Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theater: Grade 4

Other Missouri Fine Arts sets

CREATE

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Articulate the visual details of imagined worlds, and improvised stories that support the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1A.4.a

      2. b

        Visualize and design technical elements that support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1A.4.b

      3. c

        Imagine how a character might move to support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1A.4.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Develop

      1. a

        Collaborate to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work by asking questions about characters and plotsTH:Cr2A.4.a

      2. b

        Make and discuss group decisions and identify responsibilities required to present a drama/theatre work to peers.TH:Cr2A.4.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. A

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Revise and improve an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work through repetition and collaborative review.TH:Cr3A.4.a

      2. b

        Develop physical and vocal exercise techniques for an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3A.4.b

      3. c

        Collaborate on solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3A.4.c

PERFORM

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Select

      1. a

        Modify the dialogue and action to change the story in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4A.4.a

      2. b

        Make physical choices to develop a character in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4A.4.b

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Prepare

      1. a

        Practice selected exercises that can be used in a group setting for drama/theatre workTH:Pr5A.4.a

      2. b

        Propose the use of technical elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5A.4.b

      3. c

        With prompting and support, demonstrate appropriate audience ettiquette for the venue and purpose.TH:Pr5A.4.c

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. 

    1. A

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Share smallgroup drama/theatre work, with peers as audience.TH:Pr6A.4.a

RESPOND

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

    1. A

      Reflect

      1. a

        Understand why artistic choices are made in a drama/theatre work.TH:P7A.4.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. A

      Interpret

      1. a

        Compare and contrast multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work. TH:P8A.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 TH:P8A.4.b

      3. c

        Identify and discuss physiological changes connected to emotions in drama/ theatre work.TH:P8A.4.c

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. A

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Propose a plan to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:P9A.4.a

      2. b

        Investigate how technical elements may support a theme or idea in a drama/theatre work.TH:P9A.4.b

      3. c

        Observe how a character’s choices impact an audience’s perspective in a drama/theatre work. TH:P9A.4.c

CONNECT

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. A

      Empathize

      1. a

        Identify the ways drama/theatre work reflects the perspectives of a community or culture.TH:P10A.4.a

  • 11

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

    1. A

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Respond to community and social issues and incorporate other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:P11A.4.a

    2. B

      Research

      1. a

        Investigate crosscultural approaches to storytelling in drama/theatre work.TH:P11B.4.a

      2. b

        Compare the drama/theatre conventions of a given time period with those of the present.TH:P11B.4.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
FINE ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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