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K–12 Standards

Third Grade

Other North Carolina Arts: Theatre sets

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

  • 1

    Relate theatrical ideas and works with personal, societal, cultural, historical, and daily life contexts, including diverse and marginalized groups.3.CN.1

    1. 1

      Describe theatre in the local community or region.3.CN.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe how theatre incorporates and is inspired by other content area skills and concepts.3.CN.1.2

  • 2

    Explore advancements in the field of theatre arts.3.CN.2

    1. 1

      Describe the role of the playwright.3.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Define the literary tools of a playwright.3.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.3.CR.1

    1. 1

      Improvise a variety of resolutions to given problems using dramatic play.3.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Create a cohesive scene using elements of playwriting with support.3.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Create simple set design, costume design, or prop design to support the story of a play.3.CR.1.3

  • 2

    Adapt original theatrical ideas and works, and those of peers and other artists, independently and collaboratively.3.CR.2

    1. 1

      Derive dialogue from familiar stories distinguishing unique characters.3.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify theatre artworks that can be used by everyone fairly.3.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.3.PR.1

    1. 1

      Respond to peer and director feedback appropriately.3.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Present characters from stories applying vocal and physical variety to dialogue with coaching and support.3.PR.1.2

  • 2

    Develop theatrical presentations.3.PR.2

    1. 1

      Develop a whole class play with support.3.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Adapt audience behavior in a variety of spaces.3.PR.2.2

    3. 3

      Utilize simple set pieces, costumes, and props to support a dramatic presentation.3.PR.2.3

    4. 4

      Compare how theatrical elements are influenced by different performance spaces.3.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.3.RE.1

    1. 1

      Compare the story elements from various informal, recorded, or live classroom presentations.3.RE.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify themes in theatrical works.3.RE.1.2

  • 2

    Evaluate theatrical works using content-specific vocabulary.3.RE.2

    1. 1

      Describe personal preferences for various styles of theatre.3.RE.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate respect when providing feedback to peers.3.RE.2.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
Where can I read the official document?
NORTH CAROLINA STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY K - 12 Theatre

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