Drama and Theatre Arts: Kindergarten

CreateDT.K.1

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.DT.K.1.1

    1. a

      Create characters, environments, and stories using imagination through prompted and supported dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.1.1.a

    2. b

      Creatively manipulate objects in a variety of ways in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.1.1.b

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.DT.K.1.2

    1. a

      Explore characters, environments, and stories using imagination through prompted and supported dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.1.2.a

    2. b

      Collaborate with peers to contribute to dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.1.2.b

  • 3

     Connect artistic ideas to personal experience and varied perspectives.DT.K.1.3

    1. a

      With prompting and support, identify similarities between characters and oneself in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.1.3.a

  • 4

    Refine towards completion of artistic work.DT.K.1.4

    1. a

      Expand characters, environments, and stories through prompted and supported dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama). DT.K.1.4.a

PerformDT.K.2

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.DT.K.2.1

    1. a

      With prompting and support, identify characters and setting in a story for dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama).DT.K.2.1.a

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques, choices, and work for presentation.DT.K.2.2

    1. a

      With prompting and support, experiment with character voice and body for dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.2.2.a

    2. b

      With prompting and support, experiment with various items to create an environment for a story.DT.K.2.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic work with audience, community, and ensemble.DT.K.2.3

    1. a

      With prompting and support, use skills and knowledge from other areas in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.2.3.a

  • 4

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.DT.K.2.4

    1. a

      With prompting and support, use voice, body, and facial expressions to demonstrate character in a dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama). DT.K.2.4.a

Critically RespondDT.K.3

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.DT.K.3.1

    1. a

      With prompting and support, express an emotional response to characters in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.3.1.a

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. DT.K.3.2

    1. a

      With prompting and support, identify preferences in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.3.2.a

    2. b

      With prompting and support, name and describe settings in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.3.2.b

  • 3

    Connect artistic experiences to our world; past, present, and future.DT.K.3.3

    1. a

      With prompting and support, identify stories that are different from one another in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama). DT.K.3.3.a

  • 4

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.DT.K.3.4

    1. a

      With prompting and support, respond to visual, movement, or vocal choices by actively engaging with others in dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama or story drama).DT.K.3.4.a

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Kindergarten

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