Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre III

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 use imaginary environments to improvise the elements of a story to elicit a specific audience response.CR.1.1.I

    2. 2

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

      1. 1

        I can generate multiple designs for a single drama/theatre work using available technology.CR.1.2.I

    3. 3

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

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        I can use a variety of sources to generate ideas about diverse characters who elicit a specific audience response.CR.1.3.I

  • 2

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

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

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        I can assess choices made in the development of characters, setting, and plot to create a desired effect in a devised or scripted work.CR.2.1.I

    2. 2

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

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        I can collaborate to develop ideas for an informal or formal performance for a specific audience or specific purpose.CR.2.2.I

      2. 2

        I can fulfill the responsibilities of one onstage or offstage theatrical role or position as part of a creative team.CR.2.2.I

    3. 3

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

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        I can determine weak and strong stage positions.CR.2.3.I

      2. 2

        I can compare and contrast different types of stages.CR.2.3.I

      3. 3

        I can create selected theatrical paperwork.CR.2.3.I

  • 3

    Students will refine and complete artistic work.CR.3

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

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        I can refine theatrical choices based on self-reflection and feedback.CR.3.1.I

PerformingPR

  • 4

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

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

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        I can analyze a script of literary merit to interpret characters, visual design elements, cultural or historical significance, and other elements of drama.PR.4.1.I

      2. 2

        I can make artistic choices related to technical elements based on research from multiple sources of information.PR.4.1.I

    2. 2

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

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        I can analyze the manner in which a character’s motives contribute to the believability of a drama/theatre work.PR.4.2.I

      2. 2

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

  • 5

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

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

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        I can refine a believable, authentic, and relevant character in a drama/ theatre work through physical, vocal, and psychological choices.PR.5.1.I

      2. 2

        I can investigate diverse methods of creating empathetic characters. PR.5.1.I

      3. 3

        I can independently cultivate a strong and versatile stage voice.PR.5.1.I

    2. 2

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

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

      2. 2

        I can make artistic choices to refine a drama/theatre work using steps in the acting process.PR.5.2.I

      3. 3

        I can apply acting theories to increase the impact of my original drama/theatre work.PR.5.2.I

    3. 3

      Build: Students will design and construct technical elements for a performance.PR.5.3

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        I can revise an original theatrical design for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.PR.5.3.I

      2. 2

        I can use tools in a safe and appropriate manner to build technical elements for a production.PR.5.3.I

  • 6

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

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

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        I can convey a specific interpretation through a collaborative performance of a devised or scripted drama/theatre work for a particular audience.PR.6.1.I

RespondingRE

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    Students will perceive and analyze artistic work.RE.7

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

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

    2. 2

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

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        I can discuss the authenticity of character interactions in specific drama/theatre works.RE.7.2.I

    3. 3

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

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        I can analyze dramatic elements of an observed drama/theatre work using theatre terminologyRE.7.3.I

    4. 4

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

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

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

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

  • 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 interpret emotional responses intended by the playwright across a variety of cultures or genres.RE.8.1.I

  • 9

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

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

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        I can develop and implement a plan to evaluate performances and/or designs using theatre terminology.RE.9.1.I

    2. 2

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

      1. 1

        I can make choices based on artistic merit.RE.9.2.I

ConnectingCN

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

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

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        I can evaluate the impact of personal experience on the creation of a drama/theatre work.CN.10.1.I

    2. 2

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

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        I can identify necessary tools to prepare for a career in theatre. CN.10.2.I

  • 11

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

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

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        I can make personal artistic choices based on societal, cultural, and historical contexts.CN.11.1.I

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

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        I can analyze the influence of cultural perspectives and theatrical conventions and practices on design and acting choices.CN.11.2.I

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

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        I can develop cultural sensitivity to the artistic work of others.CN.11.3.I

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

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        I can explore the intention of the playwright and/or director to influence the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of people of various ages, cultures, and communities.CN.11.4.I

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

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        I can create a theatrical experience using other art forms and digital media.CN.11.5.I

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

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