START WITH MS. OLSON, THEN SELF-DIRECTED Political Cartoon Skill-Lesson
How To: Analyze a Political Cartoon We will use PAWS to help us think about political cartoons. P=People in the cartoon- who are they? A=Actions-what is happening in the cartoon? W=Words- what is the meaning of any words? S= Symbols- what do they mean? Then, PoV- Point of View-what is the cartoonist’s view on the issue? Do you agree? Let’s Practice!
The Modern Colossus of (Rail)Roads
The Bosses of the Senate
Hopelessly Bound to the Stake * The men who are breathing fire are the faces of many of the industrialists (businessmen and factory owners) from late 19th Century.
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The Trust Giant’s Point of View
A Trustworthy Beast-Andrew Carnegie
Robber Barons of Today
King Rockefeller
The Protectors of Our Industries
The Tournament of Today
NOW… Take a political cartoon analysis handout. Choose TWO of the cartoons and fill in the PAWS charts about the cartoons you have picked. Check in your work with me!