Cartoons for the Classroom: Invasion of the Superdelegates

What are superdelegates? Use this political cartoon analysis handout to explore this informal term with your scholars. Background information gives brief context to help high schoolers examine the featured cartoon, and three talking points guide deeper thinking. Learners consider symbols used and their own opinion on the matter. They do some outside research to better understand the electoral system. Note: this is from 2008. An extension activity with a worksheet is provided.