Caricature

This is a caricature of O.J. Simpson, he facial features are exagerated in a way that makes him look dumb.

The caricature exagerates the length of his legs and how skinny he was.

Cover History

In The Forest of Words

In this cover, the text and the images are just slammed together to create an eye-catching cover. This is the most modern style next to the poster cover.

Pictures Married to Type

The cover is attempting to draw the reader in with the image. Then the type explains what is in the issue.

Poster Cover

This issue is trying to get out the purpose of that particular issue with an illistration. It is much more attenion grabbing than the classic covers.

Classic Cover

Although there is a small illistration, the main thing on the cover is the text. The purpose in this cover is to tell you what is in the magazine.

Current Events

Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Little Joke, Big Cash
Question - How much money did Stephen Colbert's 'WristStrong' campaign raise?

Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Deal to boost economy includes a check for you
Question - When will tax rebates be distributed?

Date - 1/25/08
Headline - Richest colleges asked for an accounting
Question - How many colleges recieved an endowment of $1 billion?

Political Cartoon

Uncle Sam represents the government telling the baby that he will be uninsured since universal healthcare is 'socialist'.

Political Cartoon

The elephant represents the party being upset that they have no real frontrunner.

Political Cartoon

Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty represent the American people being lied to by the administration.

Political Cartoon

Cartoonist- Bob Garrell
Date of Cartoon - 1/19/08

1. List the objects or people you see in the cartoon.
A dollar bill with the words 'The U.S. Economy' and 'Made in China'

2. Which of these objects are symbols?
The two phrases.

3. What do you think each symbol means?
It's saying that the entire econmy is based off of foreign objects.

4. Identify the cartoon caption and/or title.
The United States Economy

5. Locate three words or phrases used by the cartoonist to identify objects or people within the cartoon.
United States Economy
Federal Reserve Note
Made in China

6. Record any important dates or numbers that appear in the cartoon.
There are none.

7. Which words or phrases in the cartoon appear to be the most significant? Why do you think so?
Made in China is the most important because that is the statement to be made.

8. List adjectives that describe the emotions portrayed in the cartoon.
Dissapointed, humorous.

9. Describe the action taking place in the cartoon.
There is no action.

10. Explain how the words clarify the symbols.
The words are the only thing really giving a meaning to the cartoon.

11. Explain the message of the cartoon. What is the situation being addressed? What is the cartoonist's position on the situation?
The cartoon is saying that our economy is based very heavily off of foreign objects. The cartoonist is very against it.

12. What special interest groups would agree/disagree with the cartoon’s message?
Whether you agree with it or not is based on your personal beliefs.

Scavenger Hunt

1. January 17. On A1 under Supreme Court.
2. Fargo's high is -4 degrees.
3. Mark Ott's wife on page B1.
4. Blast Kills 11 at Iraqi Mosque on page A3.
5. San Marcos: Art vs. Junk Debate on page B2.
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7. There Will Be Blood
8. Director
9. House
10. George Bush
11. A Horn Once More