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Name: _____________________
Mr. Scro and Mr. Hess
Date ____________________
Global History PBA 2016
Why do people create political cartoons or propaganda posters?
Political cartoons serve to make people think about political, economic and social issues by:
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providing readers with additional viewpoints
assuming the reader has enough background about the issues to understand the message
emphasizing one side of an issue or concern
utilizing humor
relying on drawings to make a point
Some of the benefits of using political cartoons/ propaganda in the classroom is that they can:
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promote interest in political issues
help develop students' analytical thinking skills
encourage creativity
help prepare students for questions on the Social Studies Assessments and Regents Exams
Cartoonists use the following common tools to engage the viewers:
Demonization
Half-Truths or Lies
Humor or Caricatures
Bandwagon
Emotional Appeals
Catchy Slogans
Glittering Generalities
Hasty Generalities
Name Calling
Evocative Symbols
Plain Folks Appeal
Patriotic Appeals
Directions:
1) Each student will choose 1 political cartoon or propaganda poster that pertains to the units we
have studied to date (French Revolution- WW II) and answer questions based on the Cartoon
Analysis Sheet.
2) Each student will then create their own political cartoon or propaganda poster based on a
political, economic and or social issue. Your political cartoon/ propaganda poster can be about
any issue from the past or a present that has affected the world. Use the guidelines below to
create your political cartoon or propaganda poster.
Requirements:
1. One 8½ X 11 White non-lined sheet of paper (you must use most of the sheet)
2. Hand drawn or computer generated (stick figures are not acceptable)
3. If you use images from websites you MUST cite them on the back of your cartoon.
4. If hand drawn it MUST be Colored (by color pencils, markers, pens, crayons, water colors)
5. The BACK of the cartoon should have:
1. Title of Cartoon
2. Name
3. Date
4. Class period
6. It does not have to be one “big” drawing. It can be a comic strip format with multiple panels.
How do I begin to create a political cartoon/ propaganda poster?
1) First you must ask yourself, “Which argument do I want to focus on?”
2) A good way to decide is to look over your notes and look through a newspaper.
3) What thoughts stand out to you? Meaning, was there something that shocked you,
something that you think is not right, something that seems hypocritical, something that is
emotional?
4) You should write down your statement and then ask yourself “why did/do people feel this
way and what they believed should be done?”
Cartoon Analysis Worksheet
Name: _________________________
Cartoon Type __________________
Date Due: ________________
Visuals
1) List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.
2) Which of the objects on your list are symbols and what do you believe the symbols mean?
Words and Common Tools (Please find cartoons that have words)
1) Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.
2) Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.
Analysis
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 groups would agree or disagree with the cartoon’s message? Why?
e) Do you agree or disagree with the cartoonist’s opinion? Why?
f) Check any of the common tools used in this cartoon:
Demonization
Catchy Slogans
Plain Folks Appeal
Emotional Appeals
Evocative Symbols
Hasty Generalities
Name Calling
Humor
Patriotic Appeals
Glittering Generalities
Half-Truths or Lies
Bandwagon