Creating: Artists/students use creative thinking and reasoning skills to perceive concepts and ideas to develop works.CR

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    Generate artmaking ideas from multiple sources.2.1CR

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    Combine materials to explore personal artistic ideas.2.2CR

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    Investigate ways to organize elements of art to express meaning.2.3CR

Performing: Artists/students employ personal processes and skills to solve problems creatively and present work in various contexts.PE

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    Show perseverance in the creative process.2.1PE

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    Apply increasing skill in the appropriate use of materials and tools.2.2PE

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    Produce works that intentionally incorporate the elements of art.2.3PE

Responding: Artists/students engage in analysis and interpretation to understand and evaluate artistic works.RE

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    Compare works of art using descriptive language2.1RE

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    Use self-assessment strategies with current artworks to inform future artmaking.2.2RE

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    Share personal interpretations of works of art.2.3RE

Connecting: Artists/students understand and communicate the value of creative expressions in internal and external contexts.CO

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    Recognize and discuss the different ways in which art communicates ideas and serves many purposes.2.1CO

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    Analyze how art, exhibited inside and outside of schools, contributes to communities.2.2CO

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    Respect and support peer ideas and creativity.2.3CO

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 2