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K–12 Standards

Grade 4

Other National Core Arts Standards Theatre sets

Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and workTH:Cr1.4

    1.  

      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:Cr1.a.4

      2. b

        Visualize and design technical elements that support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.b.4

      3. c

        Imagine how a character might move to support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.c.4

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. TH:Cr2.4

    1.  

      Develop

      1. a

        Collaborate to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work by asking questions about characters and plots.TH:Cr2.a.4

      2. b

        Make and discuss group decisions and identify responsibilities required to present a drama/theatre work to peers.TH:Cr2.b.4

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic workTH:Cr3.4

    1.  

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Revise and improve an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work through repetition and collaborative review.TH:Cr3.a.4

      2. b

        Develop physical and vocal exercise techniques for an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.b.4

      3. c

        Collaborate on solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr3.c.4

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
TH:Pr4.4

    1.  

      Select

      1. a

        Modify the dialogue and action to change the story in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.a.4

      2. b

        Make physical choices to develop a character in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.b.4

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. TH:Pr5.4

    1.  

      Prepare

      1. a

        Practice selected exercises that can be used in a group setting for drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.a.4

      2. b

        Propose the use of technical elements in a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr5.b.4

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
TH:Pr6.4

    1.  

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Share small-group drama/theatre work, with peers as audience. TH:Pr6.a.4

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workTH:Re7.4

    1.  

      Reflect

      1. a

        Identify artistic choices made in a drama/theatre work through participation and observation.TH:Re7.a.4

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH:Re8.4

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Compare and contrast multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work. TH:Re8.a.4

      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.b.4

      3. c

        Identify and discuss physiological changes connected to emotions in drama/ theatre work.TH:Re8.c.4

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. TH:Re9.4

    1.  

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Propose a plan to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.a.4

      2. b

        Investigate how technical elements may support a theme or idea in a drama/theatre work. TH:Re9.b.4

      3. c

        Observe how a character’s choices impact an audience’s perspective in a drama/theatre work. TH:Re9.c.4

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. TH:Cn10.4

    1.  

      Empathize

      1. a

        Identify the ways drama/theatre work reflects the perspectives of a community or culture. TH:Cn10.a.4

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingTH:Cn11.4

    1.  

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Respond to community and social issues and incorporate other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.a.4

    2.  

      Research

      1. a

        Investigate cross-cultural approaches to storytelling in drama/theatre work. TH:Cn11.2.a.4

      2. b

        Compare the drama/theatre conventions of a given time period with those of the present. TH:Cn11.2.b.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
Where can I read the official document?
Theatre at a Glance

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