Teaching cartoons in a classroom

Resourceful for teaching leaners visuals aids from grade 8-10

1. The use of visual aids(cartoons) GRADE 9

2. LESSON OUTCOMES  -have knowledge what is a cartoon and identify different types of cartoons - be able to identify the use of language use - know the use of the certain punctuation marks used -be able to describe the facial expression and body language in the cartoon. -leaners should be able to know the message of a certain cartoon

3. WHAT IS A CARTOON A cartoon is a piece of art, usually humorous in intent.

4. TYPES OF CARTOONS WITH FORMATION AND CHARACTER

5. Single frame cartoon

6. Comic strip – each block is a frame (this cartoon has 16 frames)

7. Political satire The use of humor to expose and criticize a person’s or community’s vices (immoral behavior) or stupidity The aim is to entertain and educate us about politics.

8. Editorial More serious Comments on something important happening at the moment The editorial cartoon usually reflects the topic written about in the Editorial Article in the newspaper

9. Most important aspects in the cartoon

10. Font size and bold scripts Font size and bold scripts they show that the cartoon is stressing their words or they are shouting and the use of these two elements at the same time they work along with exclamation mark. (!)

11. Use of punctuation marks and language

12. Facial expression and body language are key to the character’s thoughts, feelings and emotions

13. Message In editorial cartoons and political satire it is also important to discuss the intention of the cartoonist or the message.

14. QUICK ACTIVITY Questions 1. What do you think is happening in the cartoon? 2. What do you think is the body language of the woman? 4. What type of a cartoon is this? 5. Are there sound effects in this cartoon?

15. References Bianchinni J; Fun with comics and cartoon; 2011 Diaz C; Cartoons (teaching with symbols) ;2015 Rackley S; cartoons in exams; 2008 Tigulo E; The use of visual aids; 2018 Quiin . R, using cartoons, comic books and graphic novels in the classroom; 2013