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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 8

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Creating

  • Anchor Standard 1

    Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas and Work8.TH:Cr1

    1. a

       Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/ theatre work.8.TH:Cr1.a

    2. b

      Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character’s inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr1.b

    3. c

       Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr1.c

  • Anchor Standard 2

    Organize and Develop Artistic Ideas and Work.8.TH:Cr2

    1. a

       Articulate and apply critical analysis, personal experience, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr2.a

    2. b

      Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr2.b

  • Anchor Standard 3

    Refine and Complete Artistic Work8.TH:Cr3

    1. a

      Practice collaboration, analysis, and reflection to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr3.a

    2. b

      Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr3.b

    3. c

      Implement and refine a planned design using technical theatre elements during the rehearsal process for devised or scripted drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cr3.c

Performing

  • Anchor Standard 4

    Select, Analyze, and Interpret Artistic Work for Presentation8.TH:Pr4

    1. a

      Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Pr4.a

    2. b

       Use various character objectives and tactics in a drama/theatre work to overcome an obstacle.8.TH:Pr4.b

  • Anchor Standard 5

    Develop and Refine Artistic Techniques and Work for Presentation8.TH:Pr5

    1. a

      Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/ theatre performance.8.TH:Pr5.a

    2. b

      Use a variety of technical theatre elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.8.TH:Pr5.b

  • Anchor Standard 6

    Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work. Perform a rehearsed, scripted scene from a drama/theatre work for an audience.8.TH:Pr6

Responding

  • Anchor Standard 7

    Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work. Apply appropriate criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Re7

  • Anchor Standard 8

    Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work. 8.TH:Re8

    1. a

       Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/ theatre work. 8.TH:Re8.a

    2. b

       Analyze how cultural contexts influence the evaluation of a drama/ theatre work. 8.TH:Re8.b

    3. c

      Apply personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to evaluate a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Re8.c

  • Anchor Standard 9

    Apply Criteria to Evaluate Artistic Work.8.TH:Re9

    1. a

      Respond to a drama/ theatre work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria.8.TH:Re9.a

    2. b

      Assess the impact of a drama/theatre work on a specific audience. 8.TH:Re9.b

    3. c

      Differentiate the effect of technical theatre elements used in a drama/ theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.8.TH:Re9.c

Connecting

  • Anchor Standard 10

    Synthesize and Relate Knowledge and Personal Experiences to Make Art. Examine a community issue through multiple perspectives in a drama/theatre work.8.TH:Cn10

  • Anchor Standard 11

    Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding. 8.TH:Cn11

    1. a

      Use different forms, styles, and genres of drama/theatre work to examine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues.8.TH:Cn11.a

    2. b

      Examine the practices, issues, and ethics of appropriation, fair use, copyright, open source, and creative commons as they apply to creating works of art and design.8.TH:Cn11.b

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