Austin's Graffiti Park

The image is most likely to influence the reader's point of view toward graffiti art by-

• helping the readers see how important it is

• demonstrating how dangerous creating the art can be

• letting readers see that anyone can contribute

• showing how unique and beautiful the art is

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

Read the dictionary entry below.

Ply

1. to join together 2. to use a tool 3. to work at 4. to travel regularly

Which definition best fits the meaning of ply as it is used in paragraph 1?

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RI.8.4

Which sentence expresses an opinion?

• The park is known by many names, including The Austin Graffiti Park and Castle Hill.

• The HOPE Outdoor Gallery was opened in 2011 with a mural by the artist Shepard Fairey.

• Now the space is a bit of a free-for-all.

• Some survive for weeks or months.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The author organizes the first half of the article by-

• relating the history of the park in chronological order

• listing the organizers and artists who have contributed to the park

• comparing graffiti artists with more traditional artists

• describing the graffiti artists' code of conduct

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Latin root of restrictive is stingere, meaning "draw tight." Knowing this helps the reader understand that the word restrictive in paragraph 13 means-

• limiting

• difficult

• cruel

• clear

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

The writer quotes Hektik in paragraph 15 most likely to-

• show that many graffiti artists sometimes paint illegally

• persuade readers that Hektik's art is worth seeing

• give an example of the graffiti artists' code of conduct

• convince readers that few artists pay attention to the rules

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of these is the best summary of the article?

• In Austin, Texas, there is a legal graffiti park. Artists sign up to use the space, but many people ignore the rules and spray wherever and whenever they like. The organization gave up on trying to enforce the rules since there was no way to stop people from doing what they like. The park is popular both with artists and visitors.

• The HOPE Outdoor Gallery in Austin, Texas is an abandoned construction site on which graffiti artists are allowed to practice their art. Community organizers received permission from the property owners to allow artists to share their work as the site, which officially opened in 2011. Artists appreciate the space in which to work legally.

• There is one well-known place in Austin, Texas, where graffiti is permitted. It is the HOPE Outdoor Gallery, a three-story- tall abandoned construction site. The gallery was opened in 2011 with a mural by the artist Shepard Fairey, who also created the iconic 2008 Barack Obama "Hope" image. Artists who frequent the gallery have a code of conduct all their own.

• The legal graffiti gallery in Austin, Texas, is the best in the nation. People from all around add their tags, spread their messages, and express themselves in amazing murals. The park land was generously donated by Castle Hill Partners. A friend of the HOPE campaign suggested the site after seeing what an eyesore it was to the neighborhood.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2