Theatre: Grade 7

Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

  • a.

    Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.7.a

  • b.

    Explain and present solutions to design challenges in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.7.b

  • c.

    Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character's inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1.1.7.c

Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

  • a.

    Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a drama/theatre work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.TH:Cr2.1.7.a

  • b.

    Demonstrate mutual respect for self and others and their roles in preparing or devising drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2.1.7.b

Refine and complete artistic work.

  • a.

    Demonstrate focus and concentration in the rehearsal process to analyze and refine choices in a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.7.a

  • b.

    Develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.7.b

  • c.

    Consider multiple planned technical design elements during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3.1.7.c

Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

  • a.

    Consider various staging choices to enhance the story in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.7.a

  • b.

    Use various character objectives in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4.1.7.b

Develop and refine artistic technique and work for presentation.

  • a.

    Participate in a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance.TH:Pr5.1.7.a

  • b.

    Choose a variety of technical elements that can be applied to a design in a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5.1.7.b

Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.

  • 7.

    Participate in rehearsals for a drama/theatre work that will be shared with an audience.TH:Pr6.1.7

Perceive and analyze artistic work.

  • 7.

    Compare recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re7.1.7

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

  • a.

    Identify the artistic choices made based on personal experience in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.7.a

  • b.

    Describe how cultural perspectives can influence the evaluation of drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.7.b

  • c.

    Interpret how the use of personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs can be used to discuss drama/theatre work.TH:Re8.1.7.c

Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

  • a.

    Explain preferences, using supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.7.a

  • b.

    Consider the aesthetics of the production elements in a drama/theatre work.TH:Re9.1.7.b

  • c.

    Identify how the intended purpose of a drama/theatre work appeals to a specific audience.TH:Re9.1.7.c

Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

  • 7.

    Incorporate multiple perspectives and diverse community ideas in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn10.1.7

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

  • 7.

    Incorporate music, dance, art, and/or media to strengthen the meaning and conflict in a drama/theatre work with a particular cultural, global, or historic context.TH:Cn11.1.7

  • a.

    Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a drama/theatre work to be produced.TH:Cn11.2.7.a

  • b.

    Examine artifacts from a time period and geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cn11.2.7.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
When were these standards adopted?
2015

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