reflect• Relate

Are there any images of famous places or famous people? If not, what images are present?

Are any of the images being used as a symbol to stand for a larger concept or idea? If so, what is the meaning of the symbol?

Is the cartoonist using any other artistic techniques (e.g., irony or exaggeration) to express his or her opinion on an issue?

Does the writer label anything in the cartoon? If so, what is the importance of the label?

What message is the author trying to convey in this cartoon?

What evidence in the cartoon supports your opinion?

SESSION 5

Presentations on Political Cartoons