Drama and Theatre Art Preschool respond to emotions in people how people show emotions imitate characters in a dramatic play body movement of real and imaginary characters facial expressions and movement Respond sustained dramatic play stories and plays interest through inquiry respond to a new performance
Kindergarten body to create environment environment recreation of cultural events elements of emotion in a character elements of a scene ideas and culture facial expression to create character events Identify costumes sets character elements of theatre
First Grade emotion in character movement voice story elements in a scene animal and human movement and voice verbal prompts Illustrate setting stage audience performers key performance elements
Second Grade writing prompts to create new outcomes new characters from existing plots use of voice use of body character qualities new elements from existing works dramatize short stories act out key elements environment through movement appropriate movement Express theatre scenes audience articulate thoughts about drama using vocabulary feelings through differing media
Third Grade space and environment relationship spatial awareness feelings and mood voice control and action effective collaboration in scripted scenes live performance story structure character and individual responsibilities analysis Demonstrate variety of genres and styles culture shapes performance critique within criteria theatre etiquette self control relationship between culture and theatre
Fourth Grade relationship of setting and environment voice, diction, projection, and tone facial expression intricacies of self to build characterization stage presence problem solving boundaries spatial relationship characterization variety of genres and styles Apply real life scenarios newly developed criteria analysis of other examples criteria for critique
Fifth Grade participation situation to be improvised audience placement collaborative design for maximum effect collaboration and improvisation self within a configuration of an acting space balance of individual and group needs consensus on artistic choices individual and group commitments facial expression effective use of voice and body Interaction interaction within theatrical works historical and cultural context analysis and feedback of individual and group work interaction between roles evaluate and critique theatre practitioner
Sixth Grade improvisation script analysis story and setting historical context design concepts character techniques and choice making improvisation as a tool to clarify character relationships appropriate technical elements confidence and clarity characterization within an ensemble physical tools and abilities participant and audience experience production elements collaborative responsibility Exploring dramatic techniques differences in plot, theme, dialogue, conflict and spectacle differences in technique and technology individual and role responsibilities precise feedback of theatre aspects historical and cultural stories through dramatic elements criteria to articulate value and quality Title: Exploring dramatic techniques Author: Draw No. 1.0 Rev. 1.0 Date: 5/25/2011 Page: 1 Company: File: K:\Standards Implementation Team\Discipline Curriculum Map Framework\DramaTheatre dis maps\dta 6th grade.mgmf Appr. By:
Seventh Grade individual relational time and place character in context ensemble techniques and technology voice and movement integration meaningful application Making connections critique of theatrical works criteria use historical and cultural organization and interpretation reflect, celebrate and analyze
Eighth Grade internal authenticity and acquired skills improvisation and playbuilding conceptualize from scripted or improvised work character development character techniques and technical design elements purposeful body and voice integration theatrical work analysis set models design elements technical and design elements improvisation and play building supporting criteria scenes and scripts Extend and apply research of theatrical influence dramatic forms in societal change problem solving analysis and critique
High School Fundamental emotional and physical observation and self assessment design and safety character and technical interpretation communication through participation and direction use of theatrical techniques cast and crew choices for venue and elements direct and indirect rationales for choices Purposeful implementation plan and present vision research and results artistic choices themes, practices, and methods copyright and responsibility responsible use, analysis, and critique
emotional and physical technical artistry Drama and Theatre Arts High School Extended observation and self assessment prominent role assumption in creating a production design and safety individual responsibility character and technical interpretation communication through participation and directing use of theatrical techniques audience engagement differentiated style use cast and crew direct and indirect rationales for choices leadership roles virtual plays plan and present vision journaling Skillful implementation interpret theatrical text research and results in depth evaluation applying historical context within evaluation compare and contrast revise and edit with justification responsible use, analysis, and critique artistic choices copyright and responsibility personal code of ethics ethical behavior