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Political Cartoon Skill-Lesson

How To: Analyze a Political Cartoon

We will use PAWS to help us think about political cartoons.

P=People in the cartoon- who are they?A=Actions-what is happening in the cartoon?W=Words- what is the meaning of any words?S= Symbols- what do they mean?Then, PoV- Point of View-what is the

cartoonist’s view on the issue? Do you agree?

Let’s Practice!

The Modern Colossus of (Rail)Roads

The Bosses of the Senate

Hopelessly Bound to the Stake

*The men who are breathing fire are the faces of many of the industrialists (businessmen and factory owners) from late 19th Century.

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The Trust Giant’s Point of View

A Trustworthy Beast-Andrew Carnegie

Robber Barons of Today

King Rockefeller

The Protectors of Our Industries

The Tournament of Today

NOW…

Take a political cartoon analysis handout.Choose TWO of the cartoons and fill in the

PAWS charts about the cartoons you have picked.

Check in your work with me!