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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades 3-5

Other Arkansas Fine Arts sets

CreatingCR

  • 1

    Students will generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.CR.1

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will conceive plot, characters, dialogue, and stage movement through exploration.CR.1.1

      1. 1

        I can collaborate with others to improvise dialogue for a scene.CR.1.1.C

      2. 2

        I can collaborate with others to plan and improvise the plot, characters, and dialogue for a scene.CR.1.1.C

      3. 3

        I can collaborate with others to plan and improvise the plot, characters, dialogue, and basic stage movement for a scene.CR.1.1.D

    2. 2

      Design: Students will design and create technical elements for a drama/theatre work.CR.1.2

      1. 1

        I can explore how a story’s mood and setting can be shown in props, costumes, and scenery.CR.1.2.C

      2. 1

        I can work with others to design a costume, prop, or scenery for a story and explain how my choices are appropriate to the storyCR.1.2.D

    3. 3

      Characterize: Students will explore characters and describe vocal qualities, physical qualities, and movement that reveal the character’s traits.CR.1.3

      1. 1

        I can work with others and use details from a story to plan how a character should move and talk. CR.1.3.C

      2. 2

        I can use dialogue and stage directions to make decisions about how characters should move and speak in a scene.CR.1.3.D

      3. 3

        I can describe how a movement or vocal quality can reflect a character’s traits and personality.CR.1.3.D

  • 2

    Students will organize and develop artistic ideas and work.CR.2

    1. 1

      Develop: Students will explore story elements to develop and write original material.CR.2.1

      1. 1

        I can identify the story elements in a given story.CR.2.1.C

      2. 2

        I can work with others and use the story elements to plan a scene and write it in script format.CR.2.1.D

      3. 3

        I can work with others to develop a new or dramatized version of a familiar story using dialogue.CR.2.1.D

    2. 2

      Collaborate: Students will collaborate with a creative team to prepare for a drama/theatre work.CR.2.2

      1. 1

        I can collaborate with others to make decisions when creating a story or scene. CR.2.2.C

      2. 2

        I can identify the team members and their respective responsibilities needed to present a theatrical work.CR.2.2.D

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

    1. 1

      Refine: Students will apply self-reflection and peer feedback to refine artistic work.CR.3.1

      1. 1

        I can collaborate with others to adapt dialogue.CR.3.1.C

      2. 2

        I can collaborate with others to revise an improvised or scripted storyCR.3.1.C

      3. 3

        I can self-reflect and collaborate with others to revise an improvised or scripted story.CR.3.1.D

PerformingPR

  • 4

    Students will select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.PR.4

    1. 1

      Choose: Students will make appropriate acting and staging choices that advance the story.PR.4.1

      1. 1

        I can act out a story with specific characters, relationships, and setting.PR.4.1.C

      2. 2

        I can discuss how a character’s thoughts and emotions affect what they say and do.PR.4.1.D

      3. 3

        I can analyze dialogue and character actions to infer their emotions and objectives.PR.4.1.D

    2. 2

      Select: Students will select voice, movement, and expression to interpret a drama/theatre work.PR.4.2

      1. 1

        I can experiment with using my voice and body to communicate a character in a variety of ways.PR.4.2.C

      2. 2

        I can choose specific vocal changes and body movements to portray a character.PR.4.2.D

      3. 3

        I can explain how an actor uses his/her body and voice to create a believable character.PR.4.2.D

  • 5

    Students will develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.PR.5

    1. 1

      Prepare: Students will cultivate physical and vocal qualities to develop characters. PR.5.1

      1. 1

        I can use a variety of physical and vocal qualities to show emotions and other character traits of a specific and/or familiar character.PR.5.1.C

      2. 2

        I can use appropriate physical and vocal qualities to develop a character in a scripted or improvised drama/ theatre work.PR.5.1.D

    2. 2

      Rehearse: Students will apply theatre exercises to technical acting skills. PR.5.2

      1. 1

        I can concentrate and cooperate with others while participating in group theatre games or exercises.PR.5.2.C

      2. 2

        I can choose theatre games and exercises to develop and refine my acting technique.PR.5.2.D

    3. 3

      Prepare: Students will use and design technical elements.PR.5.3

      1. 1

        I can share ideas about what technical elements might enhance a theatrical work.PR.5.3.C

      2. 2

        I can identify costume, makeup, and scenic elements of a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a scripted drama/ theatre work.PR.5.3.C

