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"A Long Time Ago & Today" Comic Book Panel
Students analyze a comic book panel for messages about conquistadors, Ronald Reagan's support for the El Salvadoran military and about target audience in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Friend or Foe?”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
"DDT: For Good or Ill?" Editorial Cartoon
Students analyze an editorial cartoon for messages about DDT, viruses and about stereotyping in political cartooning.This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Chemicals in the Environment." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
"The American People" - Rachel Carson & Ronald Reagan in an Editorial Cartoon
Students analyze an editorial cartoon for messages about Rachel Carson, Ronald Reagan and about historical context in political cartooning.This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “History of Chemicals in the Environment." To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Environmental Studies, General Media Literacy
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
POWERPOINT, TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon
Pptx, Pdf
Sox Sperry
"White (?) Man’s Burden" & "Civilization Begins At Home" editorial cartoons and the U.S. War in the Philippines
Students analyze 2 editorial cartoons for messages about U.S. colonization in the Philippines and about stereotypes in media messages. This simple decoding activity has been taken from a larger lesson with many slides titled “Questioning Manifest Destiny”. To access this lesson, type the title with quotes into the PLS keyword search bar.
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Visual Arts, Commercial Arts/Advertising, Journalism, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
Middle School, High School, College
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, POWERPOINT
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf, Pptx
Sox Sperry
1800 "The Providential Detection" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1800 political cartoon for messages about Thomas Jefferson, religion and foreign policy.
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Unit: 1800 The Birth of CampaignsKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1832 Aristocrat/Workingman Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1832 political cartoon about Andrew Jackson for messages about political imagery and target audience.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1832 King Andrew Handbill
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1832 handbill about Andrew Jackson for messages about political attacks and presidential power.
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Unit: 1828-1840 The Campaign as SpectacleKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1860 Douglas "Taking the Stump" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon from the 1860 Lincoln/Douglas campaign for messages about reaching voters and campaign stumping.
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Unit: 1860-1872 Slavery, Civil War and ReconstructionKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts
High School
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1868 "White Man's Government" Nast Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1868 political cartoon for messages about suppression of voting rights for African Americans.
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Unit: 1860-1872 Slavery, Civil War and ReconstructionKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1872 "Greeley and Tweed" Nast Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon attacking Horace Greeley for messages about political corruption and scandal.
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Unit: 1860-1872 Slavery, Civil War and ReconstructionKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1900 McKinley and Millionaire Advisor Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing an 1900 political cartoon about William McKinley for messages about ethics and the influence of campaign contributions.
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Unit: 1896 - 1908 The Modern CampaignKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1904 Photo of Roosevelt Stumping and "Teddy's Teeth" Ad
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a photo and an ad in the 1904 campaign for Theodore Roosevelt for messages about candidate imagery and reaching voters.
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Unit: 1896 - 1908 The Modern CampaignKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
Middle School, High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Illustration
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1904 Teddy Roosevelt "New Diplomacy" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon from the 1904 campaign for Theodore Roosevelt for messages about foreign policy and race.
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Unit: 1896 - 1908 The Modern CampaignKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1936 "An Attack on the New Deal" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon from the 1936 campaign for messages about the New Deal and Franklin Roosevelt.
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Unit: 1932-1944 The Personal PresidencyKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1936 "Makers of History" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon from the 1936 campaign for messages about Franklin Roosevelt and the New Deal.
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Unit: 1932-1944 The Personal PresidencyKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1956 Republican Comic Book
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a comic book spread from the 1956 Republican Party for messages about target audience and appeals to women.
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Unit: 1952-1964 The Advent of TelevisionKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Illustration, Informational Text
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
1972 "Landslide" Cartoon
Media literacy and critical thinking activity analyzing a political cartoon from the 1972 Nixon campaign for messages about media bias and political scandal.
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Unit: 1968-1972 A Nation in CrisisKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
High School, College
Whole Class
Under 15 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2000 Comic Strips
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing Doonesbury & Boondocks comic strips from the 2000 campaign about Bush and Gore for messages about issues, candidate imagery and satire.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
High School, College
Individual, Pair, Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
POWERPOINT, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon
Ppt, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2004 Doonesbury & Boondocks Comic Strips
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson analyzing Doonesbury & Boondocks comic strips from the 2004 campaign about Bush and Kerry for messages about issues, candidate imagery and satire.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, ELA/English Language Arts
High School, College
Pair, Group - Small (3-5 Members), Whole Class
30-60 Minutes
STUDENT WORKSHEET, STUDENT HANDOUT, TEACHER GUIDE
Editorial Cartoon, Editorial Opinion
Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry
2008 Hillary Clinton & Sarah Palin in Cartoons & Posters
Media literacy and critical thinking lesson decoding editorial cartoons and a poster about Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin for messages about sexism and satire.
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Unit: 2000-2008 Targeting the SpinKit: Media Constructions of Presidential Campaigns
Visual Arts, Journalism, US History And Government, US History, Civics And Government, Sociology
High School, College
Whole Class
15-30 Minutes
TEACHER GUIDE, STUDENT HANDOUT, STUDENT WORKSHEET
Editorial Cartoon, Poster
Png, Pdf
Sox Sperry & Chris Sperry