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K–12 Standards

Drama and Theatre Arts: Grade 7

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CreateDT.7.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.7.1.1

    1. a

      Integrate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theater work.DT.7.1.1.a

    2. b

      Explain and present possible solutions to design challenges in a drama/theater work.DT.7.1.1.b

    3. c

      Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theater work. DT.7.1.1.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.DT.7.1.2

    1. a

      Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theater work based on background knowledge, historical, and cultural context.DT.7.1.2.a

    2. b

      Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.DT.7.1.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives.DT.7.1.3

    1. a

      Consider incorporating multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.1.3.a

    2. b

      Examine research relevant to the drama/theatre work to better understand performance and design choices.DT.7.1.3.b

  • 4

    Refine towards completion of artistic work.DT.7.1.4

    1. a

      Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.7.1.4.a

    2. b

      Develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.7.1.4.b

    3. c

      Implement planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.DT.7.1.4.c

PerformDT.7.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DT.7.2.1

    1. a

      Experiment various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.2.1.a

    2. b

      Apply various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.2.1.b

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.7.2.2

    1. a

      Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.DT.7.2.2.a

    2. b

      Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.7.2.3

    1. a

      Incorporate music, dance, art, and/or media to heighten the connection between performer and audience in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.2.3.a

  • 4

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.7.2.4

    1. a

      Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.DT.7.2.4.a

Critically RespondDT.7.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.7.3.1

    1. a

      Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/ theatre work.DT.7.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.DT.7.3.2

    1. a

      Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.3.2.a

    2. b

      Describe how cultural perspectives can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.DT.7.3.2.b

    3. c

      Interpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work.DT.7.3.2.c

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future. DT.7.3.3

    1. a

      Research and analyze two different versions of the same drama/theatre story to determine differences and similarities in telling the story.DT.7.3.3.a

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DT.7.3.4

    1. a

      Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.DT.7.3.4.a

    2. b

      Examine the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.DT.7.3.4.b

    3. c

      Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.DT.7.3.4.c

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