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K–12 Standards

Playwriting II

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CreatingCR

  • 1

    Students will generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.CR.1

    1. 1

      Students will use imaginary environments to conceive characters in playwriting.CR.1.1

      1. 1

        I can use imaginary environments to develop diverse characters to elicit a specific audience response.CR.1.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will collaborate to generate ideas for playwriting.CR.1.2

      1. 1

        I can collaborate to gather ideas for a script for a specific audience or specific purpose.CR.1.2.II

  • 2

    Students will organize and develop artistic ideas and work.CR.2

    1. 1

      Students will develop narrative elements in devised or scripted works.CR.2.1

      1. 1

        I can justify choices made in the development of characters, environments, and actions to create a desired effect in a devised or scripted theatrical work.CR.2.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will make choices related to theatrical spaces using appropriate terminology.CR.2.2

      1. 1

        I can make choices related to theatrical spaces including stage directions, blocking, and types of stages when drafting an original script.CR.2.2.II

    3. 3

      Students will collaborate as a member of the creative team.CR.2.3

      1. 1

        I can collaborate to make scripting and casting choices. CR.2.3.II

    4. 4

      Students will demonstrate the role of the dramaturg in playwriting.CR.2.4

      1. 1

        I can fulfill the role of a dramaturg in the development of an original script.CR.2.4.II

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

    1. 1

      Students will refine artistic ideas using self-reflection and feedback.CR.3.1

      1. 1

        I can revise original theatrical ideas based on self-reflection and feedback.CR.3.1.II

PerformingPR

  • 4

    Students will select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.PR.4

    1. 1

      Students will apply script analysis skills.PR.4.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze the development of characters in a script.PR.4.1.II

      2. 2

        I can analyze the cultural and historical significance or accuracy of a script.PR.4.1.II

      3. 3

        I can analyze the importance of the elements of drama and writing in a devised or scripted theatrical work.PR.4.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will analyze the relationship between characters and plot.PR.4.2

      1. 1

        I can analyze the manner in which a character’s unique choices make the plot of a scripted theatre work believable.PR.4.2.II

      2. 2

        I can interpret the author’s intent for a character’s objectives and tactics.PR.4.2.II

    3. 3

      Students will research theatrical choices for playwriting.PR.4.3

      1. 1

        I can make artistic choices based on research from multiple sources of information in writing a drama/theatre work with peers.PR.4.3.II

  • 5

    Students will develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.PR.5

    1. 1

      Students will develop a unique writer’s voice.PR.5.1

      1. 1

        I can refine a believable and relevant theatrical work by creating unique choices for the physical, vocal, and psychological elements of the story.PR.5.1.II

      2. 2

        I can investigate fresh and diverse methods of creating empathetic characters in my original work.PR.5.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will participate in the established rehearsal process. Students will participate in the established rehearsal proPR.5.2

      1. 1

        I can refine playwriting skills and techniques by contributing to the rehearsal process.PR.5.2.II

    3. 3

      Students will consider acting and design processes when writing original theatrical work.PR.5.3

      1. 1

        I can make artistic choices to refine a written theatrical work using the acting process.PR.5.3.II

      2. 2

        I can apply acting and design theories to script writing.PR.5.3.II

  • 6

    Students will convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.PR.6

    1. 1

      Students will convey specific meaning in original scripts.PR.6.1

      1. 1

        I can convey a specific meaning through the collaborative performance of an original devised or scripted drama/theatre work for a specific audience.PR.6.1.II

RespondingRE

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    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

    1. 1

      Students will explore the consequences of character decisions and actions.RE.7.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze the manner in which character decisions and actions lead to interesting consequences and outcomes.RE.7.1.II

    2. 3

      Students will explore authentic character interactions.RE.7.2

      1. 1

        I can analyze authentic character interactions in original scripts.RE.7.2.II

    3. 3

      Students will explore the effectiveness of technical elements in scripts.RE.7.3

      1. 1

        I can analyze stage directions that describe technical elements which enhance storytelling in live theatre.RE.7.3.II

  • 8

    Students will interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.RE.8

    1. 1

      Students will interpret emotional responses evoked by original theatrical work.RE.8.1

      1. 1

        I can interpret emotional responses intended by playwrights.RE.8.1.II

  • 9

    Students will apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.RE.9

    1. 1

      The students will develop and apply criteria for script evaluation.RE.9.1

      1. 1

        I can apply complex criteria to evaluate original scripts using theatre terminology and writing conventions.RE.9.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will apply the concept of artistic merit.RE.9.2

      1. 1

        I can justify a position taken on the artistic merit of a drama/theatre work.RE.9.2.II

ConnectingCN

  • 10

    Students will synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.CN.10

    1. 1

      Students will incorporate personal experience in theatrical writing.CN.10.1

      1. 1

        I can use my personal experience to heighten the impact of my original theatrical work.CN.10.1.II

  • 11

    Students will relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.CN.11

    1. 1

      Students will incorporate social, cultural, and historical knowledge into original theatrical work.CN.11.1

      1. 1

        I can make personal artistic choices in original theatrical work based on societal, cultural, and historical contexts.CN.11.1.II

    2. 2

      Students will connect theatrical conventions and cultural perspectives to original theatrical work.CN.11.2

      1. 1

        I can relate cultural perspectives and theatrical conventions and practices to original theatrical work.CN.11.2.II

    3. 3

      Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity related to original theatrical work.CN.11.3

      1. 1

        I can exhibit cultural sensitivity related to artistic work.CN.11.3.II

    4. 4

      Students will connect community values, beliefs, and cultural differences to original theatrical work. CN.11.4

      1. 1

        I can influence the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of diverse audiences with my original scripts.CN.11.4.II

    5. 5

      Students will use other fine arts and digital media in original theatrical work.CN.11.5

      1. 1

        I can incorporate other art forms and digital media into an original theatrical work.CN.11.5.II

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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