DECODING POLITICAL CARTOONS

INITIAL READING: What can an initial look reveal?What is the topic of this cartoon? What do you already know about the topic?

DRAW CONCLUSIONS: Identifying perspective, bias and messageWhat is the overall message of the cartoon? Is it in favour or against? Who’s perspective is expressed in the cartoon?

YOUR OPINION: Do you agree or disagree with the message of the cartoon ? What opinions & questions do you have about the issue?

CARTOON #1: GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD

CARTOON #2: THE ZIKA VIRUS

INITIAL READING: What can an initial look reveal?What is the topic of this cartoon? What do you already know about the topic?

DRAW CONCLUSIONS: Identifying perspective, bias and messageWhat is the overall message of the cartoon? Is it in favour or against? Who’s perspective is expressed in the cartoon?

YOUR OPINION: Do you agree or disagree with the message of the cartoon ? What opinions & questions do you have about the issue?

CARTOON #3: TOXIC AIR

INITIAL READING: What can an initial look reveal?What is the topic of this cartoon? What do you already know about the topic?

DRAW CONCLUSIONS: Identifying perspective, bias and messageWhat is the overall message of the cartoon? Is it in favour or against? Who’s perspective is expressed in the cartoon?

YOUR OPINION: Do you agree or disagree with the message of the cartoon ? What opinions & questions do you have about the issue?