DIRECTIONS:

• If need be print this sheet so that you can fill it out or (if you are using Netscape Communicator) select File from the tool bar and then edit page. Completing these two tasks will let you type your answers directly into this form.
• Circle whether or not the characteristic below is evident in the cartoon.
• Next describe the characteristic in the space provided.

yes or no

Are there any Symbols present in the cartoon? What are they:

Symbols:

Can you think of any "deeper meaning" inherent in the symbol. Was the symbol placed in the cartoon for a particular purpose? To convey a some point or to make the reader feel one way or another about the cartoon?

yes or no

Is anything exaggerated in the cartoon? Overly dramatic to make a point? What are they:

yes or no

Is anything distorted? Are any symbols, pictures, people made to look funny, ugly etc.? What are they:

yes or no

Are their any words or statements in the cartoon that may reflect bias?

yes or no

Are any stereotypes present? Is a too-simple version of a group present? Is a group treated unfairly or are they simply used to make a point in the cartoon? What are they:

yes or no

Are any caricature of individuals portrayed? Is an individual exaggerated or distorted? What type of message do you get about this person based on the caricature? What are they:

• You may need to do some research on the historical topic to fully understand a cartoon
• Once you understand the topic, answer the question below.

• Once you understand the elements of the Political Cartoon (step one) and have a firm understanding of the historical context of the cartoon (step two) you will be able to figure out the authors message in the cartoon. 
• This step asks you to describe the authors bias in creating the cartoon in Brief Constructed Response Format.
• Fill in each of the sections below in full sentences.
• You will be asked to state the author's thesis, give four proofs that the thesis is valid and then wrap up your conclusions in a final sentence.