Browse Standards

Use body and voice to portray character that contributes to the action of a dramatization.

1. Demonstrate the ability to concentrate and stay in character for the duration of short improvised dramatizations.

2. Participate within the range of all students' abilities.

Imagine and construct technical elements for classroom dramatizations (e.g. simple sets, props, costumes, make up, and/or sound effects).

Select characters, environments, and situations for dramatizations.

1. In small or large group discussions, describe in detail what they imagine characters in their dramatizations look like, how they behave, how they feel about other characters, and where they live.

Improvise dialogue to tell stories.

Refine and record dialogue and action that contribute to effective plots in classroom dramatizations.

1. Create dialogue and action that is appropriate for different characters in terms of their age, cultural heritage, physical and emotional attributes, socio-economic status, and other distinguishing characteristics.

Practice acting skills to develop characterizations that suggest or illustrate artistic choice.

Interact as characters in an ensemble.

Select and create necessary technical elements for dramatizations (e.g. sets, props, costumes, make-up, and/or sound effects).

1. Demonstrate the ability to stay in character for longer classroom dramatizations and to cooperate and abide by group decisions.

Analyze and describe character behaviors and motivations.

Create and analyze the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters and sustain these characters in an ensemble.

1. As a part of a cast analyze, create and portray characters in a public performance of a full length play.

2. Participate within the range of all students' abilities.

Apply the basic physical and chemical properties of the technical aspects of theatre: (e.g. light, color, electricity, paint, make up).

1. Apply learned technical knowledge and skills to collaboratively and safely create functional scenery, properties, lighting and sound.

Create and implement production schedules, management plans, and promotional ideas.

Conduct auditions, cast actors, direct scenes, and manage production meetings.

Demonstrate artistic discipline to achieve an ensemble.

1. Demonstrate the ability to listen to, react to, and play off of other actors in rehearsal and in performance.

Develop improvised classroom dramatizations that express various moods or emotions (e.g. happy, sad, funny, scary, mysterious, etc.).

1. Alone or in groups, write a script based on a short story improvised dramatization, with a beginning that introduces the characters, a middle that includes a dramatic conflict, and an ending that resolves the conflict.

Describe the moods or emotional qualities of different kinds of live or videotaped theatrical performances.

Create improvised or scripted dramatizations that express specific ideas, meanings, themes, moods, and emotions.

1. In writing or in discussion, analyze the following attributes of character: physical appearance, social role, objectives, emotions, motivations, and relationships.

Critique the ideas, meanings, themes, moods, and emotions expressed in classroom dramatizations or formal theatrical productions.

1. Listen to two contrasting movements in a sonata (e.g., the first and third movements of Beethoven's 'Moonlight' Sonata) and compare and discuss the feelings and thoughts evoked by each of them.

Construct and refine dramatic scripts that express specific themes and emotions.

1. Write short theatre, film, television, or electronic media scripts in a variety of new or traditional forms making decisions about selling the plot, characters, character motivation, and dramatic action.

Develop technical designs that use visual and aural elements to enhance dramatic scripts.

Describe how ideas and emotions are expressed in the various art forms.

1. Having selected a theme or idea and attended, viewed or created performances or works of art that address that theme in two or more art forms, describe the similarities and differences among the art forms in communicating ideas and emotions.

Select movement, music, or visual elements to enhance a dramatization.

Describe visual, aural, and kinetic elements in theatre, dramatic media

Describe and compare the presentation of characters, environments and action across all the arts.

1. Incorporate elements of dance, music and visual arts to express ideas and emotions in improvised and scripted scenes.

Develop dramatizations which include topics in other content areas such as literature, history, and science.

Express and compare personal reactions and audience reaction to a variety of art forms.

Determine how the non-dramatic art forms are modified to enhance theatrical production.

1. Develop a performance piece incorporating several arts media (music, painting, dance).

Describe the basic nature, materials, elements, and means of communicating in the various art forms.

Illustrate the integration of several arts media.

1. In a theatrical performance show how a non-dramatic art form (i.e., music) could be used to enhance the expression of a particular emotion inherent in the script or performance.

Collaborate to design, plan, rehearse, and perform dramatizations.

1. Plan, rehearse, and perform improvised classroom dramatizations in which students share the stage space in such a way that they can be seen and heard by the audience.

Explain the functions and interrelated nature of technical aspects of theatre (e.g. set/scenery, lighting, costumes, props, and make-up);

1. Explain the roles of the playwrights, actors, designers and directors in their function as creative or interpretive artists and discuss how students have implemented their knowledge in each of those roles in classroom dramatizations.

Collaborate to develop improvised and scripted scenes and evaluate effectiveness of student contributions; and

Lead small groups in designing, planning, and rehearsing a variety of dramatizations.

