"Editorial cartoons" refers to drawings or illustrations that express the opinions of the artist about current events, politics, or social issues. These cartoons often use humor and satire to highlight and comment on important topics happening in the world.
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Imagine the possibilities for creating classroom galleries
of editorial cartoons from around the country about a specific candidate or a hot topic.
Included: Activities that involve students in interviewing a local newspaper reporter,
creating editorial cartoons, comparing newspapers, and much more!
Just one note of caution:
Because editorial cartoons tackle some controversial issues, screen materials before using them in class.
Included: Online resources that promote higher order thinking activities through the use
of editorial cartoons.
Editorial cartoons In an exception to the usual trend these days, the Louisiana newspaper The Advocate has hired an editorial cartoonist, two - time Pulitzer Prize winner Walt Handelsman.
Similarly, these new drawings are based
on editorial cartoons reinterpreted into billboard size compositions that include both popular imagery and personalities from the political realm.
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Mr. Lasher had a hand in producing a campaign flier that included a New York
Post editorial cartoon depicting Mr. Ferrer planting a kiss on the buttocks of Al Sharpton.
In one lesson, students examined and analyzed
editorial cartoons related to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of building a pipeline to ferry crude oil from Alberta's tarsands to the United States.
His works touch upon a wide spectrum of American culture, ranging from trenchant anti-war messages in the style of
political editorial cartoons, reflecting the influence of William Blake and Goya, to more philosophical, whimsical messages oriented around literature, religion, sexuality, and sports.
An exhibit that explores
how editorial cartoons effectively expose hypocrisy, reveal contradictions, introduce new ideas, and promote fresh perspectives as news events unfold.
A
recent editorial cartoon in The Atlanta Journal - Constitution helpfully suggested a possible means of extinction (above).
And a personal note: In 2013, I'm looking forward to publication of the 10th anniversary edition of «Food Politics» and, in September, my
new editorial cartoon book with Rodale Press: «Eat, Drink, Vote: An Illustrated Guide to Food Politics.»
During that campaign Lasher designed a flier featuring a
controversial editorial cartoon from the New York Post depicting Ferrer courting favor from the Reverend Al Sharpton that was blasted as «racist, anti-Latino, and anti-black.»
Kids gravitate more willingly
toward editorial cartoons, and the format is often richer in political, economic, and social impact, added Cagle, who is the creator of a truly unique Internet resource — Teacher Guide for the Professional Cartoonists Index.
As an extension activity, challenge students to design their
own editorial cartoons that counter the sentiments of the cartoons in their portfolios.
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Editorial cartoons cover a lot of high - level concepts: metaphor, simile, hyperbole, satire, irony — things that are harder to convey in text,» Peg Cagle told Education World.
Awards Adam Zyglis, staff cartoonist for the Buffalo News, is this year's recipient of the National Press Foundation's Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartooning [Buffalo News]
'' News / Prints: Printmaking and the Newspaper» (at IPCNY, New York, closed October 19) included
historical editorial cartoons, Meiji - era Japanese newspapers, collages using newsprint as a found object and other works of contemporary art in its exploration of newspapers as both primary and secondary sources for art.
About Blog Ann Telnaes
creates editorial cartoons in various mediums - animation, visual essays, live sketches, and traditional print - for the Washington Post.
Editorial cartoons Hindu groups are protesting a recent cartoon by the South African cartoonist Zapiro that uses the god Ganesh as a stand - in for the Indian cricket board.
Use editorial cartoons to teach about elections past and present Wise teachers around the United States are using news stories about the upcoming national election as a timely lesson in citizenship.
The Professional Cartoonists» Index: Teacher's guide «The largest collection of
newspaper editorial cartoons on the Web,» this site offers a guide and lesson plans that include games to encourage students to discuss current events and to explore and interpret the symbolism in cartoons.
He has stated that his interest in this technique is a result of the influence of artists such as William Blake and Goya, and the style of
political editorial cartoons.
About Blog Ann Telnaes creates
editorial cartoons in various mediums - animation, visual essays, live sketches, and traditional print - for the Washington Post.
A number of people pointed out in response to Telnaes» tweet that most newspapers leave President Barack Obama's daughters out of their political criticism and
editorial cartoons, even though they regularly appear with the president at political events.
Jake Halpern, a Putlizer Prizer Winner in
Editorial Cartooning, was a 2011 - 2012 Fulbright U.S. Scholar to India, and Jack E. Davis, a Putlizer Prize Winner in History, was a 2002 - 2003 Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Jordan.