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Cartoons for the Classroom:

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Editorial cartoonists can make a big impact: this political cartoon analysis handout displays 2 cartoons by 2011 Pulitzer-award-winning cartoonist Mike Keefe. Background information gives learners context on the award, and 3 talking points guide deeper thinking. Learners consider meaning behind the cartoons, and then view Keefe's online portfolio (linked). They select some favorites and present an analysis to their classmates, or write an explanation to turn in.

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critical thinking, current events, political cartoons

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current events, critical thinking skills, mike keefe, political cartoon analysis, pulitzer prize, cartoons for the classroom, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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