Do Now: In a notebook or on

your computer, explain what this

means
What is it?
Political Cartoon
Also referred to as an editorial cartoon
An illustration containing a
commentary that usually relates to
current events or personalities.
Typically combine artistic skill,
hyperbole, and satire in order to
question authority and draw attention
to corruption and other social issues
What does any of this have
to do with Julius Caesar?
Name some of the conflicts
going on in Julius Caesar.
Your Task: Due 2/26/14
Part 1
Create a political
cartoon, either by
hand or on your
computer. ( hard copy
must be handed in to
receive credit)
This political cartoon
should depict either
an external conflict or
an internal conflict
that has occurred
thus far in Acts I or II
of Julius Caesar.
Part 2
Create a second
political cartoon.
This time the
political cartoon
should be about a
political or social
issue you see
occurring or feel
strongly about in
todays society.
The cartoon can be
in color or black &
white.
***Write one paragraph for each
cartoon explaining the message your
cartoon is conveying.
Exit Slip
On a sheet of paper: Write down
what you are thinking about doing for
each political cartoon. Turn your exit
slip in on your way out.
(bullet point format)