12. Political Cartoons
Description:
Have students…
A) Look at the cartoons labeled “A”. Talk about what you see and what you think the artists are trying to say. What is their point of view?
A – Elephant
A – Watching t.v.
A – Looking in Mirror
Then, write a summary statement about what you think these cartoons show about Canadian identity.
B) Look at the cartoons labeled “B”. Talk about what you see and what you think the artists are saying. What is their point of view?
B – Birds
B – Boys fishing
B – Tangled fishermen
Then, write a summary sentence about what you think these cartoons show about Canada’s resources.
Materials:
- Examples of political cartoons
Sources:
- Canadian Newspapers – http://www.journalismnet.com/papers/canada.htm
Cartoon Websites: