Question

cartoon analysis worksheet
level 1
visuals

1. list the objects or people you see in the cartoon.

the liberty bell broken in half
a sign with words on it
words (not all cartoons include words)

1. identify the cartoon caption and/or title.

there was no title

1. locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.
2. record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.

there is no dates or numbers
level 2
visuals

1. which of the objects on your list are symbols?

the liberty bell and the sign

1. what do you think each symbol means?

words

1. which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? why do you think so?
2. list adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon.

level 3
a. describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
limit response for each question to 3 lines of text
b. explain how the words in the cartoon clarify the symbols.
c. explain the message of the cartoon.
the message of the cartoon is that president donald trump closed the government due to a breakdown in our government system
d. what special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoons message? why?
designed and developed by the education staff, national archives and records administration, washington, dc 20408

Explanation:

This is a worksheet for analyzing a cartoon. For Level 1, it lists visual elements like the broken - in - half liberty bell and a sign, and deals with words in the cartoon. Level 2 asks about symbolic objects and their meanings, and descriptive adjectives for emotions. Level 3 has more in - depth questions about the action, how words clarify symbols, the message (interpreted as related to a government shutdown), and special interest groups' stances.

Answer:

1. Visuals: The liberty Bell broken in half, A sign with words on it. Words: No title, no important dates or numbers.
2. Symbols: The liberty bell and the sign.
3. The liberty bell may symbolize freedom or American ideals, the sign could represent communication or a message.
4. No specific words/phrases mentioned as most significant in the provided answer.
5. No adjectives for emotions provided in the given answer.

A. No action description provided in the given answer.
B. No explanation on how words clarify symbols provided in the given answer.
C. The message of the cartoon is that president Donald Trump closed the government due to a breakdown in our government System.
D. No answer about special interest groups provided in the given answer.