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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 3

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Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Create roles, imagined worlds, and improvised stories in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Imagine and articulate ideas for costumes, props, and sets for the environment and characters in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.3.b

    3. c.

      Imagine how a character might move and speak to support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.3.c

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Devise original ideas focused on character and plot for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Contribute ideas and accept/incorporate the ideas of others in preparing or devising a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.3.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Contribute to the adaptation of the plot and dialogue in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Participate and contribute to physical and vocal exploration in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.3.b

    3. c.

      Practice and refine design and technical choices to support a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.3.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Identify major dramatic elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Use body, face, gestures, and voice to communicate character traits and emotions in a scene.TH:Pr4.1.3.b

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Participate in a variety of improvisational exercises.TH:Pr5.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Identify the basic technical elements (costumes, lights, props, set, sound) that can be used in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.3.b

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Communicate through a drama/theatre work with peers as an audience.TH:Pr6.1.3.a

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Describe without judgement what is seen, felt, and heard in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.3.a

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Describe a personal experience that relates to a moment in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Explore folk tales or stories from multiple cultures through drama/theatre experience.TH:Re8.1.3.b

    3. c.

      Examine characters' feelings and make connections to personal feelings in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.3.c

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Apply ideas about evaluation to a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.3.a

    2. b.

      Identify the contributions of each design artist in the whole design of a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.3.b

    3. c.

      Compare and contrast the roles of audience and performer in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.3.c

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Use personal experiences and knowledge to make connections to community and culture in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn10.1.3.a

  • 11:

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.

    1. a.

      Identify connections to community, social issues, and other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.3.a

    2. a.

      Explore how stories are adapted from literature to drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.3.a

    3. b.

      Research how artists have historically presented the same stories using different art forms, genres, or drama/theatre conventions.TH:Cn11.2.3.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Theatre

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