1. Articles of Confederation
Political Cartoon

2. Assignment time…..
Design a political cartoon on the Articles of Confederation.
Construct a political cartoon on a significant part of the Articles of Confederation that you disliked (were wrong or weak).
On the back, write at least two paragraphs justifying why that part of the Articles was weak/wrong, and add a recommendation to strengthen the Articles or to rectify the wrong, and finally explain what you drew.

3. Remember what makes a Political Cartoon……..
Requirements for a successful political cartoon
Humor-Humor that is used to send a message about the character portrayed in the cartoon
Truth-There must be some basis of truth involved in the cartoon
Message-The cartoon must have a purpose or lesson to teach the viewer

4. Types of Humor Sarcasm/Irony
Something unexpected or opposite of expected
Wit
smart-almost smart comments/Clever
Satire
When you make fun of something (can contain sarcasm)
Parody
Act like a person, make fun of something (Scary movies that are redone)
Slapstick
Foolish, silly, or stupid humor ( I Love Lucy or the 3 Stooges)
Mimicry
Mock someone or something