Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Louisiana Arts sets

Dance

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    Creative Expression

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      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. D-CE-M1.

        Demonstrate self-monitoring and effective use of spaceD-CE-M1

      2. D-CE-M2.

        Use the elements of dance to execute basic movements with increased skill and develop a movement vocabularyD-CE-M2

      3. D-CE-M3.

        Demonstrate the ability to use dance as a language and means of communicationD-CE-M3

      4. D-CE-M4.

        Use improvisation, choreography, and choreographic forms to sequence movements into dance phrasesD-CE-M4

      5. D-CE-M5.

        Perform informal and formal dance compositions individually and in groupsD-CE-M5

      6. D-CE-M6.

        Understand and express relationships among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsD-CE-M6

      7. D-CE-M7.

        Engage in individual and collaborative use of technical dimensions of dance and explore how use of current technology can enhance dance ideasD-CE-M7

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. D-AP-M1.

        Understand the elements of dance and apply expanded dance vocabularyD-AP-M1

      2. D-AP-M2.

        Recognize that concepts of beauty differ from culture to culture and that taste varies from person to personD-AP-M2

      3. D-AP-M3.

        Describe the sensory, emotional, and intellectual impact of works of danceD-AP-M3

      4. D-AP-M4.

        Demonstrate awareness of various new ideas, possibilities, options, and situations pertaining to creating danceD-AP-M4

      5. D-AP-M5.

        Identify and discuss appropriate behaviors for creators, performers, and observers of danceD-AP-M5

      6. D-AP-M6.

        Discuss the question, "What is dance?" and express intuitive reactions and personal responses to danceD-AP-M6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. D-HP-M1.

        Compare the role of dance in various cultures and discuss dance in cultural, historical, and contemporary contextsD-HP-M1

      2. D-HP-M2.

        Identify differences in styles of dance and distinguish among dance styles from various cultures and time periodsD-HP-M2

      3. D-HP-M3.

        Identify and discuss the influences of great dance works, innovators, and performers who have shaped the history of danceD-HP-M3

      4. D-HP-M4.

        Identify, describe, and compare contemporary careers and professions in danceD-HP-M4

      5. D-HP-M5.

        Identify and discuss universal themes exhibited in dance from various culturesD-HP-M5

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    Critical Analysis

    1.  

      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. D-CA-M1.

        Recognize and describe movement content and expression in danceD-CA-M1

      2. D-CA-M2.

        Identify how elements of dance are used in a work to communicate the choreographic intentD-CA-M2

      3. D-CA-M3.

        Describe the use of choreographic principles such as unity, contrast, continuity, and climax in danceD-CA-M3

      4. D-CA-M4.

        Describe the main theme, story idea, or political message conveyed in a danceD-CA-M4

      5. D-CA-M5.

        Critique works of dance using expanded dance vocabularyD-CA-M5

Music

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    Creative Expression

    1.  

      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. M-CE-M1.

        Recognize and perform melodic and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources, both individually and in ensemblesM-CE-M1

      2. M-CE-M2.

        Interpret notational symbols and vocabulary that convey precise musical meaningsM-CE-M2

      3. M-CE-M3.

        Improvise, or compose and perform written musicM-CE-M3

      4. M-CE-M4.

        Recognize and demonstrate elements of music, using voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or other available mediaM-CE-M4

      5. M-CE-M5.

        Perform in organized activities including singing, playing, and movementM-CE-M5

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. M-AP-M1.

        Understand and apply expanded music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositionsM-AP-M1

      2. M-AP-M2.

        Recognize that concepts of beauty differ by culture and that taste varies from person to personM-AP-M2

      3. M-AP-M3.

        Describe the emotional and intellectual impact of music in various contextsM-AP-M3

      4. M-AP-M4.

        Demonstrate awareness of various traditional and technological options pertaining to creative processes in musicM-AP-M4

      5. M-AP-M5.

        Discuss the question, "What is music?" and express intuitive reactions and personal responses to various worksM-AP-M5

      6. M-AP-M6.

        Demonstrate and discuss behavior appropriate for various musical environmentsM-AP-M6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. M-HP-M1.

        Identify distinguishing characteristics of musical styles representative of various historical periods and culturesM-HP-M1

      2. M-HP-M2.

        Compare and contrast the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, such as celebrations, ceremonies, and eventsM-HP-M2

      3. M-HP-M3.

        Identify specific types and uses of musical instruments in various culturesM-HP-M3

      4. M-HP-M4.

        Describe careers for musicians and compare the roles of musicians in various culturesM-HP-M4

      5. M-HP-M5.

        Identify major works of great composers and recognize achievements of prominent musiciansM-HP-M5

      6. M-HP-M6.

        Identify and discuss ways in which universal themes are revealed and developed in the music of diverse cultures and time periodsM-HP-M6

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. M-CA-M1.

        Identify the music form (e.g., round, canon) and explain how the elements of music are used in works representing various genres/stylesM-CA-M1

      2. M-CA-M2.

        Identify and describe music events (e.g., entry of an instrument, meter change, return of refrain) while listening to a workM-CA-M2

      3. M-CA-M3.

        Describe or explain characteristics of music in regard to suitability of musical selections for specific purposesM-CA-M3

      4. M-CA-M4.

        Describe relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsM-CA-M4

      5. M-CA-M5.

        Use appropriate criteria and expanded music vocabulary to evaluate the quality of music and performancesM-CA-M5

Theatre Arts

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    Creative Expression

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      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. TH-CE-M1.

