Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: P-2

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 of a guided original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      Propose details to setting, costume, and properties in a guided original drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:P-2:2

    3. c

      Identify and employ ways that voice and body define a character in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.I:P-2:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr1.E

    1. a

      Think creatively and communicate clearly ideas to advance the plot of a drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Collaborate with others to conceptualize settings, costumes, and properties for a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Think creatively and implement ideas on how to define a character with voice and body.TH:Cr1.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      Think creatively and be flexible during a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr1.E:P-2:4

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Cr2.I

    1. a

      Interact with an informal audience in an informal reflection activity.TH:Pr6.E:P-2:3

    2. b

      Explore and develop dialogue, sequential plot and defined characters in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.I:P-2:1

    3. c

      With prompting and support, assume and offer ideas for specific roles of a theatrical design team.TH:Cr2.I:P-2:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr2.E

    1. a

      Work collaboratively with others to develop creative ideas concerning plot and characters in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Use developed information about the world of the play/story to enhance artistic choices in the guided devised drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Be flexible and think creatively while being part of a theatrical design team.TH:Cr2.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      Collaborate with others and work effectively in a diverse team to develop a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:P-2:4

    5. e

      With guidance and support use available technology to enhance artistic choices in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr2.E:P-2:5

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Cr3.I

    1. a

      With prompting and support explore various artistic choices of plot and dialogue in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      Explore artistic choices in staging a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.I:P-2:2

    3. c

      With prompting and support discover various solutions to a single technical element.TH:Cr3.I:P-2:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cr3.E

    1. a

      Reason effectively and work creatively with others to make artistic decisions about plot and dialogue.TH:Cr3.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Make decisions on artistic choices in staging.TH:Cr3.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Produce design elements for a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cr3.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      With guidance and support use available technology to refine technical designs.TH:Cr3.E:P-2:4

    5. e

      Perform a guided devised drama/theatrical work for an informal audience.TH:Cr3.E:P-2:5

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Pr4.I

    1. a

      Present ideas for setting and staging in a guided drama/theatrical experience based on a known story.TH:Pr4.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      Explore the use of body, face, gestures, and voice to communicate character traits and emotions in a guided drama/theatre experience based on a known story.TH:Pr4.I:P-2:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr4.E

    1. a

      Communicate effectively why a specific story is worth exploring in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Pr4.E:P-2:1

    2. b

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

    3. E:P-2:3.

      Effectively justify and implement specific acting, vocal, and movement choices to create a convincing character.TH:Pr4.E:P-2:3

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Pr5.I

    1. a

      Engage in basic theatre exercises related to imagination, movement and vocal exercises to inspire creativity in developing a guided drama/theatrical experience based on a known story.TH:Pr5.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      Create simple technical elements in a guided drama/theatrical experience to enhance a guided theatrical experience based on a known story.TH:Pr5.I:P-2:2

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr5.E

    1. a

      Use acting exercises to inspire creativity in a guided drama/theatre experience based on a known story.TH:Pr5.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Think creatively and collaboratively to create technical solutions in props and costumes that enhance a guided drama/theatrical experience based on a known story.TH:Pr5.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Think creatively to create solutions to enhance a guided drama/theatrical experience based on a known story.TH:Pr5.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      Participate in theatrically based warm-ups.TH:Pr5.E:P-2:4

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, guided drama/theatrical work based on known story.TH:Pr6.I:P-2:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Pr6.E

    1. a

      Collaborate with others on a guided theatrical work.TH:Pr6.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Present a play/drama for an informal audience.TH:Pr6.E:P-2:2

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Re7.I

    1. a

      With prompting and support, identify artistic choices and personal aesthetic reactions to a theatrical experience.TH:Re7.I:P-2:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Re7.E

    1. a

      Identify when artistic choices are made in a theatrical experience.TH:Re7.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Articulate an aesthetic response to artistic choices in a theatrical experience.TH:Re7.E:P-2:2

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Re8.I

    1. a

      Make personal connections to the feelings, reactions, and dramatic circumstances of a character.TH:Re8.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      With prompting and support, analyze how character is defined through physical characteristics, dialogue, and prop/costume design choices.TH:Re8.I:P-2:2

    3. c

      Identify and respond to various characters in a drama/theatrical experience.TH:Re8.I:P-2:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Re8.E

    1. a

      Effectively reason and interact with others to compare personal feelings about character and plot in a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Re8.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Collaborate with others to create an understanding of characters within a given drama/theatrical experience.TH:Re8.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Work collaboratively and use personal aesthetics to respond to various drama/theatrical experiences.TH:Re8.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      Engage appropriately as an audience participant in formal/informal settings.TH:Re8.E:P-2:4

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

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    IndicatorsTH:Re9.I

    1. a

      Describe and define a character in a theatrical production.TH:Re9.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      Describe how a prop or costume helps to define a character in a theatrical production.TH:Re9.I:P-2:2

    3. c

      Describe how characters respond to conflicts in a theatrical production.TH:Re9.I:P-2:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Re9.E

    1. a

      Work with others to apply given criteria to a theatrical work.TH:Re9.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Identify and communicate technical choices in a theatrical production.TH:Re9.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Interact effectively with a group and discuss a character’s role in the story.TH:Re9.E:P-2:3

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 personal experience relates to a character’s experience in guided theatrical experience.TH:Cn10.I:P-2:1

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    ExpectationsTH:Cn10.E

    1. a

      Create a devised theatrical experience based on the idea of community and the individual.TH:Cn10.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Interact effectively with others and share how personal and character experiences relate.TH:Cn10.E:P-2:2

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 similarities between theatrical works from various cultures.TH:Cn11.I:P-2:1

    2. b

      With prompting and support use a historical or cultural artifact to devise a guided drama/theatrical experience.TH:Cn11.I:P-2:2

    3. c

      Describe the relationships of theatre to other arts subjects in school.TH:Cn11.I:P-2:3

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    ExpectationsTH:Cn11.E

    1. a

      With guidance, compare and contrast various theatrical works.TH:Cn11.E:P-2:1

    2. b

      Communicate clearly personal responses to various theatrical works.TH:Cn11.E:P-2:2

    3. c

      Apply researched information to develop and refine a self-devised theatrical work based on a provided artifact.TH:Cn11.E:P-2:3

    4. d

      With guidance and support present a self-devised theatrical work.TH:Cn11.E:P-2:4

    5. e

      Compare and contrast cultural purposes for creating by examining art from different times and places.TH:Cn11.E:P-2:5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Maryland State Fine Arts Standards

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