Friday, October 4th
Storycorps: One Small Step
Starter 10.4: React to this interview. How do you feel about the “empathy interview” format as a piece of our project? Is there anyone in your life you might want to sit down with and have a conversation like this? What is the value of doing so?
Starter 10.4: React to this interview. How do you feel about the “empathy interview” format as a piece of our project? Is there anyone in your life you might want to sit down with and have a conversation like this? What is the value of doing so?
DISCUSS GROUP WORK FROM YESTERDAY
GROUPS SHARE OUT ON THEIR ASSIGNED ISSUE
ACTIVITY: What would a liberal/conservative say about _______________?
- Line-up in two even lines (one liberal, one conservative). You shouldn’t necessarily be in the line that you yourself agree with (although many of you will be).
- Review issues from “Where do the parties stand on the issues?” taking turns making points and counterpoints on each issue.
- What are the moral frameworks and underlying values driving the viewpoint?
- What questions do we have?
OPTIONAL WEEKEND HOMEWORK:
Switch back and forth between CNN and Fox to notice the difference in their coverage.