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Editorial CartoonsAn Editorial Cartoon is a simple graphic

presentation of opinion. Although it is often mildly mischievous or amusing, the seriousness of its subject matter helps the public form an opinion on far reaching topics. Cartoonists never pose a solution, they only point out the problem.

Editorial Cartoons

Purpose:

to make people think

CARTOONISTS WANT THE READERS TO UNDERSTAND

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Editorial CartoonsElements

• Title• Captions & Labels• Symbols• Caricatures/Hyperbole• Stereotyping• Literary/Historical Reference• Point of View• Main Idea

Editorial Cartoons• What is the purpose of a political cartoon?

• Where do political cartoons usually appear?

• What are some methods cartoonists use to make their points?

Editorial CARTOONS

Review

Creating Your Own Cartoon

• Select a topic which concerns school– dress code -- fights– graffiti -- gangs– drugs --cafeteria food– racism -- time between classes– homework -- etc..

• Draw a cartoon– include several elements– use pencil

• Back of paper– subject: school– topic:– Point of View– Meaning