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K–12 Standards

Theatre Arts: Grade 1

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Creative Process 

  • 1

    The student will share ideas to improvise elements of stories with a setting, characters, and conflict.1.1

  • 2

    The student will generate ideas and collaborate to expand ideas and solve challenges in theatre activities and processes.1.2

Critical Thinking and Communication

  • 3

    The student will describe similarities and differences of a theatre performance and the story it is based on.1.3

  • 4

    The student will describe personal reactions or responses to theatre works. 1.4

  • 5

    The student will identify skills needed to collaborate in theatre activities and performances, such as performer and audience etiquette for a variety of theatre settings.1.5

History, Culture, and Citizenship

  • 6

    The student will identify and respond to theatrical works from a variety of time periods, places, and people.1.6

  • 7

    The student will identify and describe reasons why people create, view, and participate in theatre experiences. 1.7

  • 8

    The student will explore appropriate sources for viewing theatrical works.1.8

Innovation in the Arts

  • 9

    The student will identify and discuss careers in theatre.1.9

  • 10

    The student will identify and describe how technology is used in theatre.1.10

  • 11

    The student will describe and explore connections between dance, music, visual arts, and theatre experiences.1.11

Technique and Application 

  • 12

    The student will identify and practice physical and vocal skills for effective communication.1.12

  • 13

    The student will identify the need for physical and vocal warm ups for performers.1.13

  • 14

    The student will explain and explore an imagined reality through theatre activities and performance.1.14

  • 15

    The student will describe responsibilities of performers.1.15

  • 16

    The student will describe why safety procedures are necessary for theatre activities and performances.1.16

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