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K–12 Standards

Theatre Arts: Grade 2

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Creative Process

  • 1

    The student will improvise a plot with a beginning, middle, and end.2.1

  • 2

    The student will collaborate to develop ideas for group or individual performance.2.2

Critical Thinking and Communication

  • 3

    The student will identify meaning communicated in theatrical works using theatre terms.2.3

  • 4

    The student will identify and discuss a variety of responses to theatrical works.2.4

  • 5

    The student will describe skills needed for theatre including but not limited to trust, active listening, communication, and collaboration.2.5

History, Culture, and Citizenship

  • 6

    The student will identify ways that theatre arts are part of customs and traditions of various cultures.2.6

  • 7

    The student will identify and compare theatre experiences in the community and Commonwealth.2.7

  • 8

    The student will identify appropriate sources for theatre inquiry.2.8

Innovation in the Arts

  • 9

    The student will identify careers and professional skills in theatre including but not limited to actors, directors, and technicians.2.9

  • 10

    The student will explore technology used in theatre. 2.10

  • 11

    The student will identify skills and concepts learned in theatre that relate to concepts learned in other content areas.2.11

Technique and Application

  • 12

    The student will identify and apply appropriate body positions, projection, speed, and volume in theatre activities. 2.12

  • 13

    The student will identify techniques for physical and vocal warm-ups. 2.13

  • 14

    The student will explore rehearsal techniques for character development.2.14

  • 15

    The student will describe the relationship between the performer and audience.2.15

  • 16

    The student will identify and explore technical elements of theatre including scenic elements and costumes.2.16

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