CHV2O – Unit 2 – Lesson 4: Creating Political Cartoons

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Learning 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

• Cartoon of the Day
• Starter: Why are cartoonists vital to democracy?
• Task 1. Cartoon and Prompt Response [individual thought task]
• How to Create a Political Cartoon [teacher led discussion, video and discussion].

Assignment 2.1 | Create a Political Cartoon

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