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Creating a Cartoon

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In this journalism worksheet, students learn the guidelines for creating a political or editorial cartoon. Students complete 5 questions which help them plan the purpose, characters and setting for the cartoon. Students then draw the cartoon which pokes fun at a societal issue. Students grade their cartoon on a rubric.

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editorial cartoons, political cartoons

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editorial cartoon, political cartoon, social studies
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5th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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