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K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 6

Other Tennessee Fine Arts sets

Perform

  • 1

    Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for performance.  P1

    1. A

      Describe the underlying thoughts and emotions that create dialogue and action in a theatrical work. 6.T.P1.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate physical choices which help create meaning in a theatrical work.  6.T.P1.B

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. P2

    1. A

      Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. 6.T.P2.A

    2. B

      Choose multiple technical elements that can be applied to a design in a theatrical work.  6.T.P2.B

  • 3

    Express meaning through the performance of artistic work.  P3

    1. A

      Incorporate voice, movement, and gestures to communicate emotions in a guided theatrical experience (e.g., process drama, storydrama, creative drama, etc.).  6.T.P3.A

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Cr1

    1. A

      Identify solutions to staging challenges in a theatrical work.  6.T.Cr1.A

    2. B

      Identify solutions to design challenges in a theatrical work. 6.T.Cr1.B

    3. C

      Explore a scripted or improvised character by imagining possible given circumstances in a theatrical work. 6.T.Cr1.C

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.  Cr2

    1. A

      Analyze original ideas and artistic choices, and incorporate the ideas of others to improve, refine, and edit a devised or scripted theatrical work. 6.T.Cr2.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate appropriate theatre etiquette during a theatrical work. 6.T.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work. Cr3

    1. A

      Discuss and identify artistic choices in order to refine a devised or scripted theatrical work.  6.T.Cr3.A

    2. B

      Identify the elements of a planned technical design during the rehearsal process for a devised or scripted theatrical work (e.g., lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, makeup, etc.).  6.T.Cr3.B

    3. C

      Explore various physical and vocal techniques for character development in an improvised or scripted theatrical work. 6.T.Cr3.C

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. R1

    1. A

      Describe and record personal reactions to artistic choices in a theatrical work. 6.T.R1.A

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. R2

    1. A

      Make personal character choices based on other artists’ ideas and/or personal experiences in a theatrical work.  6.T.R2.A

    2. B

      Identify multiple cultural perspectives that may influence a theatrical work.  6.T.R2.B

    3. C

      Identify and discuss personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs through participation in or observation of theatrical work. 6.T.R2.C

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. R3

    1. A

      Use supporting evidence and artistic criteria to evaluate a theatrical work.  6.T.R3.A

    2. B

      Use knowledge of multiple production elements to assess aesthetic choices in a theatrical work.  6.T.R3.B

    3. C

      Identify and evaluate issues and situations in a theatrical work from an audience member's perspective. 6.T.R3.C

Connect

  • 1

    Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to artistic endeavors. Cn1

    1. A

      Explain how the actions and motivations of characters in a theatrical work may impact a community or culture’s understanding. 6.T.Cn1.A

    2. B

      Identify universal themes or common social issues, and express them through a theatrical work.  6.T.Cn1.B

  • 2

    Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical text. Cn2

    1. A

      Analyze two different versions of the same theatrical work to determine differences and similarities in each story.  6.T.Cn2.A

    2. B

      Investigate the time period and place of a theatrical work to understand performance and design choices. 6.T.Cn2.B

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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