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a. Key Ideas and Details Read
closely to determine what the text
says explicitly ∙ Cite specific textual
evidence ∙ Summarize the key
supporting details and ideas
a. Key Ideas and Details (cont)
Make logical inferences∙ Support
conclusions drawn from the text ∙
Determine central ideas or themes of
a text and analyze their development
c. Integration of Knowledge and
Ideas Analyze how and why
individuals, events and ideas
develop and interact over the
course of a text
b. Craft and Structure Interpret
words and phrases as they are used in
text ∙ Analyze how specific word
choices shape meaning or tone ∙
Analyze the structure of texts ∙
Assess how point of view or purpose
shapes the content and style of text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (cont)Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats ∙ Delineate and
evaluate the argument and specific claims ∙ Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes to build knowledge or to
compare the approaches the authors take
 Pressure for campaign finance reform is not new. Herb
Block has been pointing out for five decades how
special interests use campaign donations to gain
influence. In 1950 Congress failed to take action on a
proposal by a House committee to set up an inquiry
into the relationship between lobbying and election
campaigns. The issue and the cartoon are fresh today.
 "What do you figure this one would cost?" September 12, 1950 Ink,
graphite, and opaque white over graphite underdrawing on layered
paper Published in the Washington Post (29)
LC-USZ62-126904
 Identify persuasive techniques using the Cartoon Analysis
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Guide
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presenta
tionsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/cag.html
Practice identifying persuasive techniques using the
activity “It’s No Laughing Matter” on the Teachers Page.
http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presenta
tionsandactivities/activities/political-cartoon/model.html
Create a civil rights political cartoon using persuasive
techniques.
Journal thoughts about civil rights
Find more resources at the Library of Congress website
www.loc.gov