Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: 3-5

Other Maryland Fine Arts sets

Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr1

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    IndicatorsTH:Cr1.I

    1. a

      Propose and enact details to the plot and characters of a guided original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Propose and explore different ways to represent setting, costume, and properties in a guided original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Explore how given circumstances impact a character’s motivation and objective in a guided original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr1.E

    1. a

      Synthesize ideas and collaborate with others to create interesting plot and characters for an original guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Work creatively and collaborate with others to create and conceptualize settings, costumes, and properties for a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Work independently to create a basic character analyses.TH:Cr1.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Think creatively and be flexible in rehearsing, and producing an original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:3-5:4

Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.TH:Cr2

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    IndicatorsTH:Cr2.I

    1. a

      Through collective inquiry, advance original ideas of plot in a drama/theatrical work using a character’s given circumstances, objective, and inner thoughts.TH:Cr2.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      With prompting and support, assume defined responsibilities of a theatrical team and create a design for a devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr2.E

    1. a

      Work creatively and collaborate with others to analyze and advance original ideas.TH:Cr2.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Research information about the world of the story and use it creatively to enhance the devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Work effectively with a diverse team being flexible with others in order to incorporate various artistic ideas in a devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Collaborate with others and work effectively in a diverse team to enhance a devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:3-5:4

    5. e

      Use available technology to enhance artistic choices in a devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:3-5:5

Anchor Standard 3: Refine and complete artistic work.TH:Cr3

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    IndicatorsTH:Cr3.I

    1. a

      Explore and refine various artistic choices to enhance character, dialogue, and plot in a devised theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Through rehearsal, explore and refine artistic choices in staging a devised theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Create innovative solutions to design and technical problems that arise in rehearsal for a devised theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr3.E

    1. a

      Reason effectively while comparing artistic choices in a devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Collaborate with others to reimagine staging choices in a timely manner.TH:Cr3.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Reflect and critique on technical artistic choices and implement innovated ideas to refine choices to better reveal theme.TH:Cr3.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Use available technology to refine technical designs.TH:Cr3.E:3-5:4

    5. e

      Perform a devised/adapted theatrical experience for an informal audience.TH:Cr3.E:3-5:5

Anchor Standard 4: Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation.TH:Pr4

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    IndicatorsTH:Pr4.I

    1. a

      Develop and apply various artistic choices to enhance dramatic moments in a theatre work.TH:Pr4.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Expand on artistic physical and vocal choices to create a convincing character for a scripted performance.TH:Pr4.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr4.E

    1. a

      Reason effectively to understand what makes a play worth performing.TH:Pr4.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Work creatively with others to decide on and implement original creative artistic choices for a scripted theatrical performance.TH:Pr4.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Effectively justify and implement specific acting, vocal, and movement choices to create a convincing character in a scripted performance.TH:Pr4.E:3-5:3

Anchor Standard 5: Develop and refine artistic work for presentation.TH:Pr5

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    IndicatorsTH:Pr5.I

    1. a

      Integrate techniques of imagination, movement, and vocal exercises in a scripted theatrical experience.TH:Pr5.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Craft basic technical elements that enhance story and theme in a scripted theatrical work.TH:Pr5.I:3-5:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr5.E

    1. a

      Use acting exercises to creatively enhance a performance for a scripted theatrical experience.TH:Pr5.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Use theatre resources to solve problems for a scripted theatrical work.TH:Pr5.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Apply technology and implement innovative solutions to enhance a scripted theatrical work.TH:Pr5.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Participate in progressively more involved warm-ups.TH:Pr5.E:3-5:4

Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.TH:Pr6

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    IndicatorsTH:Pr6.I

    1. a

      Share an informal or formal, theme-based and scripted, theatrical work for an audience and engage in shared reflections.TH:Pr6.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr6.E

    1. a

      Collaborate with others on a guided theatrical work.TH:Pr6.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Present a play for an informal audience.TH:Pr6.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Interact with the audience in an informal reflection activity.TH:Pr6.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Communicate a self-reflection on a theatrical experience and one’s own contribution.TH:Pr6.E:3-5:4

Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.TH:Re7

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    IndicatorsTH:Re7.I

    1. a

      Identify artistic choices and explain personal aesthetic reactions to a theatrical experience.TH:Re7.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Re7.E

    1. a

      Identify where artistic choices are made and analyze why they were made.TH:Re7.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Communicate effectively an aesthetic response to artistic choices in a theatrical experience.TH:Re7.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.TH:Re8

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    IndicatorsTH:Re8.I

    1. a

      Identify and communicate personal reactions to various types and styles of theatrical experiences.TH:Re8.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Identify how setting, character, and plot define artistic intent.TH:Re8.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Explore various personal choices in creating a character for a theatrical experience.TH:Re8.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Re8.E

    1. a

      Effectively reason and interact with others to compare personal feelings about character and plot in various theatrical experiences.TH:Re8.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Reason effectively to explore the relationship between an artist’s intent and artistic choices.TH:Re8.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Work independently to create a character for a scene.TH:Re8.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Engage appropriately as an audience participant in formal/informal settings.TH:Re8.E:3-5:4

Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.TH:Re9

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    IndicatorsTH:Re9.I

    1. a

      Develop and implement a plan to assess text and performance elements in a theatrical work.TH:Re9.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Investigate how technical elements assist in presenting theme.TH:Re9.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Recognize how a character’s circumstances and choices impact an audience’s perspective in a theatrical work.TH:Re9.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Re9.E

    1. a

      Work creatively with others to formulate evaluation criteria.TH:Re9.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Apply created criteria and reason effectively to critique artistic choices in a theatrical work.TH:Re9.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Interact with an informal audience and analyze a theatrical work.TH:Re9.E:3-5:3

Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.TH:Cn10

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    IndicatorsTH:Cn10.I

    1. a

      Explore how theatre can connect oneself to a community or culture.TH:Cn10.I:3-5:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Cn10.E

    1. a

      Present a devised theatrical issue-based work to a formal or informal audience.TH:Cn10.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Interact with the audience in a formal or informal response activity.TH:Cn10.E:3-5:2

Anchor Standard 11: Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.TH:Cn11

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    IndicatorsTH:Cn11.I

    1. a

      Identify historical, global, and/or social issues expressed in a theatrical work from another culture.TH:Cn11.I:3-5:1

    2. b

      Identify and use historical source material to develop a theatrical work.TH:Cn11.I:3-5:2

    3. c

      Describe the relationships of theatre to dance, music, the visual arts, media arts, and other disciplines.TH:Cn11.I:3-5:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cn11.E

    1. a

      Compare and contrast various theatrical works.TH:Cn11.E:3-5:1

    2. b

      Using devised criteria respond to personal responses to various theatrical works.TH:Cn11.E:3-5:2

    3. c

      Apply researched information to develop and refine a self-written theatrical work based on a historical source material.TH:Cn11.E:3-5:3

    4. d

      Devise a personal theatrical work.TH:Cn11.E:3-5:4

    5. e

      Analyze and infer how art is used to inform or change beliefs, values, and/or behaviors of an individual or society.TH:Cn11.E:3-5:5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland State Fine Arts Standards

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