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Theatre: Grade 3

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Elementary Theatre

  • 1.

    The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. The student is expected to:3.1

    1. A.

      react to sensory and emotional experiences such as sight or sound and happiness or sadness through creative play;3.1.A

    2. B.

      create playing space using expressive and rhythmic movement;3.1.B

    3. C.

      respond to sounds, music, images, language, and literature using movement; and3.1.C

    4. D.

      reflect the environment, portray character, and demonstrate actions in classroom dramatizations.3.1.D

  • 2.

    The student interprets characters using the voice and body expressively and creates dramatizations. The student is expected to:3.2

    1. A.

      demonstrate safe use of movement and voice;3.2.A

    2. B.

      participate in a variety of roles in real life or imaginative situations through narrative pantomime, dramatic play, or story dramatization;3.2.B

    3. C.

      dramatize literary selections using shadow play or puppetry; and3.2.C

    4. D.

      dramatize literary selections using pantomime and imitative dialogue.3.2.D

  • 3.

    The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills. The student is expected to:3.3

    1. A.

      identify technical theatre elements such as props, costumes, sound, and visual elements that define character, environment, action, and theme;3.3.A

    2. B.

      use simple technical theatre elements such as props, costumes, sound, and visual elements that define character, environment, action, and theme;3.3.B

    3. C.

      plan dramatic play;3.3.C

    4. D.

      cooperate and interact with others in dramatic play; and3.3.D

    5. E.

      observe live or multimedia theatrical performances.3.3.E

  • 4.

    The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student is expected to:3.4

    1. A.

      explore historical and diverse cultural influences from a variety of sources through dramatic activities;3.4.A

    2. B.

      illustrate similarities and differences between life and theatre, television, and film through dramatic play; and3.4.B

  • 5.

    The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student is expected to:3.5

    1. A.

      apply appropriate audience behavior consistently;3.5.A

    2. B.

      discuss and evaluate simple dramatic activities and performances; and3.5.B

    3. C.

      discuss the use of music, movement, and visual components in dramatic activities and performances.3.5.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2013
Where can I read the official document?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Theatre

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