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K–12 Standards

Eighth Grade

Other North Carolina Arts: Theatre sets

CONNECT: Explore and relate artistic ideas and works to past, present, and future societies and cultures.CN

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    Relate theatrical ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.8.CN.1

    1. 1

      Identify the influence of theatre in North Carolina and the nation on history, culture, and community.8.CN.1.1

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      Explain how theatrical skills and processes can be applied to solve a variety of problems.8.CN.1.2

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    Explore advancements in the field of theatre arts.8.CN.2

    1. 1

      Explain how theatrical skills, characteristics, and behaviors contribute to success in a broad range of careers.8.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate how theatre tools and innovations are expanding opportunities in business, career, and life skills beyond the theatrical world.8.CN.2.2

CREATE: Create and adapt new artistic ideas and work individually or collaboratively.CR

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    Create original theatrical ideas and works, independently and collaboratively.8.CR.1

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      Improvise conflict and resolution scenarios for original scripts or devised theatre.8.CR.1.1

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      Create original characters and situations using background knowledge and research.8.CR.1.2

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      Create simple lighting and sound designs to support and enhance dramatic presentations.8.CR.1.3

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    Adapt original theatrical ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively.8.CR.2

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      Adapt historical or current events applying background knowledge and research to develop character and situations for theatre.8.CR.2.1

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      Explain how to share works of theatre legally and ethically, in both physical and digital spaces.8.CR.2.2

PRESENT: Present, perform, produce, and develop artistic ideas and works.PR

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    Perform theatrical works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres.8.PR.1

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      Apply critical elements of objective feedback and criteria for improvement in performance.8.PR.1.1

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      Communicate various styles of character, conflict, and resolution through blocking as given by directors or indicated by playwrights.8.PR.1.2

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    Develop theatrical presentations.8.PR.2

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      Develop various styles of literature into formal or informal presentations.8.PR.2.1

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      Embody audience etiquette appropriately as a participant in productions.8.PR.2.2

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      Employ technical elements in various theatrical presentations.8.PR.2.3

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      Demonstrate performance etiquette during theatrical experiences.8.PR.2.4

Relate theatrical ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.RE

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    Analyze theatrical works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary.8.RE.1

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      Analyze theatrical works using knowledge of historical and cultural contexts.8.RE.1.1

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      Explain how theatre artists’ choices are influenced by culture and environment.8.RE.1.2

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    Evaluate theatrical works using content-specific vocabulary.8.RE.2

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      Explain the impact of culture and environment on personal perspective.8.RE.2.1

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      Evaluate theatrical work of others with a specific plan for improvement.8.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Theatre

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