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Borrowing from the Greek Debt

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Use political cartoons to help your class understand the European Debt Crisis and visual symbolism. This analysis handout includes two cartoons depicting the crisis and prompts learners to consider possible symbols and allusions to best understand the cartoonist's point. Background information helps them "read between the lines." As an extension, consider having each learner make their own cartoon about a current event of their choice.

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metaphors, figurative language, literary devices, allusions, symbolism, political cartoons

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allusion, metaphor, symbolism, cross-curricular, critical thinking activity, debt crisis, political cartoon analysis, greek debt, euro zone, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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