Photographic Impressions
Fact, Feeling, Idea, Question
Directions
Look carefully at the first picture. Ask yourself: What is going on? Take note of the different parts of the picture, the background and the foreground. Notice the different people and objects. Look at it up close and from farther away to see if you notice different things.
Sweatshop circa 1900
ACWA Archives, Kheel Center, Cornell University
Directions
Next, fill out the chart “Fact, Feeling, Idea, Question.”
Directions
Now look at the second picture. Again, notice the different people, the setting, and what relationships or interactions may be taking place. Fill out the second space in the chart.
Small Garment Factory circa 1910
Courtesy of ILGWU Archives, Kheel Center, Cornell University
Directions
Finally, look at the third picture. What do you notice about the people? The place where the photograph takes place? What might these people be thinking? Complete the chart by filling in “Fact, Feeling, Idea, Question” for the last picture.
Garment Factory circa 1910
Courtesy of ILGWU Archives, Kheel Center, Cornell University
Directions
Now that you have finished, wait for the rest of the students to be done, and discuss your reactions with the class.