Wednesday, January 2, 2013

What is the Fiscal Cliff?

Political cartoons are a fun way to get a new perspective on issues and current events.  Artists creatively use metaphors of language in an attempt to force readers  to think beyond the literal.  It is a great visual activity to promote your thinking. 

 Read the following article, CNN Politics: 5 things to know about the fiscal cliff.

 Study the political cartoon.  What have you heard about the fiscal cliff?  What is it?  What do you think the author of this cartoon is trying to say to the readers? Be sure to explain your thinking.
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    The political cartoons are fun but they can be assulting to people. This political cartoon is a great way to make people laugh. It is a great way to promote your thinking I agree with Mr.Kohl on that.

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    1. Mr. KohlJanuary 2, 2013 at 11:58 AM

      Brittany, what do you think the Fiscal Cliff is and what is this cartoon trying to tell you?

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    What the cartoon is saying is that they think they just went over the biggest problem in there journey but they have a whole other big waterfall or "problem" to overcome.

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