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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades 7-8

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Generate contextual ideas for a character beyond what is given in the script (e.g., a character's backstory, attitudes, likes, and dislikes) and explain how these ideas connect to other elements in the play (e.g., setting, plot).7-8.T.Cr.01

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Utilize personal notes to support performing in roles with extensive verbal lines and performance directions.7-8.T.Cr.02

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.7-8.T.Cr.03

    1. a

      Develop a scripted character by articulating and using the character's inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a theatrical work.7-8.T.Cr.03.a

    2. b

      Apply strategies to overcome creative blocks.7-8.T.Cr.03.b

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. Envision and describe a scripted character's inner thoughts and objectives related to the given circumstances in a theatrical work.7-8.T.P.04

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.7-8.T.P.05

    1. a

      Use various acting techniques to expand skills and develop character choices in a theatrical work.7-8.T.P.05.a

    2. b

      Execute a variety of technical elements (e.g., scenic, lighting, props, costume, sound, and makeup) to create a design through rehearsal for a theatrical work.7-8.T.P.05.b

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. Match a theatre performance with expressed intent (e.g., wanting the audience to think about fairness).7-8.T.P.06

    1. b.

      HSS Connection: To dramatize the meaning of the concept of “equal protection,” students write and act out a script based on a Supreme Court case, such as the 1954 decision in Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka (HSS Connection.HSS.8.T5.06.b

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. Analyze elements of a work that are indicative of the historical or cultural context in which it was created.7-8.T.R.07

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Explain how an artistic work was influenced by the culture and historical context in which it was created.7-8.T.R.08

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Develop criteria for evaluating a theatrical presentation (e.g., students create criteria for a performance juried by students).7-8.T.R.09

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Describe and demonstrate influences of their personal artistic style and preferences in theatre.7-8.T.Co.10

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. Identify multiple cross-cultural approaches to storytelling connected to different historical populations (e.g., ancient Greek city-states).7-8.T.Co.11

    1. 07.

      HSS Connection: Students identify the characteristics of a Greek tragedy.HSS.7.T4b.07

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7 and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
ARTS Grades Pre-Kindergarten to 12

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