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A complete list of due dates is located in my


classroom beside the political cartoon


"Bulletin Board."


 


Please check there if you are unsure of


when your cartoon is due.


 

 
 
 

Assignment:
 
Cartoon
You need to find a political cartoon either in the newspaper, on a website, or any other resource and bring that cartoon to me so I can make a transparency.  After receiving your transparency, you will use an overhead projector and trace the cartoon on a piece of white paper.  Your final product should be outlined with a black fine tip marker and colored completely with colored pencils or crayons.
 
Summary
You will also need to include a typed summary of what that cartoon means to you and what the importance this cartoon has in today's world.  Use no less than 20 font using Times-New Roman.  There is a minumum of 50 words to be used to explain your cartoon. 
 
Documentation 
You must include proper documentation on your assignment also.  (artist, paper, date, and page)  If it is a website, please provide that documentation. USE THE WEBSITE BELOW TO CREATE YOUR RESOURCE.

Find your political cartoon in a newspaper or one of the links below:

www.politicalcartoons.com

www.cagle.com

Easy Bibliography (use to create your resource)