Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 8

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Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

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    Imagine and explore multiple perspectives and solutions to staging problems in a drama/theatre work.TH.1.CR1.8.1

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    Imagine and explore solutions to design challenges of a performance space in a drama/theatre work.TH.1.CR1.8.2

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    Develop a scripted or improvised character by articulating the character's inner thoughts, objectives, and motivations in a drama/theatre workTH.1.CR1.8.3

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

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    Articulate and apply critical analysis, background knowledge, research, and historical and cultural context to the development of original ideas for a drama/theatre work.TH.2.CR2.8.1

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    Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.TH.2.CR2.8.2

Refine and complete artistic work.

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    Use repetition and analysis in order to revise devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH.3.CR3.8.1

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    Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH.3.CR3.8.2

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    Implement and refine a planned technical design using simple technology during the rehearsal process for devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH.3.CR3.8.3

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

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    Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.TH.4.PR1.8.1

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    Use various character objectives and tactics in a drama/theatre work to overcome an obstacle.TH.4.PR1.8.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.TH.5.PR2.8.1

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    Use a variety of technical elements to create a design for a rehearsal or drama/theatre production.TH.5.PR2.8.2

Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

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    Perform a rehearsed drama/theatre work for an audience.TH.6.PR3.8.1

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

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    Apply criteria to the evaluation of artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.TH.7.RE1.8.1

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

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    Recognize and share artistic choices when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.TH.8.RE2.8.1

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    Analyze how cultural perspectives influence the evaluation of a drama/theatre work.TH.8.RE2.8.2

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    Apply personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs to evaluate a drama/theatre work.TH.8.RE2.8.3

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

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    Respond to a drama/theatre work using supporting evidence, personal aesthetics, and artistic criteria.TH.9.RE3.8.1

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    Apply the production elements used in a drama/theatre work to assess aesthetic choices.TH.9.RE3.8.2

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    Assess the impact of a drama/theatre work on a specific audience.TH.9.RE3.8.3

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

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    Examine a community issue through multiple perspectives in a drama/theatre work.TH.10.CO1.8.1

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

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    Research the story elements of a staged drama/theatre work and compare them to another production of the same work.TH.11.CO.8.1

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    Identify and use artifacts from a time period and place to develop performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.TH.11.CO.8.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2015
Where can I read the official document?
Oregon Arts Content Standards: Theatre

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