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K–12 Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts: Grade 2

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CreateDT.2.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.2.1.1

    1. a

      Propose new details to plot and story in a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.1.a

    2. b

      Collaborate with peers to conceptualize scenery in a variety of guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.1.b

    3. c

      Identify ways in which voice and movement may be used to create a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.). DT.2.1.1.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.DT.2.1.2

    1. a

      Collaborate with peers to devise meaningful dialogue in guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.2.a

    2. b

      Contribute ideas and make decisions as a group to advance a story in guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives.DT.2.1.3

    1. a

      Relate character experiences to personal experiences in guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.3.a

    2. b

      Collaborate on the creation of a short scene based on a non-fiction literary source in a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama). DT.2.1.3.b

  • 4

    Refine towards completion of artistic work.DT.2.1.4

    1. a

      Contribute to the adaptation of dialogue in guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.4.a

    2. b

      Use and adapt voice and movements in guided dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.1.4.b

    3. c

      Generate multiple representations of a single object in a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, puppetry, etc.).DT.2.1.4.c

PerformDT.2.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DT.2.2.1

    1. a

      With prompting and support, interpret story elements in a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.2.1.a

    2. b

      With prompting and support, select character traits and emotions, and demonstrate them through body and voice choices.DT.2.2.1.b

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.2.2.2

    1. a

      With prompting and support, experiment with changing voice and movement of a character in a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.2.2.a

    2. b

      With prompting and support, explore stage directions and the use of space in a dramatic presentation.DT.2.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.2.2.3

    1. a

      With prompting and support, determine appropriate skills and knowledge from different art forms and content areas to apply in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.2.3.a

  • 4

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.2.2.4

    1. a

      With prompting and support, contribute to the ensemble in a variety of dramatic experiences (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.2.4.a

    2. b

      With prompting and support, consistently demonstrate emotions and other characterizations through movement and voice in a variety of dramatic experiences. DT.2.2.4.b

Critically RespondDT.2.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.2.3.1

    1. a

      Recognize when artistic choices are made in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DT.2.3.2

    1. a

      Explain how personal preferences and experiences impact audience response in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify causes and effects of character actions in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.2.b

    3. c

      Explain or use text and pictures to describe how others’ emotions and choices may compare to the emotions and choices of characters in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.2.c

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future.DT.2.3.3

    1. a

      Identify similarities and differences in stories from multiple cultures in a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.2.3.3.a

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DT.2.3.4

    1. a

      Reflect on collaboration in a scene in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.4.a

    2. b

      Discuss the use a prop or costume in a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama) to describe characters, settings, or events. DT.2.3.4.b

    3. c

      Describe how characters respond to challenges in a guided drama experience (e.g., story drama, creative drama, movement pieces, pantomime, etc.).DT.2.3.4.c

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