Megan Courtney Name: Political Cartoons Class/Subject: American History Date: 4-12-2011 Objective: For students to recognize and

d define a political cartoon For students to be able to analyze and decipher the artists opinions from a political cartoon Content Standards 16.A.3b: Make inferences about historical events and eras using historical maps and other historical sources. 16.A.4b: Compare competing historical interpretations of an event. 16.C.3b (US): Explain relationships among the American economy and slavery, immigration, industrialization, labor and urbanization, 1700present. Materials/Resources: Smartboard Computer Powerpoint presentation Political cartoon worksheet Teachers Goals: For students to practice using technology in the classroom For students to practice skills involving newspapers and other media sources Time: 15-20 2 min 2 min 10 min Start of Class: Teacher Introduction: Teacher asks students what they think is a political cartoon. Teacher writes answers on the smartboard. Lesson: 1. Teacher informs students of the four questions they should think of while examining a political cartoon 2. Teacher demonstrates how to use the questions while examining a political cartoon. Teacher marks up the picture to show his/her thinking 3. Students examine a political cartoon from the reconstruction period of United States history 4. Students, with teacher guidance, mark ideas on the political cartoon

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5. Students and teacher examine a political cartoon from the recent 2008 election 6. Students fill out political cartoon worksheet as the questions arise Checks for Understanding: Teacher listens to student answer and watch as they examine the cartoons. There will also be a homework assignment for the students. Using the skills they learned that day in class, students will choose one of two political cartoons to write an extended response for. Closing: Teacher reminds students that political cartoons are still common today and encourage students should examine current cartoons Self-assessment: Teacher reflects on how the lesson went