Justify selection of texts, interpretation of texts, and artistic choices for production;

1. Develop set, costume, properties, lighting, sound or make-up designs that are suitable to a production concept.

Explain the roles and interrelated responsibilities of the various personnel involved in theatrical production; and

1. Discuss the relationships and responsibilities of all personnel in the production staff hierarchy.

Collaborate with designers, directors, and develop a unified production concept.

Identify and describe visual, oral, aural, and kinetic elements of dramatic performances.

1. Constructively suggest alternative ideas for dramatizing roles, arranging environments, and developing situations along with means of improving the collaborative processes of planning, playing, responding, and evaluating.

Explain how wants and needs of characters are different from their own.

1. In class discussions or in writing, describe their emotional reactions to and personal preferences about a performance, relating their reactions to their sensory perceptions, personal experiences and knowledge of the subject or topic of the play.

Explain emotional response, personal preferences and give constructive feedback about dramatic performances.

Express and compare personal reactions to dramatic performances.

1. Describe in writing or verbally their sensory impressions and emotional reactions to various works of art and be able to justify their preferences.

Describe and analyze the effect of publicity, support materials and physical environments on audience response and appreciation.

Articulate and support meanings constructed from one's own and other dramatic performances.

Articulate and justify personal criteria for critiquing dramatic texts and events.

1. Defend selection of a particular text, interpretations of said text and artistic choices for producing it.

2. Articulate personal evaluation of dramatic work comparing perceived artistic intent with production achievement.

Analyze and critique any dramatic performance comparing perceived artistic intent with final production achievement.

1. Analyze and evaluate others' critical comments about personal work and demonstrate an ability to decide and explain which points are most appropriate to further development of the work.

Communicate information to peers about peoples, events, time and places related to dramatizations.

1. Plan and enact classroom dramatizations based on stories from various cultures and discuss similarities and differences in characters, situations and how these stories reflect life in those cultures.

Identify and compare similar characters and situations in dramas and stories from and about various cultures.

Describe and compare universal characters and situations in dramas from various cultures and historical periods.

1. Engage in dramatic activities depicting different cultures and times and look for commonality of character, situation and motive in various cultures and historical periods.

Explore similarities between life and theatre.

Explore reasons why subjects and ideas are re-examined in different cultures and times.

Analyze and compare dramatic texts and artists from various cultures and periods of history.

1. Choose a particular theme or idea and compare how it is developed or treated in dramas from a variety of cultures.

Construct social meaning from productions representing a variety of cultures and historical periods, and relate to current issues.

1. Through writing or discussion tell how their own cultural experiences have affected a performance in a play.

Explore the importance of lighting, costumes, set/scenery, properties, sound effects, and make-up to dramatic presentation.

Use various technologies to create works of art.

Describe how scientific and technological developments have impacted career choice and availability in theatre, TV, film, video, and other electronic media.

1. Recognize that theatre is one index to the artistic and social values and accomplishments of civilization. Discuss their own work and that of others.

Explore the impact of video, film, and computer on theatrical endeavor.

Explore how scientific and technological advances have impacted technical theatre development (set/scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, sound, and makeup).

1. Choose playwrights from various cultures during a specific historical period and compare their lives, works, and how they influenced the society in which they lived.

Examine the differences in styles of performing for live audiences and performing for TV, film, or video.

1. Describe how computers have impacted technical design for the live theatre.

Explain how scientific and technological advances have impacted all aspects of theatre.

Identify and compare the various settings and reasons for creating dramas and attending various dramatic presentations.

1. After attending a performance or viewing an exhibit or work of visual art, be able to identify and describe how the performance or work of art impacted their five senses, affected their emotions and made them think about things differently.

Perform short informal dramatizations for small invited audiences of peers and/or parents.

Attend and discuss age-appropriate dramatic presentations in the school and/or community.

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior.

Analyze the emotional and social impact of dramatic events in students' lives, communities and cultures.

1. Research and analyze audience and community responses to dramatic production by conducting audience surveys and interviews, attending post-play discussion sessions, and reading reviews.

Explain knowledge, skills and discipline needed to pursue careers and vocational opportunities in various theatrical media.

Perform short improvised or scripted dramatizations for invited audiences of peers or parents.

1. Explore special interests, talents, skills and job opportunities in theatrical activities through guest speakers, field trips, and participation in school, community and professional theatre activities.

Attend and evaluate theatre productions in the school or community.

Explore the art of theatre through guest speakers, field trips, and participation in school, community, and professional theatre activities.

1. Explain the knowledge, skills, and discipline needed to pursue careers and avocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media.