To give students practice in focusing their perceptions, translating them into words, and organizing their interpretations prior to the first draft of an essay.
Procedures Select a cartoon and present it to the class.
Political cartoons from an earlier era are just as useful as what appears on your doorstep everyday. The cartoon can be transferred to an overhead, put n a slide, or copied for all students. Remember that not all cartoons will reproduce well in every medium. Study the cartoon quietly for a few minutes. Write down a list of 10-15 questions drawn from your examination of the cartoon.