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K–12 Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts: Grade 6

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CreateDT.6.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.6.1.1

    1. a

      Identify possible solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.1.a

    2. b

      Identify possible solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.1.b

    3. c

      Explore a scripted or improvised character by imagining the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.1.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.DT.6.1.2

    1. a

      Analyze to improve, refine, and evolve original ideas and artistic choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.2.a

    2. b

      Contribute ideas and accept and incorporate the ideas of others in preparing or devising a drama/theatre work. DT.6.1.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives. DT.6.1.3

    1. a

      Explain how the actions and motivations of characters in a drama/theatre work impact perspectives of self, community, or culture.DT.6.1.3.a

    2. b

      Investigate the time period and place of a drama/theatre work to better understand performance and design choices.DT.6.1.3.b

  • 4

     Refine towards completion of artistic work.DT.6.1.4

    1. a

      Examine and articulate choices to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.4.a

    2. b

      Identify and employ effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.4.b

    3. c

      Explore a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.6.1.4.c

PerformDT.6.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DT.6.2.1

    1. a

      Identify the essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.2.1.a

    2. b

      Experiment with various physical and vocal choices to communicate character in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.2.1.b

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.6.2.2

    1. a

      Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.DT.6.2.2.a

    2. b

      Articulate how technical elements are integrated into a drama/theatre work.DT.6.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.6.2.3

    1. a

      Establish a relationship with the audience and the ensemble during a performance of a drama/theatre work.DT.6.2.3.a

  • 4

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.6.2.4

    1. a

      Adapt a drama/theatre work and present it for an audience.DT.6.2.4.a

Critically Respond DT.6.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.6.3.1

    1. a

      Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. DT.6.3.2

    1. a

      Explain how artists make choices based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.DT.6.3.2.a

    2. b

      Identify cultural perspectives that may influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.DT.6.3.2.b

    3. c

      Identify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in or observation of drama/theatre work.DT.6.3.2.c

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future.DT.6.3.3

    1. a

      Research the story elements of a staged drama/theatre work and compare them to another production of the same work.DT.6.3.3.a

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DT.6.3.4

    1. a

      Use supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work. DT.6.3.4.a

    2. b

      Analyze the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.DT.6.3.4.b

    3. c

      Identify a specific audience or purpose for a drama/theatre work.DT.6.3.4.c

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