Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Theatre: Grades 3-5

Other Wisconsin Fine Arts sets

Theatre PerformanceTP

  • 1

    CREATE: Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work.  Cr

    1. 6

      Characterization: Use written or improvised dialogue to portray feelings and movement of a character in a known or imagined story.TP.Cr.6.i

    2. 7

      Improvisation: Play a character in a story through improvisation. TP.Cr.7.i

    3. 8

      Text/Script: Create a scenario for two characters based on an existing or imagined story.TP.Cr.8.i

    4. 9

      Direction: Plan staging within a small group setting while utilizing stage vocabulary. TP.Cr.9.i

    5. 10

      Collaboration: Execute a defined role within an ensemble.TP.Cr.10.i

  • 2

    PERFORM: Students will analyze, develop, and convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.P

    1. 6

      Oral Communication: Explore vocal choices to support an improvised or scripted work. TP.P.6.i

    2. 7

      Nonverbal Communication: Use gestures, facial expressions, and movement to develop a character in an improvised or scripted work.TP.P.7.i

    3. 8

      Spatial Awareness: Use a hand prop or set piece appropriate to the character while being mindful of the stage environment.TP.P.8.i

    4. 9

      Public Presentation: Recite the text/script in classroom presentation.TP.P.9.i

    5. 10

      Protocol: Exercise developmentally appropriate stage etiquette for school or public performances.TP.P.10.i

  • 3

    RESPOND: Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.  R

    1. 4

      Analysis: Identify separate elements in a theatrical work such as characters, plot, and performance elements.TP.R.4.i

    2. 5

      Reflection: Assess personal participation in a performance with examples from experiences.TP.R.5.i

    3. 6

      View Performance: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate audience etiquette.TP.R.6.i

  • 4

    CONNECT: Students will relate prior knowledge and personal experience with theatre to cultural and historical contexts.Cn

    1. 5

      Cultural Social Context: Explain how theatre relates to self, others, and the world.TP.Cn.5.i

    2. 7

      Career Connections: Describe a profession in theatreTP.Cn.7.i

    3. 6

      Research: Identify the “given circumstances,” environmental and situational conditions that influence a theatrical work.TP.Cn.6.i

    4. 8

      Cross Disciplinary: Identify how theatre connects to literature and social studiesTP.Cn.8.i

Theatre ProductionTD

  • 1

    CREATE: Students will generate, develop, and refine artistic work. Cr

    1. 5

      Design: Assemble, draw, or describe multiple ideas for costumes, props, and/or scenery used for a story.TD.Cr.5.i

    2. 6

      Text/Script: Create a scenario for an existing or imagined story that includes production elements.TD.Cr.6.i

    3. 7

      Management Plan: Read a script or watch a live or recorded production and list responsibilities of executing a show.TD.Cr.7.i

    4. 8

      Collaboration: Execute a defined role within an ensemble.TD.Cr.8.i

  • 2

    PERFORM: Students will analyze, develop, and convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work.P

    1. 6

      Design Execution: Explore technical elements in a guided drama experience. TD.P.6.i

    2. 7

      Tools & Technology: Use Use basic hand tools safely in the creation of props, costumes, and set elements under direction of a teacher. TD.P.7.i

    3. 8

      Design & Management Documentation: Collect artifacts to highlight two or more production elements created or utilized. TD.P.8.i

    4. 9

      Public Presentation: Exercise developmentally appropriate stage etiquette for school or public performances.TD.P.9.i

    5. 10

      Protocol: Exercise appropriate conduct for school or public performances.TD.P.10.i

  • 3

    RESPOND: Students will critically interpret intent and meaning in order to evaluate artistic work.R

    1. 4

      Analysis: Identify separate production elements in a theatrical work.TD.R.4.i

    2. 5

      Reflection Assess personal participation in a production with examples from experiences.TD.R.5.i

    3. 6

      View Performance: Demonstrate developmentally appropriate audience etiquette. TD.R.6.i

  • 4

    CONNECT: Students will relate prior knowledge and personal experience with theatre to cultural and historical contexts.Cn

    1. 5

      Cultural Social Context: Explain how theatre relates to self, others, and the world.TD.Cn.5.i

    2. 6

      Research: Identify the “given circumstances,” environmental and situational conditions that influence a theatrical work.TD.Cn.6.i

    3. 7

      Career Connections: Describe a production profession in theatre.TD.Cn.7.i

    4. 8

      Cross Disciplinary: Identify how theatre connects to literature and social studies.TD.Cn.8.i

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
WISCONSIN STANDARDS FOR Theatre Education

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