Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grade 7

Other Tennessee Fine Arts sets

Perform

  • 1

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

    1. A

      Discuss and justify various character objectives (choices) in a theatrical work. 7.T.P1.A

    2. B

      Discuss and justify various staging choices to enhance the story in a theatrical work.  7.T.P1.B

  • 2

    Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for performance. P2

    1. A

      Participate in and/or lead a variety of acting exercises and techniques that can be applied in a rehearsal or theatrical work. 7.T.P2.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate the use of multiple technical elements in a theatrical work.  7.T.P2.B

  • 3

    Express meaning through the performance of artistic work.  P3

    1. A

      Perform in a group-guided or teacher-guided theatrical experience, and present it informally to an audience.  7.T.P3.A

Create

  • 1

    Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Cr1

    1. A

      Investigate multiple perspectives and solutions to staging challenges in a theatrical work.  7.T.Cr1.A

    2. B

      Present and explain solutions to design challenges in a theatrical work. 7.T.Cr1.B

    3. C

      Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a theatrical work.  7.T.Cr1.C

  • 2

    Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Cr2

    1. A

      Examine and justify original ideas and artistic choices in a theatrical work based on critical analysis, background knowledge, and historical and cultural context.  7.T.Cr2.A

    2. B

      Demonstrate appropriate theatrical etiquette toward self, others, and their roles in preparing or devising a theatrical work.7.T.Cr2.B

  • 3

    Refine and complete artistic work.  Cr3

    1. A

      Analyze and refine artistic choices in a devised or scripted theatrical work.  7.T.Cr3.A

    2. B

      Research multiple technical design elements for a devised or scripted theatrical work (e.g., lighting, sound, scenery, props, costumes, makeup, etc.). 7.T.Cr3.B

    3. C

      Demonstrate effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised or scripted theatrical work.  7.T.Cr3.C

Respond

  • 1

    Perceive and analyze artistic work. R1

    1. A

      Compare and contrast recorded personal and peer reactions to artistic choices in a theatrical work. 7.T.R1.A

  • 2

    Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.  R2

    1. A

      Discuss how personal experiences may influence other artists’ character choices in a theatrical work.  7.T.R2.A

    2. B

      Describe how specific cultural perspectives can influence a theatrical work.  7.T.R2.B

    3. C

      Interpret and discuss how personal aesthetics, preferences, and beliefs are used in a theatrical work.  7.T.R2.C

  • 3

    Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. R3

    1. A

      Use supporting evidence and criteria to evaluate a theatrical work. 7.T.R3.A

    2. B

      Use knowledge of multiple production elements to assessaesthetic design and performance choices in a theatrical work. 7.T.R3.B

    3. C

      Identify how the intended or supposed purpose of a theatrical work appeals to a specific audience. 7.T.R3.C

Connect

  • 1

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

    1. A

      Incorporate multiple perspectives and/or diverse community ideas in a theatrical work.  7.T.Cn1.A

    2. B

      Use various theatrical works to examine contemporary social, cultural, or global issues. 7.T.Cn1.B

  • 2

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

    1. A

      Research and discuss how a playwright might have intended a theatrical work to be produced.  7.T.Cn2.A

    2. B

      Examine artifacts (e.g., music, dance, art, media, etc.) from atime period and/or geographic location to better understand performance and design choices in a theatrical work. 7.T.Cn2.B

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
Where can I read the official document?
Tennessee Academic Standards for Fine Arts

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