Though Barratt-Brown uses the word "frame," Leonard does not. Both authors argue that we do not actually see the world. Rather, we see, interpret, and value what has been "framed" for us. Most of the time, we are not aware of the "frame." We are not aware of how the "frame" overdetermines our answers to important environmental issues.

 

PROMPT: Has the direct line between consumption and environmental degradation been "framed" out of our sight?  Your essay must:  

 

respond to the prompt directly, stating a thesis ("I say") that either "agrees with a difference" or "disagrees and explains why"
use only one ( Barratt-Brown " All about the Framing" (253-259) or Annie Leonard's " The story of Stuff Project" of your sources, whichever you decide, to serve as your "they say," establishing the context of "ongoing conversation" to which your thesis respond
provide a "so what" statement that explains to your audience why they should keep reading
use other relevant Graff and Birkenstein techniques to establish coherence, connectedness, etc.