Improvising and writing scenes, scenarios and plays

  • 1.1

    Identify the foundation of playmaking in real life and fantasy

  • 1.2

    Identify the basic elements of a play (e.g., characters, setting, plot)

  • 1.3

    Develop an improvisation utilizing characters and setting that creates tension and suspense, with a subsequent resolution

Acting in improvised and structured presentations

  • 2.1

    Employ variations in movement, gesture and vocal expression (pitch, tempo, tone) to create characters

  • 2.2

    Recall and recite assigned lines for a theater piece

  • 2.3

    Identify character motivations through research and analysis and be able to articulate how they affect the character's actions

  • 2.4

    Portray a believable character with effective performance techniques (use of voice, facial expressions and body movement) in both improvised and structured presentations

Designing and building environments for informal and formal presentations

  • 3.1

    Develop and implement costume and makeup designs for a structured theatrical production

Comparing and integrating art forms

  • 6.1

    Observe examples of role playing in life and analyze how those roles could be used by theatre artists

  • 6.2

    Observe different forms of communication and transfer them into usage in performance (verbal, nonverbal, ASL, written, iconic, etc.)

  • 6.3

    Incorporate elements of dance, music, and visual arts to express ideas and emotions in improvised and structured scenes

Responding to, describing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating theatre works and performances

  • 7.1

    Identify and employ techniques for active listening and viewing of theatrical productions

  • 7.2

    Relate the elements of a dramatic production and the impact they have on the viewer

  • 7.3

    Assess how an audience's response can impact a theatrical presentation

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2007