CHV2O – Unit 2 – Lesson 3: Expressing Opinions – Analysing Political Cartoons

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• Create a political cartoon using key cartoonist elements, as well as other artistic techniques that convey meaning.

Lesson Outcomes

• Identify five elements of a political cartoon.
• Interpret the elements of a political cartoon and to understand the cartoonist’s point of view.
• Express your interpretation of the cartoon and support your conclusions with evidence.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Cartoon of the Day
2. Starter: Guess the Celeb!
3. Political Cartoons [teacher led discussion]
4. Task 1. Political Cartoons [intro video]
5. Elements of a Political Cartoon [class discussion]
6. Task 2. Analysing Political Cartoons [paired analysis activity]
7. Review: Connect to Citizenship!

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