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Why must mural artists follow many steps to make murals?
Possible Answer: They are very big paintings, so they take many steps to complete.
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Why do you think cities allow mural artists to paint murals on buildings and other public places?
Possible answer: The murals add beauty and spark interesting ideas.
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Do you think the author clearly explains the steps in making murals? Explain your answer. What could the author have added to help you understand making murals?
Possible answer: Yes, the ideas are clearly presented, step by step. I wish the author had included more pictures of finished murals.
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Look back at the text. What step comes just after a mural artist makes sketches of different ideas?
The artist makes a small drawing of the mural.
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How is a mural different than an illustration in a book? How is it similar?
Possible answer: Like a mural artist, an illustrator must plan out what they are going to draw. They make sketches, transfer it on to paper and fill the images with color. They are different because murals are usually a lot bigger and drawn on walls or bigger areas.
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If you could create a mural where would you want it? In a park, on a building, on a bridge? What would your mural look like?
Answers may vary. No correct answer.
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