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K–12 Standards

Fine Arts: Drama/Theatre (6th Grade)

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Creating (CR)CR

  • 1

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

    1. 1

      Conceptualize a unified piece of drama/theatre by articulating creative ideas in playwriting, improvisation, oral and written form, staging, and design. 6.DT.CR.1.1

    2. 2

      Conceptualize and craft production elements for a unified drama/theatre concept by using theatre vocabulary to describe the most appropriate and meaningful staging choices. 6.DT.CR.1.2

    3. 3

      Develop characters authentic to the drama/theatre work by: developing physical and vocal character traits; exploring characters' inner thoughts and their impact on character traits, relationships, and story development; and formulating dialogue and actions. 6.DT.CR.1.3

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Imagine and refine ideas and artistic choices through exploration and critical analysis in an original or scripted drama/theatre work. 6.DT.CR.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate collaborative skills by working effectively and respectfully with a diverse team to incorporate a variety of artistic ideas in an original or scripted drama/theatre work. 6.DT.CR.2.2

  • 3

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

    1. 1

      Examine choices (performance, design, production) that contribute to a unified drama/theatre work. 6.DT.CR.3.1

    2. 2

      Develop characters through imagination, research, observation, physical movement, gesture, sound, word choice, dialogue, rate, pitch, volume, etc. 6.DT.CR.3.2

    3. 3

      Integrate design elements that create an emotional impact or convey meaning by working creatively and collaboratively to conceptualize and create settings, costumes, and ro s for drama/theatre experiences. 6.DT.CR.3.3

Performing (PR)PR

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

    1. 1

      Demonstrate that there are multiple design and performance choices for every drama/theatre work and select the most supportable choice for the moment. 6.DT.PR.1.1

    2. 2

      Experiment with meaningful, effective, and appropriate physical and vocal traits of characters in improvised, original, or scripted drama/theatre work and select the most supportable choices. 6.DT.PR.1.2

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Develop expertise by participating in a variety of dramatic and theatre forms (e.g., pantomime, tableau, puppetry, story enactment, reader's theatre, musical theatre, documentary theatre, etc.). 6.DT.PR.2.1

    2. 2

      Incorporate available technology and technical elements (e.g., music, sound effects, images, text, etc.) to convey or enhance meaning in a drama/theatre work. 6.DT.PR.2.2

  • 3

    Convey meaning through the presentation of an artistic work. DT.PR.3

    1. 1

      Present a rehearsed original or scripted drama/theatre work for a classroom or community audience and engage in shared reflection. 6.DT.PR.3.1

Responding (RE)RE

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    Perceive and analyze artistic work. DT.RE.1

    1. 1

      Model audience skills of observing attentively; analyze reactions to a read, live, or recorded performance; and develop criteria necessary to analyze a drama/theatre work. 6.DT.RE.1.1

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Discuss related personal experiences relevant to plot events in a live or recorded performance. 6.DT.RE.2.1

    2. 2

      Discuss responses to character and production elements based on cultural perspectives when participating in, contributing to, or observing drama/theatre. 6.DT.RE.2.2

    3. 3

      Recognize and share artistic and aesthetic preferences when contributing to or observing drama/theatre works. 6.DT.RE.2.3

  • 3

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

    1. 1

      Collaboratively develop criteria to evaluate a variety of aspects of drama/theatre work. 6.DT.RE.3.1

    2. 2

      Evaluate the contributions and effectiveness of the technicaI/design/production elements in supporting environment, mood, and meaning in a drama/theatre work. 6.DT.RE.3.2

    3. 3

      Interact with the audience in informal or formal response activities. 6.DT.RE.3.3

Connecting (CN)CN

  • 1

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to art. DT.CN.1

    1. 1

      Read plays/stories from a variety of cultures and historical periods and identify the characters, settings, plots, themes, and conflicts to understand how these connect to oneself, community, and world at large. 6.DT.CN.1.1

  • 2

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

    1. 1

      Analyze how drama/theatre works, plays, and characters relate to real life. 6.DT.CN.2.1

    2. 2

      Create drama/theatre works that connect the history and culture of Oklahoma (including the stories and storytelling contributions of the thirty-nine present day tribes that call Oklahoma home) and other cultures. 6.DT.CN.2.2

  • 3

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

    1. 1

      Analyze commonalities and uniqueness between stories/plays set in different cultures/historical contexts in preparation for drama/theatre work. 6.DT.CN.3.1

    2. 2

      Research visual elements from a societal, historical, and cultural context to create a unified drama/ theatre design. 6.DT.CN.3.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards

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