Objective: Recognize and comprehend symbols in editorials and determine what they represent.
Activity — Explore symbolism through analysis of online editorial cartoons. Complete the bingo card you were given by finding symbols located in this website: www.cagle.com . In the left menu, click on Daily Editorial Cartoons, then scroll through analyzing the symbols you find in the editorial cartoons. Write down the name of the cartoonist and the title of the cartoon in the space provided.
Turn the card in at the end of class. Make sure your name is on the card!
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Click on the following link to review the techniques we discussed in class. Your task is to locate and label the persuasive techniques used in each cartoon. Study it first and decide where the techniques have been used. Return to this screen when you have finished.
http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/political_cartoon/model.html
Click on the “comment” button below and send me a message about what you learned today. Was it helpful?
Which of the cartoons had the greatest impact on you — made you think more deeply? Explain.
Your homework is to analyze the editorial cartoon handed out in class and complete the questions at the bottom of the page. A copy of the handout can be found here: Tuesday’s Homework
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Just what is an editorial cartoon, anyway? How does it differ from any other kind of cartoon. Why is an editorial cartoon on the editorial page? What’s the difference between news reporting and editorializing?
Our studies over the next two weeks should help you answer these questions, make you a better analyst of visual messages, and equip you to create your OWN editorial cartoon!
Take 5 minutes to view the example editorial cartoon. Discuss with your partner and be prepared to discuss with the class on Tuesday. Click on this link to see the example.
Following Monday’s class discussion, with a partner, create a poster that illustrates what each of these terms means. Present your poster to the class.
caricature
juxtaposition
symbolism
exaggeration
labeling
analogy
irony
Click here for more information on techniques and symbols.
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Scan through today’s newspaper. Notice:
- which sections you enjoy the most.
- which headlines catch your attention.
- which articles you read.
Choose one article to read thoroughly. Be prepared to discuss this article with your group. Why did you read it? Why should it be in the newspaper? What did the writer do to catch your attention and make you want to read this article? Would you recommend it to others? Why?
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Take a moment and read “Who is Mrs. Mullan?” (Click on the link in the left menu bar.) Comment by writing a brief introduction telling the world about you. How are you unique from everyone else in this class? What makes you special? What are your special interests and hobbies? What do we have in common?
The more we know about each other, the easier it is to share ideas and feel that we are valued members of this learning community. Go for it!
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Do you know what businesses, scientists, reporters, researchers, doctors, and students have in common?
Using technology to share ideas and create solutions to problems.
This year we will also use technology to share and communicate. You are part of the 21st Century Learning Community! Your ideas will be open to the world.
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Be sure to save all work into YOUR folder on the “H:” drive.
To save into your folder: After keyboarding your document, go to File>Save
Change the Save in: drop down menu to your student number (click on the down arrow and choose it)
In the File Name field at the bottom of the box, give the document an easily identifiable name. Click Save!
To make sure that the document is there, exit the the document and click on My Computer on the desktop. Find the icon with your student number and (H:) and double click. Your document should be visible. Double click and open it up!
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