Cartoon Analysis Worksheet

With so many ways to follow the news today, it is imperative to think critically about the sources of information we are turning to. Here is a fantastic graphic organizer that will help your learners develop the skills to...

Political cartoons have been used to decades. What do they symbolize? Why use a political cartoon instead of an editorial piece? Look at the two political cartoons illustrated here and analyze them as a class or in pairs. Consider...

In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about the college application process and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Was Thomas Jefferson a hypocrite? Tackle this question with primary source analysis and an essay. The packet includes historical background, a writing prompt, a combined outline and checklist, and ten primary documents paired with...

In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons featuring Santa Claus as a symbol. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about symbolism and respond to 3 talking point questions.

Students consider the role of editorial cartoons on American politics. In this editorial cartoons lesson, students discover the history of the cartoons in America, analyze some cartoons, and then draw their own cartoons that make social...

What are political parties and what so strategists do? In this political analysis instructional activity, students analyze political strategies to understand their strengths and weaknesses. They use key details from the text to learn how...

Students explore political cartoons.  In this government current events lesson, students analyze the visual language and symbolism present in five different political cartoons.  Students discuss the event or issue that inspired...

Engage your class in a series of activities, each related to the use or analysis of symbols used to convey patriotic or national concepts. They identify different national symbols and explain their meanings, discussing the importance of...