Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4

Other Louisiana Arts sets

Dance

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    Creative Expression

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      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. D-CE-E1.

        Use kinesthetic awareness, proper use of space, and the ability to move safelyD-CE-E1

      2. D-CE-E2.

        Explore and demonstrate basic movements and the elements of dance (space, time, and energy)D-CE-E2

      3. D-CE-E3.

        Recognize and explore dance as a way to create and communicate ideas and feelingsD-CE-E3

      4. D-CE-E4.

        Explore the process of making a dance; improvise to create a dance phraseD-CE-E4

      5. D-CE-E5.

        Execute improvised and set movement patterns with concentration and focus individually and in groupsD-CE-E5

      6. D-CE-E6.

        Identify relationship among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsD-CE-E6

      7. D-CE-E7.

        Develop awareness of technical dimensions of dance, such as costumes, performance space, and set designD-CE-E7

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. D-AP-E1.

        Recognize the elements of dance and apply basic dance vocabularyD-AP-E1

      2. D-AP-E2.

        Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of danceD-AP-E2

      3. D-AP-E3.

        Identify and discuss how dance affects thoughts and feelingsD-AP-E3

      4. D-AP-E4.

        Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the process of creating a danceD-AP-E4

      5. D-AP-E5.

        Develop a basic understanding of the processes of creating, performing, and observing danceD-AP-E5

      6. D-AP-E6.

        Recognize how dance differs from other forms of human movement and share personal feelings or preferences about danceD-AP-E6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

    1.  

      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. D-HP-E1.

        Recognize and discuss the role of dance in cultural/historical contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasionsD-HP-E1

      2. D-HP-E2.

        Recognize basic differences between dance styles and identify styles of dance in various culturesD-HP-E2

      3. D-HP-E3.

        Recognize great dance works, innovators, and performers who have shaped the history of danceD-HP-E3

      4. D-HP-E4.

        Recognize careers in dance and identify roles of dancers in various cultures and time periodsD-HP-E4

      5. D-HP-E5.

        Recognize universal themes in dance and how dance communicates a universal languageD-HP-E5

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. D-CA-E1.

        Observe and identify the basic movements in danceD-CA-E1

      2. D-CA-E2.

        Identify basic examples of the dance elements in various works of danceD-CA-E2

      3. D-CA-E3.

        Recognize and discuss the sequencing of movements in danceD-CA-E3

      4. D-CA-E4.

        Identify the main theme or story idea presented in a danceD-CA-E4

      5. D-CA-E5.

        Identify and discuss basic ways of changing dance movements to improve a danceD-CA-E5

Music

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. M-CE-E1.

        Recognize and imitate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sourcesM-CE-E1

      2. M-CE-E2.

        Recognize basic notational symbols and express vocabulary that conveys precise musical meaningsM-CE-E2

      3. M-CE-E3.

        Improvise or compose and perform simple musical ideas, such as echoing melody or short rhythmic patternsM-CE-E3

      4. M-CE-E4.

        Explore and express basic elements of music through voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or available mediaM-CE-E4

      5. M-CE-E5.

        Participate in organized musical activities including singing, playing, and movementM-CE-E5

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. M-AP-E1.

        Understand and apply basic music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositionsM-AP-E1

      2. M-AP-E2.

        Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of musicM-AP-E2

      3. M-AP-E3.

        Demonstrate awareness of where and how music is used in daily life and within the communityM-AP-E3

      4. M-AP-E4.

        Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the creative processes of musicM-AP-E4

      5. M-AP-E5.

        Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is music?" and share personal feelings or preferences about musicM-AP-E5

      6. M-AP-E6.

        Recognize and demonstrate behavior appropriate for various musical environmentsM-AP-E6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

    1.  

      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. M-HP-E1.

        Recognize musical styles representative of various culturesM-HP-E1

      2. M-HP-E2.

        Recognize and discuss the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasionsM-HP-E2

      3. M-HP-E3.

        Recognize families of musical instruments and instruments of various culturesM-HP-E3

      4. M-HP-E4.

        Recognize professions in music and identify the roles of musicians in various culturesM-HP-E4

      5. M-HP-E5.

        Recognize great composers and their most significant musical worksM-HP-E5

      6. M-HP-E6.

        Recognize universal themes in music and how music communicates a universal languageM-HP-E6

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. M-CA-E1.

        Identify the music form (e.g., AB, ABA) and describe in simple terms how the elements of music are used in various worksM-CA-E1

      2. M-CA-E2.

        Identify simple music events (e.g., dynamic change, meter change, same/different sections) while listening to a workM-CA-E2

      3. M-CA-E3.

        Recognize characteristics of music that make a musical selection appropriate for a particular purposeM-CA-E3

      4. M-CA-E4.

        Identify relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsM-CA-E4

      5. M-CA-E5.

        Devise criteria for evaluating music and music performances, and express opinions using basic music vocabularyM-CA-E5

Theatre Arts

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. TH-CE-E1.

        Explore and express various emotions in interpersonal settingsTH-CE-E1

      2. TH-CE-E2.

        Interact in group situations and show differentiation of roles through experimentation and role playingTH-CE-E2

      3. TH-CE-E3.

        Exhibit physical and emotional dimensions of characterization through experimentation and role playingTH-CE-E3

      4. TH-CE-E4.

        Create story lines for improvisationTH-CE-E4

      5. TH-CE-E5.

        Identify and express differences among reality, fantasy, role playing, and media representationTH-CE-E5

      6. TH-CE-E6.

        Develop awareness of technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as theatrical space, scenery, costuming, and make-upTH-CE-E6

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. TH-AP-E1.

