Examining Editorial Cartoons
Oh no! I have noticed that my examples are out of date AND I forgot to give credit to my sources! Please find an example of each of the common techniques used by cartoonists and compile them either in a Google Doc or print them off! The best will be used to replace mine.
Below are some good editorial cartoon sites to get you started:
TO access the Google Slides file you need to make a copy of, please click on the link below. DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR SOURCES OF YOUR CARTOONS! And remember, you need to be able to explain the cartoons you have chosen. Having discussions with your family over the weekend may help with this!
Once finished, please ensure you submit your link to the Google Form below and that you have changed the sharing settings according to the photo (go into Advanced Settings).
- Caption
- Labels
- Relative Size
- Light and Dark
- Composition
- Symbols
- Caricature
Below are some good editorial cartoon sites to get you started:
- http://mackaycartoons.net
- http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorial_cartoon.html
- http://ipolitics.ca/cartoons/
- http://calgaryherald.com/gallery/editorial-cartoons
- http://editorialcartoonists.com
- http://thechronicleherald.ca/federal-election-2015/1316986-12-editorial-cartoons-your-complete-guide-to-the-federal-election-camp
TO access the Google Slides file you need to make a copy of, please click on the link below. DO NOT FORGET TO INCLUDE YOUR SOURCES OF YOUR CARTOONS! And remember, you need to be able to explain the cartoons you have chosen. Having discussions with your family over the weekend may help with this!
Once finished, please ensure you submit your link to the Google Form below and that you have changed the sharing settings according to the photo (go into Advanced Settings).
- 8A Submission Form: http://goo.gl/forms/mIkdJbxMCF
- 8D Submission Form: http://goo.gl/forms/A74PseyzAT
- 8G Submission Form: http://goo.gl/forms/cyXF4oLhAC
Kidblog
- Hum 8A: kidblog.org/MidSunHum8A
Mapping Links
Great interactive website to show how big countries actually are:
(when not being distorted by the Mercator system)
http://thetruesize.com/#?borders=1~!MTc3Njg0NDU.MTc4MDMxOQ*MzYwMDAwMDA(MA
A clip from the 'West Wing' that explains the distortion, and how it relates to worldview and European ethnocentrism/imperialism: https://youtu.be/LA0BLrLW0PE
Who was Mercator: (Very Renaissance-ish)
https://youtu.be/o1iTDxOEcpA
http://thetruesize.com/#?borders=1~!MTc3Njg0NDU.MTc4MDMxOQ*MzYwMDAwMDA(MA
A clip from the 'West Wing' that explains the distortion, and how it relates to worldview and European ethnocentrism/imperialism: https://youtu.be/LA0BLrLW0PE
Who was Mercator: (Very Renaissance-ish)
https://youtu.be/o1iTDxOEcpA