Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 4

Other Indiana Fine Arts sets

CreatingTH:Cr

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr1

    1. 1

      Envision/ConceptualizeTH:Cr1.1

      1. a

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

      2. b

        Visualize and design technical elements that support the story and given circumstances in a theatrical work.TH:Cr1.1.4.b

      3. c

        Imagine how a character might move to support the story and given circumstances in a theatrical work.TH:Cr1.1.4.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr2

    1. 1

      DevelopTH:Cr2.1

      1. a

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

      2. b

        Make and discuss group decisions and identify responsibilities required to present a theatrical work to peers.TH:Cr2.1.4.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.TH:Cr3

    1. 1

      RehearseTH:Cr3.1

      1. a

        Revise and improve an improvised or scripted theatrical work through repetition and collaborative review.TH:Cr3.1.4.a

      2. b

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

      3. c

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

PerformingTH:Pr

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.TH:Pr4

    1. 1

      SelectTH:Pr4.1

      1. a

        Modify the dialogue and action to change the story in a theatrical work.TH:Pr4.1.4.a

      2. b

        Make physical choices to develop a character in a theatrical work.TH:Pr4.1.4.a

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.TH:Pr5

    1. 1

      PrepareTH:Pr5.1

      1. a

        Practice selected exercises that can be used in a group setting for a theatrical work. TH:Pr5.1.4.a

      2. b

        Propose the use of technical elements in a theatrical work.TH:Pr5.1.4.b

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.TH:Pr6

    1. 1

      Share/PresentTH:Pr6.1

      1. a

        Share small-group theatrical work, with peers as audience.TH:Pr6.1.4.a

RespondingTH.Re

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.TH.Re7

    1. a

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

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH.Re8

    1. 1

      InterpretTH.Re8.1

      1. a

        Compare and contrast multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a theatrical work.TH.Re8.1.4.a

      2. b

        Compare and contrast the qualities of characters in a drama/theatre work through physical characteristics and prop or costume design choices that reflect cultural perspectives.TH.Re8.1.4.b

      3. c

        Identify and discuss physiological changes connected to emotions in theatrical work. TH.Re8.1.4.c

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. TH.Re9

EvaluateTH.Re9.1

  • a

    Propose a plan to evaluate theatrical work.TH.Re9.1.4.a

  • b

    Investigate how technical elements may support a theme or idea in a theatrical work.TH.Re9.1.4.b

  • c

    Observe how a character’s choices impact an audience’s perspective in a theatrical work. TH.Re9.1.4.c

ConnectingTH:Cn

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.TH:Cn10

    1. 1

      EmpathizeTH:Cn10.1

      1. a

        Identify the ways 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.TH:Cn11

    1. 1

      InterrelateTH:Cn11.1

      1. a

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

  • 12

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.TH:Cn12

    1. 1

      ResearchTH:Cn12.1

      1. a

        Investigate cross-cultural approaches to storytelling in theatrical work.TH:Cn12.1.4.a

      2. b

        Compare the theatre conventions of a given time period with those of the present. TH:Cn12.1.4.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
2023 Indiana Academic Standards: Grades K-5 Theatre

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