      3. 3

        I can identify appropriate vocabulary to describe various stage and technical elements.PR.5.3.D

      4. 4

        I can discuss a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a scripted drama/ theatre work.PR.5.3.D

  • 6

    Students will convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.PR.6

    1. 1

      Share: Students will present a variety of drama/theatre works for diverse audiences.PR.6.1

      1. 1

        I can perform a theatrical work informally for peers.PR.6.1.C

      2. 2

        I can perform a theatrical work with personal significance and discuss its meaning with peers.PR.6.1.D

RespondingRE

  • 7

    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

    1. 1

      Reflect: The student will analyze artistic and technical choices in an individual or ensemble performance of a drama/theatre work.RE.7.1

      1. 1

        I can explain why artists make specific artistic and technical choices when putting together a theatrical work.RE.7.1.C

      2. 2

        I can explain how artistic and technical choices impact my reactions to a theatrical work.RE.7.1.D

    2. 2

      Observe: Students will exhibit appropriate audience behavior.RE.7.2

      1. 1

        I can demonstrate with guidance appropriate stage and listening skills in rehearsal, as an audience member, or as a performer.RE.7.2.C

      2. 2

        I can demonstrate with guidance appropriate performance standards in rehearsal or on stage.RE.7.2.D

  • 8

    Students will interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.RE.8

    1. 1

      Interpret: Students will analyze the influence of cultural perspectives on the creation and interpretation of a drama/theatre work.RE.8.1

      1. 1

        I can recognize there are multiple ways to develop a character that reflects cultural perspectives.RE.8.1.C

      2. 2

        I can identify how technical elements reflect cultural perspectives in a theatrical work.RE.8.1.D

    2. 2

      Interpret: Students will analyze the influence of personal perspectives on the creation and interpretation of a drama/theatre work. RE.8.2

      1. 1

        I can compare my personal experiences to those of a character in a given situation.RE.8.2.C

      2. 2

        I can identify the playwright’s personal preferences and beliefs in a drama/theatre work.RE.8.2.D

  • 9

    Students will apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.RE.9

    1. 1

      Critique: Students will evaluate theatrical works.RE.9.1

      1. 1

        I can form an opinion about a theatrical work based on my personal response as an audience member.RE.9.1.C

      2. 2

        I can describe why and how individuals and groups evaluate a theatrical work.RE.9.1.D

    2. 2

      Impact: Students will examine the impact of a theatrical work on an audience.RE.9.2

      1. 1

        I can observe how an audience responds to a theatrical work.RE.9.2.C

      2. 2

        I can describe an audience’s reaction to a character’s choices. while observing a theatrical work.RE.9.2.C

      3. 3

        I can discuss how the problems and situations in a theatrical work influence an audience.RE.9.2.D

ConnectingCN

  • 10

    Students will synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.CN.10

    1. 1

      Relate: Students will relate personal, cultural, and global perspectives and beliefs to theatrical works.CN.10.1

      1. 1

        I can identify how theatrical works share information, as well as thoughts and feelings, with others.CN.10.1.C

      2. 2

        I can determine the ways a theatrical work reflects what is happening in my family, community, or culture.CN.10.1.C

      3. 3

        I can compare how the ideas presented in a theatrical work may support or conflict with my beliefs or the beliefs of others. CN.10.1.D

  • 11

    Relate: Students will relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.CN.11

    1. 1

      Incorporate: Students will recognize and incorporate multiple art forms, cultural traditions, and social themes in theatrical works.CN.11.1

      1. 1

        I can include cultural and/or historical traditions in a scene or play.CN.11.1.C

      2. 2

        I can identify social issues that are addressed in a theatrical work.CN.11.1.D

      3. 3

        I can respond to social issues through an improvised or scripted theatrical work.CN.11.1.D

    2. 2

      Research: Students will investigate historical contexts and/or cultural influences in theatrical works.CN.11.2

      1. 1

        I can explore stories and folk tales from various cultures or time periods.CN.11.2.C

      2. 2

        I can collaborate with others to create a short scene based on a fictional literary source.CN.11.2.C

      3. 3

        I can collaborate with others to create a short scene based on a historical or cultural literary source.CN.11.2.D

      4. 4

        I can create an improvised or scripted scene based on historical or cultural information.CN.11.2.D

      5. 5

        I can examine how artists have historically presented the same stories using different art forms or genres.CN.11.2.D

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5

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