MFL lesson plan: Graffiti versus street art

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 2

Graffiti versus Street art

Today 

•   Identify the differences between graffiti and street art.
• Understand key vocabulary related to urban art.
•  Form an opinion on whether you find graffiti to be vandalism or a form of art? 
• Create a poster or create a presentation expressing and supporting  your opionion on graffiti as art or vandalism.

Think- pair- share

1. Think: What do you know about graffiti? Have you seen graffiti or street art before? Where did you see it?
2. Pair:  With your partner share your thoughts in English.
3. Share: Share your findings with the class.  Give your reason. 5 minutes to discuss!   

A person or group in power (like police or goverment).

Something people have very different opinions about.

Breaking or damage to property.

Approval to do something, often from police or property owners.

When people notice or give credit for something.

A sentence that tells what someone thinks or believes.

Punishment from the law when you do something wrong.

A discussion where people give different opinions.

Paid or asked to do something (like art or work).

Authority

Controversial

debate 

Legal consequences

statement 

permission 

Recognition

vandalism 

Commisoned 

🔤 Translation worksheet Activity – English to Dutch

Instructions:

1. Look at the list of English words on your worksheet.

2. Write down the Dutch word that you think is the same or similar in meaning.

3. What does the English word remind you of in Dutch?

In the last column, write Yes / No / Kind of to show if the English and Dutch words are similar in spelling or meaning.

Completed table: 

Are there any English words you already knew because they are similar to Dutch?

Listening activity: 

Listen and watch the video: 

00:00

What do you think the video will be about?

01:20

What are some of the reasons why people do street art or graffiti?

02:03

02:03

Do you think graffiti or street art is better?

Making a Poster OR creating a Presentation in groups

Assignment: In groups create a presentation or poster: "Is graffiti a form or art or vandalism?" 

1. A title that represents your opinion (e.g., Graffiti: A voice for the people or Graffiti: Destroying public spaces)

2. Justify your reasoning by giving two examples, search online if necessary.

3. Use at least 3 of the vocabulary words in your opinion.

4. Provide Illustrations or designs that support your argument.

5. Present to the class 

Time:15  minutes to design and create the poster or presentation

Help: You may ask the teacher for help. 

Finished:  Check your poster or presentation and practice to present it to the class. 

⭐⭐ Peer Feedback: Two Stars and One Wish ⭐

• Watch your classmate’s poster or presentation and fill in the worksheet as a group. 
• ✍️ Write: 

✅ Two Stars→ What are two things you liked or thought were strong? (For example:“Your opinion was clear” or “You used great vocabulary.”)

💭 One Wish→ What is one thing they could improve or do differently next time? (For example: “I wish you spoke a bit louder” or “I wish you gave more examples.”)

Exit ticket 

Question one: “Name one thing you learnt about art today?”

Question two: "Mention one thing that you still need to learn                               about regarding graffiti or street art? "