        Demonstrate self-expression and various emotions individually and in groupsTH-CE-M1

      2. TH-CE-M2.

        Demonstrate role playing individually and in interpersonal situationsTH-CE-M2

      3. TH-CE-M3.

        Demonstrate physical and emotional traits appropriate to a variety of roles and charactersTH-CE-M3

      4. TH-CE-M4.

        Create improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience, imagination, literature, and historyTH-CE-M4

      5. TH-CE-M5.

        Compare/contrast and demonstrate various performance methods and stylesTH-CE-M5

      6. TH-CE-M6.

        Engage in individual and collaborative use of technical dimensions of the dramatic form such as theatrical space, scenery, set design, costuming, and make-upTH-CE-M6

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. TH-AP-M1.

        Understand and use expanded theatre arts vocabulary, including terms related to theatrical periods, environments, situations, and rolesTH-AP-M1

      2. TH-AP-M2.

        Recognize that concepts of beauty differ from culture to culture and that taste varies from person to personTH-AP-M2

      3. TH-AP-M3.

        Identify and discuss appropriate behaviors for creators, performers, and observers of theatreTH-AP-M3

      4. TH-AP-M5.

        Describe the emotional and intellectual impact of theatrical works and dramatic performancesTH-AP-M5

      5. TH-AP-M6.

        Express intuitive reactions and personal responses to theatre and other dramatic worksTH-AP-M6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. TH-HP-M1.

        Describe types, forms, and patterns in theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media)TH-HP-M1

      2. TH-HP-M2.

        Identify differences in theatre across cultures and how artistic choices and artistic expression reflect cultural valuesTH-HP-M2

      3. TH-HP-M3.

        Identify and describe characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and presentTH-HP-M3

      4. TH-HP-M4.

        Identify and discuss ways in which themes are revealed and developed in dramas of various cultures and time periodsTH-HP-M4

      5. TH-HP-M5.

        Describe and compare careers in theatre arts and roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periodsTH-HP-M5

      6. TH-HP-M6.

        Identify major works of great playwrights and recognize contributions of prominent theatre artistsTH-HP-M6

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing the skills for critical analysis through study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. TH-CA-M1.

        Explain how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used in works created for the stage and other dramatic mediaTH-CA-M1

      2. TH-CA-M2.

        Analyze descriptions, dialogues, and actions to explain character traits, personality, motivations, emotional perceptions, and ethical choicesTH-CA-M2

      3. TH-CA-M3.

        Interpret and discuss the theme or social/political message conveyed in a dramatic workTH-CA-M3

      4. TH-CA-M4.

        Use appropriate criteria and expanded theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances and productionsTH-CA-M4

      5. TH-CA-M5.

        Describe relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsTH-CA-M5

Visual Arts

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    Creative Expression

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      Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

      1. VA-CE-M1.

        Demonstrate art methods and techniques in visual representations based on research of imageryVA-CE-M1

      2. VA-CE-M2.

        Select and apply media techniques, and technology to visually express and communicateVA-CE-M2

      3. VA-CE-M3.

        Use the elements and principles of design and art vocabulary to visually express and describe individual ideasVA-CE-M3

      4. VA-CE-M4.

        Develop skills in creating various art forms, including art forms from other culturesVA-CE-M4

      5. VA-CE-M5.

        Produce ideas for art productions while engaging in individual and group activitiesVA-CE-M5

      6. VA-CE-M6.

        Understand and visually express relationships among visual arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the artsVA-CE-M6

      7. VA-CE-M7.

        Maintain a sketchbook or journal and develop a portfolioVA-CE-M7

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    Aesthetic Perception

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      Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

      1. VA-AP-M1.

        Use elements and principles of design and expanded art vocabulary for responding to the aesthetic qualities of various worksVA-AP-M1

      2. VA-AP-M2.

        Recognize that concepts of beauty differ by culture and that taste varies from person to personVA-AP-M2

      3. VA-AP-M3.

        Perceive the aesthetic value and influence of organic forms and the natural environment as reflected in works of artVA-AP-M3

      4. VA-AP-M4.

        Demonstrate awareness of various new ideas, possibilities, options, and situations pertaining to the art worldVA-AP-M4

      5. VA-AP-M5.

        Discuss the question "What is art?" and express intuitive reactions and personal responses to various worksVA-AP-M5

      6. VA-AP-M6.

        Describe the use and value of the visual arts in daily life, the workplace, and the communityVA-AP-M6

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    Historical and Cultural Perspective

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      Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

      1. VA-HP-M1.

        Identify and classify works of art by their subject, style, culture, and time periodVA-HP-M1

      2. VA-HP-M2.

        Understand how works of art cross geographical, political, and historical boundariesVA-HP-M2

      3. VA-HP-M3.

        Understand the meaning and significance of ideas, themes, and messages in works of art from the past and presentVA-HP-M3

      4. VA-HP-M4.

        Distinguish media and techniques used to create works of art throughout historyVA-HP-M4

      5. VA-HP-M5.

        Describe and compare careers in visual arts and the role and status of the artist in various cultures and time periodsVA-HP-M5

      6. VA-HP-M6.

        Identify major works of great and influential artists and recognize their achievementsVA-HP-M6

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    Critical Analysis

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      Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

      1. VA-CA-M1.

        View works of art and analyze how artists use design elements and principles to achieve an aesthetic effectVA-CA-M1

      2. VA-CA-M2.

        Analyze and interpret art images for their symbolic meaning, purpose, and value in place and timeVA-CA-M2

      3. VA-CA-M3.

        Express and justify aesthetic judgments about the created (built) environmentVA-CA-M3

      4. VA-CA-M4.

        Critique works of art sing expanded art vocabularyVA-CA-M4

      5. VA-CA-M5.

        Develop interpretations about works of art and give supporting reasonsVA-CA-M5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Louisiana Arts Content Standards

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