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K–12 Standards

Drama/Theatre: Kindergarten

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Creating (CR)

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize dramatic ideas and work. DT.CR.1

    1. 1

      Engage in planning a series of events for dramatic play or a guided drama experience (e.g., play plans, creative drama, story drama, process drama) based on existing stories or creating new stories.K.DT.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Imagine technical elements for a unified drama/theatre concept by using non-representational materials to create props, puppets, masks, and/or costume pieces for dramatic play or guided drama experiences (e.g., creative drama, story drama, process drama).K.DT.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Develop characters authentic to the drama/theatre work by demonstrating ideas concerning voice, gestures, and movements appropriate to the characters and story developed. K.DT.CR.1.3

  • 2

    Organize, develop, and rehearse dramatic ideas and work.DT.CR.2

    1. 1

      Create and communicate ideas to advance the beginning, middle, end (plot) and use words and actions to refine characters contributing to a completed story in a guided drama experience (e.g., process drama, story drama, creative drama). K.DT.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate collaborative and interdisciplinary skills by engaging in unstructured free play and playing appropriately with others. K.DT.CR.2.2

  • 3

    Revise, refine, and complete dramatic work. DT.CR.3

    1. 1

      Prepare a unified drama/theatre work for presentation by demonstrating imagination, focus, concentration.K.DT.CR.3.1

    2. 2

      Use the body to create a vivid character with energy, movement, and gestures and use voice to create a vivid character by changing volume, pitch, tone, rate, and clarity. K.DT.CR.3.2

    3. 3

      Integrate technical elements to create an emotional impact or convey meaning by choosing a single object for multiple, imaginative representations and creating puppets, masks, and costume pieces to support the story. K.DT.CR.3.3

Performing (PR)

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    Select, analyze, and interpret dramatic work for presentation.DT.PR.1

    1. 1

      Understand and demonstrate multiple choices for an aspect of drama/ theatre work (e.g., movement, speaking voice) and select the most supportable choice for the moment through identification of essential events. K.DT.PR.1.1

  • 2

    Develop and refine dramatic techniques and work for presentation.DT.PR.2

    1. 1

      Assume roles in a variety of dramatic forms, modifying body (energy, body language, etc.) and voice (volume, pitch, etc.) to convey meaning and create an emotional impact. K.DT.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Explore and experiment with various technical elements for multiple aspects of drama/ theatre work. K.DT.PR.2.2

  • 3

    Convey meaning through the presentation of a dramatic work.DT.PR.3

    1. 1

      Perform a non-exhibitional drama/theatre work (dramatic play and guided drama) with characters that are part of recognizable and shared human experiences (e.g., family, workers, community helpers, etc.).K.DT.PR.3.1

Responding (RE)

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    Perceive and analyze dramatic work. DT.RE.1

    1. 1

      Understand personal reactions as a participant in a drama/theatre work by recalling an emotional response in dramatic play or guided drama experiences; and/or, in developmentally appropriate theatrical performances during which there was active and appropriate engagement as an audience member.K.DT.RE.1.1

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in dramatic work.DT.RE.2

    1. 1

      Ask questions, answer questions, and reflect upon dramatic play, guided drama, and/or developmentally appropriate theatrical performances viewed. K.DT.RE.2.1

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate dramatic work.DT.RE.3

    1. 1

      Identify favorite or least favorite parts of a drama/theatre experience and explain why these parts elicited those responses. K.DT.RE.3.1

    2. 2

      Describe and recognize technical elements (e.g., costumes, props, sets, sound effects, etc.) and discuss likes/dislikes.K.DT.RE.3.2

    3. 3

      Recognize and practice appropriate audience or performer behavior for a variety of drama/theatre experiences. K.DT.RE.3.3

Connecting (CN)

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    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to drama/theatre. DT.CN.1

    1. 1

      Identify similarities between characters, oneself, and classmates in dramatic play, guided drama, and/or in developmentally appropriate theatrical performances viewed. K.DT.CN.1.1

  • 2

    Relate dramatic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.DT.CN.2

    1. 1

      Identify connections between drama/ theatre and personal and societal contexts, such as family, workers, and community helpers. K.DT.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Explore the stories of Oklahoma American Indian Tribes. K.DT.CN.2.2

  • 3

    Research and relate dramatic ideas/works and societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding.DT.CN.3

    1. 1

      Identify and dramatize recognizable universal experiences from grade-appropriate stories and texts. K.DT.CN.3.1 

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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