Information may be recorded with words or illustrations. Have each group records their responses on a class chart. As a class, discuss similarities and differences between the two types of cartoons. At this point students should have an understanding of the variety of technical styles and subject matter that may be found in cartoons. Images may be used to communicate the message or to enhance the written text.
Images can be realistic or abstract.
Images are as important to the cartoon as the text. Review and discuss the essential questions with students before moving to next step. Instruct students to collect information for their narrative cartoon from the photos and anecdotes provided in the Water in Africa Web site. They may write or draw their ideas as they search for information. The purpose of this exercise is to help students collect and organize a variety of information from which they will later choose the cartoon topic.