Mid+Book+Assignment

=**Comic A** = =Comic B = = =

 You have 25 minutes to complete step one and two. Watch your time!!

STEP 1:
In your group, discuss your reactions and perception to the comic that was assigned to your group and write them on a piece of paper. Here are some questions to get you started:  What is your immediate reaction to the image? What is this cartoon’s message? Who do you think was most affected by this cartoon? Why? Do you find this cartoon offensive? Do you think others would? Why or why not? What is the event or issue that inspired the cartoon? Are there any real people in the cartoon? Who is portrayed in the cartoon? Are there symbols in the cartoon? What are they and what do they represent? What is the opinion about the topic that is being expressed?

**STEP 2: **
Click on Ponyboy and read the information on the next website. You only have to read the **first two** paragraphs and what is under the headings: **TERM, SATIRE AND HUMOUR AND CONTEMPORARY SATIRE**. Once you have an understanding of satire from the link come back to the comic you were assigned and add any new information to explain how your comic is a satire.