1. Do-Now 1. Take out your “Constitution Quests” and essays. A stapler will be passed around if you need to attach them. Make sure your name is on each, please!!! 2. Preview the Bill of Rights packet you have just received. THINK ABOUT IT: 3. THINK ABOUT IT: What was missing from the U.S. Constitution which the first 10 amendments now provide? Monday, December 8 th Agenda Do Now Video clip viewing: “Bill of Rights Rap” Political Cartoon Analysis Create your own political cartoons Homework Please complete your Bill of Rights cartoons tonight for homework and be prepared to explain them. We will post them and have a gallery viewing tomorrow.

2. Bill of Rights Video Clips http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=96B2F54D-4FDF-417F-9CC8-37EEACD60344&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US# http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSA8LX0xNLg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLm81-D5jkw&feature=related

3. Bill of Rights Cartoon Analysis Day A political cartoon is like a short, artistic editorial, often used to express a viewpoint or criticism of an event or person. The following political cartoons reference the Bill of Rights Use the two worksheets provided to help you analyze the following political cartoons.

4. Title:What is the title of the cartoon? What does it mean to you? Dates:What significant event happened on this date? People:Who is in the cartoon? What does the person represent? Objects:What is in the cartoon? What does the object represent? Symbols: How is symbolism being used? Emotions: What emotion is the author expressing? Actions: What is happening here? Statements: What is the cartoon saying? Key words: Are there any key words or phrases used? Taking sides:Who would agree the with the cartoon? Disagree? Cartoonist:What is the cartoonist trying to tell his/her audience? YOU:What did you learn from this cartoon??? What is the best way to examine a political cartoon?

5. Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights does this political cartoon illustrate? HECK, I DON’T EVEN LIKE TO DRAW THE DARN THINGS.

6. Tortured Logic Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights does this political cartoon illustrate?Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights does this political cartoon illustrate? How do you know?How do you know? What is the author trying to say?What is the author trying to say? Do you agree or disagree?Do you agree or disagree?

7. Which amendment in the bill of rights, or freedom provided under the First Amendment does each cartoon illustrate? The Freedom to Disagree http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=12476 Protecting Democracy http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=11481 Religion http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=20150 Dissent http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=24115 T-Shirt http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=20416 Campaign contributors http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=15875 The King http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=2909 Pledge of Allegiance http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=24115 Censorship http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=17103 Pledge of Allegiance http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=4407 Newspaper Reporter http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=10858 Ten Commandments http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=10854 Newspaper Reporter http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=20416 Hand on the Bible http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=5200 National Security http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=15135 The Patriot Act http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=11057

8. Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights does each of the following cartoons illustrate? Texas http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=24696 Still haven’t been charged http://www.claybennett.com/pages2/detainee.html Lawyer in a barrel http://www.landmarkcases.org/gideon/cartoon.html This Home http://www.cartoonistgroup.com/store/add.php?iid=1276 Taped http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/herblock/images/s03488u.jpg Wiretaps http://www.claybennett.com/pages2/wiretaps.html

9. Now you try… What do you see in the cartoon? Make a list. Include objects, people, and any characteristics that seem to be exaggerated. How are symbols used in this cartoon? What does each stand for? What is happening in the cartoon? What is the cartoonist's message? Does he or she seem to believe in the government’s ability to provide fair representation for poor defendants? Do you agree or disagree with the message?

10. Select 1 of these 10 amendments to illustrate in a political cartoon. Think about it… How can I illustrate this amendment? Can I show it being upheld? Can I show it being withheld? What kind of symbolism can I use to make my point? Your turn to create a political cartoon!

11. Title:What is the title of the cartoon? What does it mean to you? Dates:What significant event happened on this date? People:Who is in the cartoon? What does the person represent? Objects:What is in the cartoon? What does the object represent? Symbols: How is symbolism being used? Emotions: What emotion is the author expressing? Actions: What is happening here? Statements: What is the cartoon saying? Key words: Are there any key words or phrases used? Taking sides:Who would agree the with the cartoon? Disagree? Cartoonist:What is the cartoonist trying to tell his/her audience? YOU:What did you learn from this cartoon??? What is the best way to examine a political cartoon?