Theatre: Grades 6, 7, 8

Artistic Processes

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    Creating: Conceiving and developing new artistic ideas and work

    1. 1.

      Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work

    2. 2.

      Organize and develop artistic ideas and work

    3. 3.

      Refine and complete artistic work

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    Performing: Realizing artistic ideas and work through interpretation and presentation

    1. 4.

      Analyze, interpret, and select artistic work for presentation

    2. 5.

      Develop and refine artistic work for presentation

    3. 6.

      Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work

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    Responding: Understanding and evaluating how the arts convey meaning

    1. 7.

      Perceive and analyze artistic work

    2. 8.

      Construct meaningful interpretations of artistic work

    3. 9.

      Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work

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    Connecting: Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context

    1. 10.

      Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art

    2. 11.

      Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding, including artistic ideas and works by American Indians

Content Standards

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    develop a character in a drama or theatre work6-8.1

  • 2.

    demonstrate leadership and collaboration when developing a drama or theatre work6-8.2

  • 3.

    analyze scripted drama and theatre works6-8.3

  • 4.

    identify the essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure6-8.4

  • 5.

    analyze how technical elements enhance drama and theatre works6-8.5

  • 6.

    perform a rehearsed drama or theatre work for an audience6-8.6

  • 7.

    evaluate the artistic choices in drama and theatre works6-8.7

  • 8.

    analyze how cultural perspectives influence the evaluation of drama and theatre work6-8.8

  • 9.

    evaluate drama and theatre works using supporting evidence6-8.9

  • 10.

    research how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a drama or theatre work6-8.10

  • 11.

    use different forms of drama and theatre work to examine contemporary, social, cultural, or global issues.6-8.11

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Montana Theatre Arts Content Standards