Theatre: Grade 4

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Articulate the visual details of imagined worlds, and improvised stories that support the given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH.1.CR1.4.1

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    Visualize and design technical elements that support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH.1.CR1.4.2

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    Imagine how a character might move to support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH.1.CR1.4.3

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Collaborate to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work by asking questions about characters and plots.TH.2.CR2.4.1

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    Make and discuss group decisions and identify responsibilities required to present a drama/theatre work to peers.TH.2.CR2.4.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Revise and improve an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work through repetition and collaborative review.TH.3.CR3.4.1

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    Develop physical and vocal exercise techniques for an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH.3.CR3.4.2

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    Collaborate on solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a drama/theatre work.TH.3.CR3.4.3

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Modify the dialogue and action to change the story in a drama/theatre work.TH.4.PR1.4.1

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    Make physical choices to develop a character in a drama/theatre work.TH.4.PR1.4.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Practice selected exercises that can be used in a group setting for drama/theatre work.TH.5.PR2.4.1

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    Propose the use of technical elements in a drama/theatre work.TH.5.PR2.4.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Share small-group drama/theatre work, with peers as audience.TH.6.PR3.4.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Identify artistic choices made in a drama/theatre work through participation and observation.TH.7.RE1.4.1

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Compare and contrast multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.TH.8.RE2.4.1

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    Compare and contrast the qualities of characters in a drama/theatre work through physical characteristics and prop or costume design choices that reflect culturalTH.8.RE2.4.2

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    Identify and discuss physiological changes connected to emotions in drama/theatre work.TH.8.RE2.4.3

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Propose a plan to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH.9.RE3.4.1

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    Investigate how technical elements may support a theme or idea in a drama/theatre work.TH.9.RE3.4.2

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    Observe how a character's choices impact an audience's perspective in a drama/theatre work.TH.9.RE3.4.3

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Identify the ways drama/theatre work reflects the perspectives of a community or culture.TH.10.CO1.4.1

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

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    Analyze commonalities and differences between stories set in different cultures in preparation for a drama/theatre work.TH.11.CO.4.1

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    Compare the drama/theatre conventions of a given time period with those of the present.TH.11.CO.4.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Theatre

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