GRAFFITI UNIT VOCABULARY

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What does 'inevitable' mean?

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Certain to happen; unavoidable.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Define 'evolve'.

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To develop or change slowly over time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is an 'abstract' drawing?

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A drawing that represents feelings or ideas rather than depicting objects realistically.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What does 'contemporary' refer to in art?

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Art that is current or modern, reflecting the present time.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Who are 'vandals'?

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Individuals who deliberately destroy or damage property.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is 'defacement'?

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The action of damaging the appearance or surface of something.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is a 'landmark'?

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A recognizable and often historically significant object or feature in a landscape.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What does it mean to 'deem' something?

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To regard or consider in a specified way.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the significance of graffiti in contemporary art?

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Graffiti serves as a form of expression and commentary on social issues, often challenging traditional art forms.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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How can graffiti be both art and vandalism?

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Graffiti can be considered art when it is created with permission and contributes positively to a community, but it is vandalism when done without consent and damages property.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5