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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 4

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Articulate the visual details of imagined worlds and improvised stories that support the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Propose design ideas that support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.4.b

    3. c.

      Collaborate to determine how characters interrelate to support the overall story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.4.c

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Collaborate to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work by asking questions about characters and plots.TH:Cr2.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.4.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Collaborate with peers to revise, refine, and adapt ideas to fit the given parameters of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Develop physical and vocal exercise techniques for an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.4.b

    3. c.

      Collaborate on solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.4.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Describe the underlying thoughts and emotions that impact the dramatic structure in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Alter voice and body to expand and articulate nuances of a character in a scene.TH:Pr4.1.4.b

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Propose the use of technical elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.4.b

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Communicate for a specific purpose through a drama/theatre work with peers as an audience.TH:Pr6.1.4.a

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Identify artistic choices made in a drama/theatre work through participation and observation.TH:Re7.1.4.a

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Consider personal experiences when participating in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Identify different cultural elements that contribute to a drama/theatre experience.TH:Re8.1.4.b

    3. c.

      Investigate the text and make connections to personal feelings in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.4.c

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Propose criteria as a class or group to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.4.a

    2. b.

      Investigate how technical elements may support a theme or idea in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.4.b

    3. c.

      Observe how a character's choices impact an audience's perspective in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.4.c

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Identify the ways drama/theatre work reflects the perspectives of a community or culture.TH:Cn10.1.4.a

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. a.

      Respond to community and social issues and incorporate other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.4.a

    2. a.

      Investigate cross cultural approaches to storytelling in drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.4.a

    3. b.

      Identify historical sources that explain drama/theatre terminology and design conventions.TH:Cn11.2.4.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Theatre

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