How to Read a Political Cartoon

Use this handy reference sheet to provide students with a valuable framework for reading and analyzing political cartoons. Designed for middle school learners, this social studies worksheet encourages students to look for specific clues in the words and images of a cartoon to help identify the underlying message of the cartoon. Students can apply these strategies as they analyze the political cartoon provided on the worksheet. Then, for additional practice, have them move on to the Analyzing Political Cartoons: Women's Right to Vote worksheet next!