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Cartoons from the 2008 Presidential election provide the text for a lesson designed to help learners understand how political cartoonists use persuasive techniques to present a point of view.
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Instructional Ideas
- To update the resource, include political cartoons from the current election
Classroom Considerations
- The last in a series of eight resources focused on the US presidential process
- The resource was designed for the 2008 US presidential election
Pros
A five-page resource includes a detailed plan, links to online cartoon resources, worksheets, and information about how to analyze political cartoons and the persuasive techniques used.
Cons
- Instructors would need to locate political cartoons of the current election