Parent Guide > Banksy and the tradition of destroying art
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Banksy and the tradition of destroying art" by Preminda Jacob.
In the informational text, "Banksy and the tradition of destroying art," Preminda Jacob discusses artists who have destroyed their own work, specifically the graffiti artist Banksy.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?" and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Banksy and the tradition of destroying art" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: