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.7.CN.1

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      Analyze how theatre influenced various developing cultures around the world from the 1400s to the present.7.CN.1.1

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      Identify how theatrical skills and processes are connected to other content areas and daily life.7.CN.1.2

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    Explore advancements in the field of theatre arts.7.CN.2

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      Identify theatrical skills, characteristics, and behaviors that contribute to success in post-secondary education and career readiness.7.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Analyze various theatre tools and innovations used in creative, technical, and business roles.7.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.7.CR.1

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      Improvise characters and situations for developing original scripts or devised theatre.7.CR.1.1

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      Create original works using elements of dramatic structure.7.CR.1.2

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      Create a variety of simple props and set pieces to support and enhance dramatic presentations.7.CR.1.3

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    Adapt original theatrical ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively.7.CR.2

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      Adapt stories using a variety of theatrical styles or genres for theatre.7.CR.2.1

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      Identify the legal and ethical issues for creating works inspired by other artists.7.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.7.PR.1

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      Refine choices in devised or scripted performances based on objective feedback and criteria.7.PR.1.1

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      Communicate character and story using physical and vocal control, observation, and concentration during theatrical performances.7.PR.1.2

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    Develop theatrical presentations.7.PR.2

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      Apply dramatic styles to formal or informal performances.7.PR.2.1

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      Compare the expectations of an audience in different venues.7.PR.2.2

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      Present a variety of simple technical elements to reflect dramatic styles and choices in theatrical productions.7.PR.2.3

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      Compare the theatrical modifications needed by performers in different venues.7.PR.2.4

RESPOND: Analyze and evaluate how the arts communicate.RE

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    Analyze theatrical works from a variety of styles, cultures, and genres using content-specific vocabulary.7.RE.1

    1. 1

      Compare dramatic structures in various genres and styles.7.RE.1.1

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      Recognize the creative choices made in theatrical works crafted by peers and others.7.RE.1.2

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    Evaluate theatrical works using content-specific vocabulary.7.RE.2

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      Compare personal preferences in theatrical works as it relates to social or cultural background.7.RE.2.1

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      Evaluate choices made in devised or scripted performance, based on objective criteria.7.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Theatre