Parent Guide > Graffiti the Owner Asked For
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 "Graffiti the Owner Asked For" by Natalie Shutler.
In "Graffiti the Owner Asked For," Natalie Shutler describes how developers in New York are commissioning street art to increase the appeal of their buildings.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Beauty & Happiness, and Justice, Freedom & Equality as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How do we define beauty?", and "What is fair?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Graffiti the Owner Asked For" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Justice, Freedom & Equality?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: