Vocabulary Definitions
What is the definition of the word annual?
Happens once a year
Use the word chronic in a complete sentence.
Ex. I have chronic back pain.
What is grafitti?
Street art in public places.
What is CTE?
A brain injury caused by multiple hits to the head
What is Ms. Hammond's baby's first name?
Ruthie !
What is the definition of bias?
Favoritism, prejudice
Use the word vandalize in a complete sentence.
Ex. They vandalized the hallway with spray paint.
What is one legal penalty for street art?
- Fined
- Prosecuted / go to jail
Why did Jay-Z say no to performing in the Superbowl?
- Standing with Colin Kapernick and the black lives matter movement
Which two KCCA teachers went to college together?
Ms. Pfirman and Ms. Ackerman
(ALSO Ms. Roy and Ms. G!)
What is the definition of perspective?
Point of view
Use the word rural in a complete sentence.
Ex. The farm is a rural piece of land.
What are two reasons people make street art?
- Make public places pretty
- To express themselves
- Political reasons
- To unify communities
- Spark discussion
What is an effect of CTE?
- Mood changes
- Memory Loss
- Death
Which three KCCA teachers are roomates?
Ms. Van Dijk, Ms. De La Cruz, Ms. Triggs
What is the definition of prosecute?
To accuse someone of a crime
Use the words biased AND annual in one complete sentence.
Ex. During the annual hot dog eating contest, the judges were biased against all of the skinny competitors.
What type of symbol did Tyree Guyton paint around his hometown in Detroit and why?
- Polka dots
- Inspired by his grandpa's love of jelly beans
Why would the NFL deny CTE exists?
$$$
Which KCCA teacher had his pants fall down while on the school bus in middle school?
Mr. Clark
What is the difference between mood and tone?
Mood is the way the reader feels and tone is the author's attitude toward the subject.
Use the words prosecute, perspective, and suspense in one correct sentence.
In my perspective, there was a lot of suspense when the lawyer prosecuted the old white man.
Who is the famous street artist from London?
Banksy
The looked at the brains of dead football players.
Where did all 3 ABlock teachers go to college?
Oxford, American, and Brown!