Theater: Grade 3

CREATE

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Envision/Conceptualize

      1. a

        Create roles, imagined worlds, and improvised stories in a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr1A.3.a

      2. b

        Imagine and articulate ideas for costumes, props and sets for the environment and characters in a drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1A.3.b

      3. c

        Collaborate to determine how characters might move and speak to support the story and given circumstances in drama/theatre work.TH:Cr1A.3.c

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

    1. A

      Develop

      1. a

        Participate in methods of investigation to devise original ideas for a drama/theatre work. TH:Cr2A.3.a

      2. b

        Compare ideas with peers and make selections that will enhance and deepen group drama/theatre work.TH:Cr2A.3.b

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.

    1. A

      Rehearse

      1. a

        Collaborate with peers to revise, refine, and adapt ideas to fit the given parameters of a drama theatre work.TH:Cr3A.3.a

      2. b

        Participate and contribute to physical and vocal exploration in an improvised or scripted drama/theatre work.TH:Cr3A.3.b

      3. c

        Practice and refine design and technical choices to support a devised or scripted drama/theatre work. TH:Cr3A.3.c

PERFORM

  • 4

    Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Select

      1. a

        Apply the elements of dramatic structure to a story and create a drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4A.3.a

      2. b

        Investigate how movement and voice are incorporated into drama/theatre work.TH:Pr4A.3.b

  • 5

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation. 

    1. A

      Prepare

      1. a

        Participate in a variety of physical, vocal, and cognitive exercises that can be used in a group setting for drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5A.3.a

      2. b

        Identify the basic technical elements that can be used in drama/theatre work.TH:Pr5A.3.b

      3. c

        With prompting and support, demonstrate appropriate audience ettiquette for the venue and purpose.TH:Pr5A.3.c

  • 6

    Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. 

    1. A

      Share, Present

      1. a

        Practice drama/theatre work and share reflections individually and in small groupsTH:Pr6A.3.a

RESPOND

  • 7

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

    1. A

      Reflect

      1. a

        Understand why artistic choices are made in a drama/theatre work.TH:P7A.3.a

  • 8

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.

    1. A

      Interpret

      1. a

        Consider multiple personal experiences when participating in or observing a drama/theatre work.TH:P8A.3.a

      2. b

        Consider multiple ways to develop a character using physical characteristics and prop or costume design choices that reflect cultural perspectives in drama/theatre work.TH:P8A.3.b

      3. c

        Examine how connections are made between oneself and a character’s emotions in drama/theatre work.TH:P8A.3.c

  • 9

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.

    1. A

      Evaluate

      1. a

        Understand how and why groups evaluate drama/theatre work.TH:P9A.3.a

      2. b

        Consider and analyze technical elements from multiple drama/theatre works.TH:P9A.3.b

      3. c

        Evaluate and analyze problems and situations in a drama/theatre work from an audience perspective.TH:P9A.3.c

CONNECT

  • 10

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.

    1. A

      Empathize

      1. a

        Use personal experiences and knowledge to make connections to community and culture in a drama/theatre work.TH:P10A.3.a

  • 11

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

    1. A

      Interrelate

      1. a

        Identify connections to community,social issues and other content areas in drama/theatre work.TH:P11A.3.a

    2. B

      Research

      1. a

        Explore how stories are adapted from literature to drama/theatre work.TH:P11B.3.a

      2. b

        Examine how artists have historically presented the same stories using different art forms, genres, or drama/theatre conventions.TH:P11B.3.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
FINE ARTS GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

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