Theatre: Grade 5

Creating

  • 1:

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Identify physical qualities that might reveal a character's inner traits in the imagined world of a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Visualize and design elements that support the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.5.b

    3. c.

      Imagine how a character's inner thoughts impact the story and given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.5.c

  • 2:

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. a.

      Devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work that reflect collective inquiry about characters and their given circumstances.TH:Cr2.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.5.b

  • 3:

    Revise, refine, and complete artistic work.

    1. a.

      Revise and improve an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work through repetition and self- and group review.TH:Cr3.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Use physical and vocal exploration for character development in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.5.b

    3. c.

      Create innovative solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.5.c

Performing

  • 4:

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Describe the underlying thoughts and emotions that create dialogue and action in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Explore physical & vocal choices to create meaning in a scene.TH:Pr4.1.5.b

  • 5:

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.

    1. a.

      Practice selected exercises that can be used in a group setting for a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Demonstrate the use of technical elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.5.b

  • 6:

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Communicate for a specific purpose through a drama/theatre work to an invited audience.TH:Pr6.1.5.a

Responding

  • 7:

    Perceive and analyze artistic work.

    1. a.

      Describe why artistic choices are made in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.5.a

  • 8:

    Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work.

    1. a.

      Justify responses based on personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Compare and contrast thematically similar folk tales and stories from multiple cultures through drama/theatre experience.TH:Re8.1.5.b

    3. c.

      Examine aesthetics in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.5.c

  • 9:

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. a.

      Develop and implement criteria as a small group to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.5.a

    2. b.

      Evaluate the effectiveness of the technical elements in supporting mood and environment in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.5.b

    3. c.

      Recognize how a character's circumstances impact an audience's perspective in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.5.c

Connecting

  • 10:

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. a.

      Explain how drama/theatre connects oneself to a community or culture.TH:Cn10.1.5.a

  • 11:

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

    1. a.

      Investigate community, historical, and social issues and incorporate other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.1.5.a

    2. a.

      Analyze commonalities and differences between stories set in different cultures in preparation for a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.5.a

    3. b.

      Examine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand design choices in a drama/theatre design.TH:Cn11.2.5.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Fine Arts Standards: Theatre

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