        Understand and use basic theatre arts vocabulary, including language for describing theatre in various cultures/time periodsTH-AP-E1

      2. TH-AP-E2.

        Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of theatre artsTH-AP-E2

      3. TH-AP-E3.

        Develop a basic understanding of the processes of creating, performing, and observing theatreTH-AP-E3

      4. TH-AP-E4.

        Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the creative processes for theatre artsTH-AP-E4

      5. TH-AP-E5.

        Identify and discuss how works of theatre and dramatic media affect thoughts and feelingsTH-AP-E5

      6. TH-AP-E6.

        Share personal feelings or preferences about theatre and other dramatic worksTH-AP-E6

      7. TH-AP-M4.

        Demonstrate awareness of various new ideas, possibilities, options, and situations pertaining to theatre artsTH-AP-M4

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. TH-HP-E1.

        Recognize basic types and forms of theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media)TH-HP-E1

      2. TH-HP-E2.

        Recognize cultural differences in theatre productions and performancesTH-HP-E2

      3. TH-HP-E3.

        Recall and recognize characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and presentTH-HP-E3

      4. TH-HP-E5.

        Recognize careers in theatre arts and identify roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periodsTH-HP-E5

      5. TH-HP-E6.

        Recognize great theatrical works and great playwrights who have shaped the history of theatreTH-HP-E6

      6. TH-HP-E4.

        Recognize universal characters and situations in stories and dramas of various cultures and how theatre reflects lifeTH-HP-E4

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing the skills for critical analysis through study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. TH-CA-E1.

        Describe in simple terms how voice, language, and technical elements are used in works of theatre and other dramatic mediaTH-CA-E1

      2. TH-CA-E2.

        Identify motivations, personality traits, and responses to emotional experiences in characters portrayed in dramatic literature and mediaTH-CA-E2

      3. TH-CA-E3.

        Identify and discuss the theme, message, or story idea conveyed in a dramatic workTH-CA-E3

      4. TH-CA-E4.

        Use basic theatre arts vocabulary to express and explain opinions about scripts and performancesTH-CA-E4

      5. TH-CA-E5.

        Identify relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsTH-CA-E5

Visual Arts

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    Creative Expression

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      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. VA-CE-E1.

        Explore and identify imagery from a variety of sources and create visual representationsVA-CE-E1

      2. VA-CE-E2.

        Explore and discuss techniques and technologies for visual expression and communicationVA-CE-E2

      3. VA-CE-E3.

        Use art vocabulary and the elements and principles of design to convey the language of art (create and discuss own artwork)VA-CE-E3

      4. VA-CE-E4.

        Experiment to create various art forms, including art forms from other culturesVA-CE-E4

      5. VA-CE-E5.

        Draw on imagination, individual experience, and group activities to generate ideas for visual expressionVA-CE-E5

      6. VA-CE-E6.

        Identify relationships among visual arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsVA-CE-E6

      7. VA-CE-E7.

        Maintain a sketchbook or journal, or develop a portfolioVA-CE-E7

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    Aesthetic Perception

    1.  

      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. VA-AP-E1.

        Use elements and principles of design and basic art vocabulary for expressing responses to the work of othersVA-AP-E1

      2. VA-AP-E2.

        Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of visual artsVA-AP-E2

      3. VA-AP-E3.

        Explore the beauty in nature and discern images and sensory qualities found in nature and artVA-AP-E3

      4. VA-AP-E4.

        Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the processes for designing and producing visual artsVA-AP-E4

      5. VA-AP-E5.

        Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is art?" and share personal feelings or preferences about various worksVA-AP-E5

      6. VA-AP-E6.

        Identify where and how the visual arts are used in daily life and in the communityVA-AP-E6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

    1.  

      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. VA-HP-E1.

        Identify the subject, basic style, and culture represented by various works of artVA-HP-E1

      2. VA-HP-E2.

        Recognize universal symbols and how works of art communicate a universal languageVA-HP-E2

      3. VA-HP-E3.

        Identify art images and themes from the past and present and discuss historical differencesVA-HP-E3

      4. VA-HP-E4.

        Identify media used in works of art throughout history and recognize the importance of available resourcesVA-HP-E4

      5. VA-HP-E5.

        Recognize professions in the visual arts and the role and status of the artist in various cultures and time periodsVA-HP-E5

      6. VA-HP-E6.

        Recognize great artists and works of art that have shaped the history of artVA-HP-E6

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. VA-CA-E1.

        View works of art and express observations about how the elements and principles of design are used in the worksVA-CA-E1

      2. VA-CA-E2.

        Identify images, colors, and other art elements that have specific meanings in cultural contextsVA-CA-E2

      3. VA-CA-E3.

        Express and explain aesthetic judgments about the created (built) environmentVA-CA-E3

      4. VA-CA-E4.

        Express and explain opinions about visual works of others using basic art vocabularyVA-CA-E4

      5. VA-CA-E5.

        Express interpretations about works of art and give supporting reasonsVA-CA-E5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Louisiana Arts Content Standards

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