REVISION

global problems, analysing cartoons

1. Revision - working with cartoons (steps, techniques)

A. Write the name of the appropriate techniques on the lines.

a. a picture or shape used to represent something:
___________________________
b. to make something seem better, worse, larger, more important etc than
it really is: ___________________________
c. a short word or phrase that is used to describe someone or something:
___________________________
d. a comparison between two situations, processes etc that is intended to show that the two are similar:
___________________________
e. highlighting the difference between the way things are and the way things should, or are expected to be:
___________________________
f. a very simple and generalized idea about what a particular type of person or thing is like:
___________________________

B. Put the steps of a cartoon analysis in the correct order. Write the appropriate numbers (1-5) on the
lines.
_____ Describe the objects or people in the cartoon.
_____ Identify the techniques that the cartoonist used and explain what ideas are conveyed through each
technique.
_____ Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
_____ Explain the message of the cartoon.
_____ Comment on the cartoon (message, visual elements).

2. Create a mind map to show the most important global problems of today’s world.

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3. A. Watch a video OR read a text about your topic. Take notes.

B. Analyse your cartoon by following the steps in ex. 1B. Take notes.

C. Summarize the main messages of all cartoons and the most important techniques in the table below.

number main message techniques used by the cartoonist