Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre I

Other Arkansas Fine Arts sets

CreatingCR

  • 1

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

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will explore characters and describe vocal qualities, physical qualities, and movement that reveal the character’s traits.CR.1.1

      1. 1

        I can explore with guidance imaginary environments to generate ideas for the elements of a story.CR.1.1.G

    2. 2

      Design: Students will design and create technical elements for a drama/theatre work.CR.1.2

      1. 1

        I can imagine solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.CR.1.2.G

    3. 3

      Characterize: Students will explore the creation of diverse characters.CR.1.3

      1. 1

        I can explore with guidance the creation of diverse characters.CR.1.3.G

  • 2

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

    1. 1

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

      1. 1

        I can develop characters, setting, and plot individually in a devised or scripted work.CR.2.1.G

    2. 2

      Collaborate: Students will collaborate with a creative team to prepare for a drama/theatre work.CR.2.2

      1. 1

        I can explore the collaborative nature of theatre.CR.2.2.G

      2. 2

        I can identify onstage and offstage theatrical roles or positions and the responsibilities of each.CR.2.2.G

    3. 3

      Organize: Students will use a variety of methods to organize artistic ideas. CR.2.3

      1. 1

        I can respond to stage directions.CR.2.3.G

      2. 2

        I can identify different types of stages.CR.2.3.G

      3. 3

        I can identify theatrical paperwork.CR.2.3.G

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

    1. 1

      Refine: Students will apply self-reflection and peer feedback to refine artistic work.CR.3.1

      1. 1

        I can identify strengths and weaknesses when preparing theatrical ideas.CR.3.1.G

PerformingPR

  • 4

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

    1. 1

      Analyze: Students will apply script analysis skills.PR.4.1

      1. 1

        I can analyze a script of literary merit to identify and define the elements of drama. PR.4.1.G

      2. 2

        I can explore technical elements based on research.PR.4.1.G

    2. 2

      Determine: Students will apply character analysis skills. PR.4.2

      1. 1

        I can identify the types of characters and their relationship to the plot of a drama/theatre work.PR.4.2.G

      2. 2

        I can explore characters based on research.PR.4.2.G

      3. 3

        I can determine character objectives and tactics.PR.4.2.G

  • 5

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

    1. 1

      Prepare: Students will cultivate physical and vocal qualities to develop characters. PR.5.1

      1. 1

        I can prepare a character for a drama/ theatre work through physical, vocal, and psychological choices.PR.5.1.G

      2. 2

        I can demonstrate empathy for characters in literature.PR.5.1.G

      3. 3

        I can identify the characteristics of a strong and versatile stage voice.PR.5.1.G

    2. 2

      Rehearse: Students will participate in established rehearsal processes.PR.5.2

      1. 1

        I can develop theatrical skills and techniques through the rehearsal process.PR.5.2.G

      2. 2

        I can prepare a drama/theatre work following steps in the acting process.PR.5.2.G

    3. 3

      I can identify acting theories.PR.5.3

      1. 1

        I can research a theatrical design.PR.5.3.G

      2. 2

        I can identify tools and equipment used in stagecraft.PR.5.3.G

      3. 3

        I can describe the safe and appropriate use of tools.PR.5.3.G

  • 6

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

    1. 1

      Imagine: Students will convey a specific interpretation through the performance of a devised or scripted work.PR.6.1

      1. 1

        I can convey a specific interpretation through the performance of a devised or scripted work.PR.6.1.G

RespondingRE

  • 7

    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

    1. 1

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

      1. 1

        I can identify the consequences of a character’s decisions and actions.RE.7.1.G

    2. 2

      Reflect: Students will explore authentic character interactions. RE.7.2

      1. 1

        I can identify character interactions.RE.7.2.G

    3. 3

      Analyze: Students will analyze the dramatic elements in a theatrical experience.RE.7.3

      1. 1

        I can identify dramatic elements of an observed drama/theatre work using basic theatre terminology.RE.7.3.G

    4. 4

      Assess: Students will assess the effectiveness of technical elements.RE.7.4

      1. 1

        I can identify the contribution of technical elements to the effectiveness of a production.RE.7.4.G

    5. 5

      Observe: Students will exhibit appropriate audience behavior.RE.7.5

      1. 1

        I can identify appropriate etiquette during a theatrical experience as an audience member.RE.7.5.G

  • 8

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

    1. 1

      Interpret: Students will explore the emotional responses evoked by a theatrical experience.RE.8.1

      1. 1

        I can identify emotional responses experienced by an audience.RE.8.1.G

  • 9

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

    1. 1

      Evaluate: Students will develop and apply criteria for theatrical work.RE.9.1

      1. 1

        I can develop criteria using basic theatre terminology to evaluate performances and/or designs.RE.9.1.G

    2. 2

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

      1. 1

        I can distinguish between personal preferences and artistic merit.RE.9.2.G

ConnectingCN

  • 10

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

    1. 1

      Relate: Students will incorporate personal experience in theatrical tasks.CN.10.1

      1. 1

        I can discuss the impact of an artist’s personal experience on an existing drama/theatre work.CN.10.1.G

    2. 2

      Explore: Students will explore careers in theatre.CN.10.2

      1. 1

        I can explore careers in theatre.CN.10.2.G

  • 11

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

    1. 1

      Incorporate: Students will incorporate social, cultural, and historical knowledge into artistic choices.CN.11.1

      1. 1

        I can use digital media to research periods of theatre history.CN.11.1.G

    2. 2

      Research: Students will connect theatrical conventions and cultural perspectives.CN.11.2

      1. 1

        I can identify the influence of cultural perspectives on theatrical conventions and practices.CN.11.2.G

    3. 3

      Understand: Students will demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the artistic work of others.CN.11.3

      1. 1

        I can define cultural sensitivity related to artistic work.CN.11.3.G

    4. 4

      Connect: Students will connect community values, beliefs, and cultural differences to the theatrical experience.CN.11.4

      1. 1

        I can recognize the effect of the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of people of various ages, cultures, and communities on theatre.CN.11.4.G

    5. 5

      Connect: Students will connect other fine arts and digital media to the theatrical experience.CN.11.5

      1. 1

        I can identify elements of the theatrical experience in other art forms and digital media.CN.11.5.G

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

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