How to Analyze Political Cartoons Power Point

This power point shows students the 5 main types of symbolism used in political cartoons. The goal is to help students think critically and analyze primary sources, such as political cartoons. This power point helps students go beyond the surface to get a deeper meaning of the styles, structures, and techniques used by cartoonists to convey their political agenda. Analyzing primary sources is a critical skill in social studies. For that reason, students will benefit from having a clear lesson on what makes up a political cartoon; teachers will also appreciate the clarity of the lesson