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Political Cartoon - Satire Introduction 

Agenda

  • Define and discuss satire.
  • Table discussion regarding cartoons below.
  • Group share out.
  • Magazine activity.


Table Discussion

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Steve Sack, (Minneapolis) Star Tribune
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Jack Ohman, The Sacramento Bee

Please choose one cartoon to discuss at your table. Address each question.

  1. What event is the artist alluding to in this cartoon?
  2. What message is being implied?
  3. Is the implication effective? Why or why not?

Magazine Activity 

  • Each student will work individually. 
  • Choose a cartoon from one of the magazines provided.
  • Use this answer document to analyze the cartoon. 
  • At each table - Using your Google@CPS account, one person creates and shares a Google Drawing. Take photos of all cartoons and upload them to the Google Drawing. Share the Google Drawing with me ([email protected]) with editing privileges. 




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