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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades PK-K

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Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.PK-K.T.Cr.01

    1. a

      Contribute story ideas in dramatic play.PK-K.T.Cr.01.a

    2. b

      Use everyday objects to create puppets, props, scenery, and costume pieces in dramatic play.PK-K.T.Cr.01.b

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.PK-K.T.Cr.02

    1. a

      Understand difference between imagination and reality in dramatic play.PK-K.T.Cr.02.a

    2. b

      Focus on and pursue a process or idea to completion when experimenting during theatre activities.PK-K.T.Cr.02.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. Repeat improvised scenes in different ways (e.g., imagine this character was happy, redo the scene if it were raining).

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation. Identify realistic feelings characters might have in a theatrical work.PK-K.T.P.04

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. Demonstrate appropriate behaviors of a theatrical presentation (e.g., waiting to enter, bowing at the end).PK-K.T.P.05

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. Portray simple characters in dramatic play.PK-K.T.P.06

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. Meet expectations of an audience member (e.g., listening quietly, clapping at the end).PK-K.T.R.07

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Share observations regarding a theatrical work (e.g., "I noticed that all the mean characters were dressed in red")PK-K.T.R.08

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Articulate personal responses to theatrical work (e.g., “this piece made me feel…” “this piece made me think…”)PK-K.T.R.09

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. With prompting and support, identify similarities between elements of a theatrical work and personal experiencesPK-K.T.Co.10

    1. 04.

      HSS Connection: Students give examples of characters in plays who show fairness, friendship, kindness, responsibility, and respect for one anotherHSS.PreK.T1.04

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works to societal, cultural and historical contexts to deepen understanding. With support, identify different types of theatrical works (e.g., puppetry, musicals, improvisation.PK-K.T.Co.11

Frequently asked questions

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

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