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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 7

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/ theatre work.7.TH:Cr1.a

    2. b

      Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/ theatre work.7.TH:Cr1.b

    3. c

      Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/ theatre work. 7.TH:Cr1.c

  • 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work

    1. a

      Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, personal experience, and historical and cultural context.7.TH:Cr2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.7.TH:Cr2.b

  • 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work

    1. a

      Receive and incorporate feedback to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.6.TH:Cr3.a

    2. b

      Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in a drama/theatre work.6.TH:Cr3.b

    3. c

      Explore planned designs during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.6.TH:Cr3.c

Performing

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.7.TH:Pr4.a

    2. b

      Use various character objectives in a drama/ theatre work.7.TH:Pr4.b

  • 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation

    1. a

      Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.7.TH:Pr5.a

    2. b

      Choose a variety of technical theatre elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work. 7.TH:Pr5.b

  • 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work

    1. 6

      Create through improvisation a drama/ theatre work that will be shared with an audience.7.TH:Pr6

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work

    1. 7

      Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.7.TH:Re7

  • 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work

    1. a

      Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.7.TH:Re8.a

    2. b

      Describe how cultural contexts can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.7.TH:Re8.b

    3. c

      Interpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work.7.TH:Re8.c

  • 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work

    1. a

      Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria, to develop a personal aesthetic to evaluate drama/theatre work.7.TH:Re9.a

    2. b

      Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.7.TH:Re9.b

    3. c

      Analyze and evaluate the aesthetics of the technical theatre elements in a drama/ theatre work.7.TH:Re9.c

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art

    1. 10

      Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/ theatre work. 7.TH:Cn10

  • 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding

    1. 1.a

      Incorporate music, dance, art, and/ or media arts to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/ theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.7.TH:Cn11.1.a

    2. 1.b

      Demonstrate ethical responsibility to oneself and others during the production process, and when recording, posting, and sharing through the internet, social media, and other communication formats.7.TH:Cn11.1.b

    3. 2.a

      Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/ theatre work to be produced.7.TH:Cn11.2.a

    4. 2.b

      Examine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.7.TH:Cn11.2.b

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