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K–12 Standards

Grade 6

Other National Core Arts Standards Theatre sets

Creating

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr1.6

    1.  

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Identify possible solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1.a.6

      2. b

        Identify solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1.b.6

      3. c

        Explore a scripted or improvised character by imagining the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1.c.6

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr2.6

    1.  

      Develop

      1. a

        Use critical analysis to improve, refine, and evolve original ideas and artistic choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.a.6

      2. b

        Contribute ideas and accept and incorporate the ideas of others in preparing or devising drama/theatre work. TH:Cr2.b.6

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.TH:Cr3.6

    1.  

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Articulate and examine choices to refine a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.a.6

      2. b

        Identify effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.b.6

      3. c

        Explore a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.c.6

Performing

  • 4

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
TH:Pr4.6

    1.  

      Select

      1. a

        Identify the essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure in a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr4.a.6

      2. b

        Experiment with various physical choices to communicate character in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.b.6

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. TH:Pr5.6

    1.  

      Prepare

      1. a

        Recognize how acting exercises and techniques can be applied to a drama/theatre work. TH:Pr5.a.6

      2. b

        Articulate how technical elements are integrated into a drama/ theatre work. TH:Pr5.b.6

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.
 TH:Pr6.6

    1.  

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Adapt a drama/theatre work and present it informally for an audience.TH:Pr6.a.6

Responding

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic workTH:Re7.6

    1.  

      Reflect

      1. a

        Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work. TH:Re7.a.6

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
TH:Re8.6

    1.  

      Interpret

      1. a

        Explain how artists make choices based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work. TH:Re8.a.6

      2. b

        Identify cultural perspectives that may influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work. TH:Re8.b.6

      3. c

        Identify personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in or observation of drama/ theatre work.TH:Re8.c.6

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.TH:Re9.6

    1.  

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Use supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.a.6

      2. b

        Apply the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.TH:Re9.b.6

      3. c

        Identify a specific audience or purpose for a drama/theatre work. TH:Re9.c.6

Connecting

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.TH:Cn10.6

    1.  

      Empathize

      1. a

        Explain how the actions and motivations of characters in a drama/theatre work impact perspectives of a community or culture. TH:Cn10.a.6

  • 11

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understandingTH:Cn11.6

    1.  

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Identify universal themes or common social issues and express them through a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.a.6

    2.  

      Research

      1. a

        Research and analyze two different versions of the same drama/theatre story to determine differences and similarities in the visual and aural world of each story. TH:Cn11.2.a.6

      2. b

        Investigate the time period and place of a drama/theatre work to better understand performance and design choices.TH:Cn11.2.b.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Theatre at a Glance

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