1. Major Art Modality Utilized: Visual Art Multiple Intelligences Addressed: Visual, Interpersonal Lesson Abstract: Students will study elements of political cartoons and create their own cartoons about events/circumstances in their lives at school. Materials Needed: Internet, LCD projector newspapers, magazines, copies of Political Cartoon Vocabulary and Cartoon Analysis Worksheet, blank paper, crayons/colored pencils, copies of Personal Political Cartoon Rubric. (See Lesson Handout #1, #2, #3 for more details. Procedures: 1. Begin by showing students several different examples of recent political cartoons from the internet, newspapers, or magazines. Discuss the various topics that the political cartoons are addressing. 2. Introduce students to the idea that political cartoons have been used by artists and journalists for many years. Show images of political cartoons from the pre-Revolutionary war period in America or from the pre-French Revolution (see Resources section for links). Ask students to identify similarities between these older cartoons and the more modern counterparts. 3. Distribute the Political Cartoon Vocabulary handout (Lesson Handout #1) and define each term, discussing them in relation to the cartoons the students have already seen. 4. For a continuation of the lesson at home, ask students to select a political cartoon from a newspaper or magazine and complete the Cartoon Analysis Worksheet (Lesson Handout #2) Standards Addressed in this Lesson: interpret political cartoons (GPS) (SSPS_B2007-22) investigate how the development of American political parties, special interest groups and the media affect public opinion and political involvement in local, state, and national elections (GPS) (SSPS_D2007-26) explore contemporary and historical developments related to two-dimensional design (GPS) (VA2D_B2011-5) Standards Addressed in this Lesson: interpret political cartoons (GPS) (SSPS_B2007-22) investigate how the development of American political parties, special interest groups and the media affect public opinion and political involvement in local, state, and national elections (GPS) (SSPS_D2007-26) explore contemporary and historical developments related to two-dimensional design (GPS) (VA2D_B2011-5) SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Art- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Art- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) Page 1 of 7

2. Area for Teacher Notes: Procedures: (Continued) 5. Discuss the goal or purpose in a political cartoon: Why did the cartoonist choose the medium he or she did? How do cartoons differ from editorials or written articles? How can cartoons prompt change or discussion? 6. In small groups, ask students to brainstorm about issues they care about in their local schools. These can be civic-minded (Example: encouraging students to recycle paper rather than throw it away) or policy-oriented (Example: a student's perspective on “high stakes” testing). Share small group brainstorms with the class and creating a list on the board. 7. Students choose one topic that interests them and they will create a cartoon that represents their point-of-view or editorial opinion about the topic. They may use both words and pictures to represent the topic. Encourage the students to draw their cartoon about something they actually do have an opinion about because that will show in their finished products. They may color their illustration if they wish. 8. Students will present their cartoons to the class, explaining their choice of topic and the way in which they elected to represent their ideas and opinions. Encourage students to utilize the appropriate vocabulary when discussing their cartoon. 9. Display the cartoons in the classroom as a “Political Cartoon Gallery.” If possible, submit relevant cartoons to a school newspaper or school website. SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Arts- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Arts- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) Page 2 of 7

3. Area for Teacher Notes: Assessment: Evaluate student learning using the following rubric for the personal cartoon assignment: Resources/ Links: Inspiration for Lesson http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-9- 12/Drawing_Political_Cartoons.aspx#Instructionhttp://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/lessons/grade-9- 12/Drawing_Political_Cartoons.aspx#Instruction http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/765?locale=en Revolutionary Period Political Cartoons: http://www.learner.org/biographyofamerica/prog04/feature/gallery_00.html http://frrevolution.tripod.com/ SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Arts- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) SUBJECT AREA/ SUGGESTED GRADE LEVEL: Social Studies & Visual Arts- Political Cartoons (11 th -12 th Grade) Page 3 of 7

4. Lesson Handout #1 Political Cartoon Vocabulary Editorial: Cynical: Symbol: Caption: Caricature: Personification: Page 4 of 7

5. Lesson Handout #2 Page 5 of 7

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7. Lesson Handout #3 Page 7 of 7