ELD Argumentative Essay 1

ELD Argumentative Essay

Mr. Lim

Graffiti Art

Open Ended

What questions do you have about this picture?

Next mountain to climb

Pre-assessment next class

SBA ELA

Mid - Apr

Visitors

Learning intention: Students will be able to
understand writing an introductory paragraph and a claim.

Success Criteria:

-Students will write an intro paragraph

-Students will write a claim

Criticism

Definition: the act of expressing disapproval or
finding faults.

Sentence:
The artist faced criticism for her latest work, but she took it
as an opportunity to improve.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of criticism?

• Expression of approval based on perceived faults or mistakes.
• Expression of disapproval based on perceived faults or mistakes.
• Praise for positive attributes or actions.
• Silent contemplation of perceived faults or mistakes.

Open Ended

Use criticism in a sentence.

Deface

Definition:
To spoil the surface or appearance of something, often deliberately.

Sentence
andals chose to deface the historic monument with graffiti.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of deface?

• To enhance the surface or appearance of something
• To spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically with graffiti or by drawing or writing on it.
• To clean the surface of something
• To repair the surface of something

Political

Definition:

Relating to the government, public affairs, or the administration of the state.

Sentence: The debate became highly political, touching on various sensitive government policies.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of political?

• Activities, actions, or policies related to gardening
• Activities, actions, or policies related to sports
• Activities, actions, or policies related to cooking
• Activities, actions, or policies related to government, governance, or the state.

Open Ended

Use political in a sentence.

Target

Definition: An object or person selected as the aim of an attack
or a specific action.

Sentence: The new law was a target for widespread
criticism from various community groups.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of target?

• The definition of target is a popular brand of clothing.
• The definition of target is a type of arrow used in archery.
• The definition of target is a term used in computer programming.
• An object or person selected as the aim of an attack
  or a specific action.

Artistic

Definition: Relating to art or artists, often emphasizing
creativity and expression.

Sentence: Her artistic talents were evident in every
brushstroke of her paintings.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of artistic?

• Having a scientific or mathematical skill or ability, often related to the arts.
• Being physically strong and athletic, often related to the arts.
• Having a deep knowledge of history and literature, often related to the arts.
• Having a creative or imaginative skill or ability, often related to the arts.

Community

Definition: A group of people living in the same place or having
a particular characteristic in common.

Sentence: The local community banded together to
support the family after the fire.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of community?

• A group of animals living together
• A collection of unrelated individuals
• A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
• A single person living alone

Open Ended

Use community in a sentence.

Express

Definition: To convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by
gestures and conduct.

Sentence: He chose to express his apologies with
a heartfelt letter.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of express?

• To travel at high speed
• To solve a mathematical equation
• To convey a thought or feeling in words or actions.
• To cook a meal slowly over low heat

Read Pg. 24 - 25

Multiple Choice

When did graffiti start becoming popular?

• In the 1950s.

• In the 1960s.

• In the 1970s.

• In the 1980s.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of graffiti taggers are female, according to the text?

• About 10%.

• About 15%.

• About 80%.

• About 50%.

Multiple Choice

How much does getting rid of graffiti cost communities each year in the United States?

• About $1 billion.

• About $12 million.

• About $12 billion.

• About $20 million.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of graffiti is gang-related?

• About 10%.

• About 15%.

• About 80%.

• About 50%.

Multiple Choice

What is a "piece" according to the Graffiti Glossary in the text?

• A simple tag with a signature or logo.

• A complex, artistic work that requires skill.

• Unauthorized words or drawings.

• Quickly done bubble letters or simple two-color pieces.

Read 26- 27 independently

Multiple Choice

What does Khalid Shah believe about graffiti?

• It is a harmless form of artistic expression.

• It is dangerous and can lead to violence.

• It should be promoted as a tourist attraction.

• It is not as serious as other forms of vandalism.

Multiple Choice

According to the table, what is the maximum jail time for graffiti in California?

• 6 months

• 1 year, if the damage is more than $400

• 1 year, regardless of the damage cost

• 3 years, if it is a felony charge

Multiple Choice

Which state has the highest maximum fine for graffiti damage under $500?

• California

• Florida

• New York

• Texas

Read Pg. 28 - 29

Multiple Choice

What is the "broken windows theory" as it relates to graffiti?

• When one window is broken, it leads to more windows being broken.

• Broken windows are the most common form of graffiti.

• Graffiti artists often start by breaking windows.

• Graffiti on broken windows is not considered a crime.

Multiple Choice

What impact do gangs have on the perception of graffiti, according to the text?

• Gangs use graffiti to beautify the community.

• Gangs use graffiti to express artistic skills.

• Gangs use graffiti to represent their power or challenge rivals.

• Gangs use graffiti to cover up broken windows.

Multiple Choice

How does the text describe the role of graffiti in the Mission District of San Francisco?

• It is seen as a form of vandalism that harms the community.

• It is considered illegal and is strongly discouraged

• It has turned the neighborhood into an open-air art gallery.

• It is a new movement that is not yet understood by the community.

Read pg. 30 - 31

Multiple Choice

According to the text, what stance does Shepard Fairey's situation raise questions about?

• The effectiveness of graffiti in political campaigns.

• Whether graffiti can be considered fine art or vandalism.

• The impact of graffiti on community businesses.

• The relationship between graffiti artists and law enforcement.

Multiple Choice

What does the text suggest is a challenge when enforcing graffiti laws?

• Determining the difference between art and vandalism.

• Finding enough wall space for artists to legally create graffiti.

• Convincing graffiti artists to participate in community service.

• Encouraging the public to report graffiti crimes to the police.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, Shepard Fairey is known for creating:

• A presidential portrait that was hung in the National Portrait Gallery

• Graffiti that was criticized by the city of Boston

• The "Hope" poster associated with Barack Obama's 2008 campaign

• A political statement against tagging

Open Ended

Now that you've read the article "The Writing on the Wall", do you believe graffiti is art or vandalism? Please write 2 sentences (claim + evidence) provide evidence to support your claim.

Answer the questions that you posed earlier.