Student Worksheet 3-2: Cartoon Analysis Worksheet |
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| Visuals | Words (not all cartoons include words) | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1. List the objects or people you see in the cartoon. | 1. Identify
the cartoon caption and/or title.
2. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon. 3. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon. |
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| 2. Which of the objects on your list are symbols? | 4. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so? | ||||||||||||||||
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| 3. What do you think each symbol means? | 5. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon. | ||||||||||||||||
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| A. Describe
the action taking place in the cartoon.
B. Explain how the words in the cartoon clarify the symbols. C. Explain the message of the cartoon. D. What special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon's message? Why? |
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Part I, Resource 3-2 |
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