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Theatre Arts: Grade 6

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Creative Process

  • 1

    The student will apply creative thinking to theatre.6.1

    1. a

      Improvise responses to creative prompts.6.1.a

    2. b

      Portray invented characters.6.1.b

  • 2

    The student will use a creative process to develop solo and collaborative presentations, using body, voice, and imagination.6.2

Critical Thinking and Communication

  • 3

    The student will analyze, interpret, and evaluate theatrical works.6.3

    1. a

      Describe connections between theatre and literature.6.3.a

    2. b

      Explain how meaning is expressed both physically (through movement, gesture, and other forms of physical expression) and verbally.6.3.b

    3. c

      Define critique and develop criteria for critiquing performances.6.3.c

    4. d

      Critique a short scene and/or evaluate a script, working collaboratively6.3.d

  • 4

    The student will identify connections between personal experience and dramatizations.6.4

  • 5

    The student will identify communication and collaboration skills for theatre experiences.6.5

    1. a

      Identify the role of the audience as integral to the performance experience.6.5.a

    2. b

      Build trust, cooperation, confidence, concentration, and listening skills through theatre exercises and team-building activities.6.5.b

History, Culture, and Citizenship

  • 6

    The student will explain influences of history, culture, and current events on the development of theatrical works.6.6

  • 7

    The student will identify theatrical resources in the community.6.7

  • 8

    The student will define intellectual property and describe issues of intellectual property related to theatre.6.8

Innovation in the Arts

  • 9

    The student will describe various careers in theatre arts.6.9

  • 10

    The student will identify the use of contemporary technology in theatre production.6.10

  • 11

    The student will analyze how theatre incorporates other art forms.6.11

Technique and Application

  • 12

    The student will demonstrate how meaning is expressed both physically (through movement, gesture, and other forms of physical expression) and verbally (through vocal choices).6.12

  • 13

    The student will identify techniques and skills for actor preparation, including memorization and warm ups for performance. 6.13

  • 14

    The student will demonstrate theatre as dramatized storytelling by preparing and presenting short scenes that include characters, setting, properties, conflict, and a progressive chain of events.6.14

  • 15

    The student will identify functions of a theatre director. 6.15

  • 16

    The student will develop technical theatre and production skills.6.16

    1. a

      Identify safety procedures in all rehearsal and performance spaces.6.16.a

    2. b

      Describe physical performance spaces and stage positions.6.16.b

    3. c

      Identify different types of performance spaces and productions.6.16.c

    4. d

      Describe aspects of theatre design (e.g., lighting, sound, costumes, makeup, scenery).6.16.d

    5. e

      Select and use available technical elements to enhance presentations.6.16.e

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