A 10:002 or 10:003 Unit ~ Rhetorics of Portraits: Controversies of Representation

Have students fill out individual half-sheets anonymously according to their own opinions. Collect the sheets, shuffle them, and then redistribute so each student has a new sheet. Students map each statement by physically moving into groups according to the level of agreement indicated on their new sheet and attempt as a group to develop a compelling argument for this position. Once each group has shared their argument, move on to the next statement and have students regroup, formulate an argument, and then share with the class.

1= strongly agree; 2=slightly agree; 3=neutral; 4=slightly disagree; 5=strongly disagree

1.) Benetton’s primary motivation is raising awareness about the death penalty.

1          2          3          4          5

2.) Corporations should have publicly known political positions.

1          2          3          4          5         

3.) People should shop according to their politics.

1          2          3          4          5

4.) The problem with ‘We, on Death Row” is that it was published as an advertisement.

1          2          3          4          5

5.) This advertising campaign exploits the inmates.

1          2          3          4          5

6.) The death penalty continues a chain of violence that implicates everyone, even taxpayers.

1          2          3          4          5