Wednesday, June 17, 2009

JUST ANOTHER CARTOON or is it really CRITICAL LITERACY?



Ok, there are many different types of cartoons and comics out there: some you find in the Sunday paper, some in comic books, others on Cartoon Network. What do you think about this type of cartoon? How does it apply to you?

This is an example of a political cartoon because there is a political message behind the characters and their dialogue. Using this cartoon as an example, create your own cartoon on how you feel about the State Tests. Take a few minutes to think about the message you want to send to your readers before jumping right into it. Also, use the site Political Cartoons... under the Fun Games, Activities, and Sites heading. This site can help students and teachers with ideas for using political cartoons in the classroom.

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