On the top half of the page draw a political cartoon based on something you read in chapter 12. Remember that your cartoon should show understanding of the concept/issue AND your point of view.
Then, on the bottom half draw another political cartoon about a current issue that is important to you.
Ideas include: (but not limited to)
Texting and driving
cost of education
racism
ISIS
War on Terror
Ebola Virus
Immigration
Voting
Political cartoons will be scored on this rubric:
1-Does not meet
2- Almost there
3- Good
4- Excellent
Issue/subject
1-Shows no understanding of political issue
2-Shows very basic understanding or some confusion over political issue
3-Shows understanding of the political issue
4-Shows clear understand of the political issue
Way topic is covered
1-There is no student point of view
2-Students point of view is somewhat apparent
3-Student’s point of view is apparent
4-Students point of view is clearly conveyed
Then, on the bottom half draw another political cartoon about a current issue that is important to you.
Ideas include: (but not limited to)
Texting and driving
cost of education
racism
ISIS
War on Terror
Ebola Virus
Immigration
Voting
Political cartoons will be scored on this rubric:
1-Does not meet
2- Almost there
3- Good
4- Excellent
Issue/subject
1-Shows no understanding of political issue
2-Shows very basic understanding or some confusion over political issue
3-Shows understanding of the political issue
4-Shows clear understand of the political issue
Way topic is covered
1-There is no student point of view
2-Students point of view is somewhat apparent
3-Student’s point of view is apparent
4-Students point of view is clearly conveyed