Drama & Theater Arts: Grade 7

Create

Perform

Critically Respond

Characterization in a scripted or improvised scene

Contributions in improvisation and play building

Technical and design elements in improvised and scripted works

Acting techniques in performance

Apply aspects of technology within a production

Influence of contemporary and historical elements in theatrical works

Critical evaluation in discussing theatrical works

Individual and collaborative contributions

Develop and use language appropriate to a role or character

Develop and use fundamental vocal and physical techniques appropriate to conveying a role or character

Play with a variety of roles, characters and relationships through improvised techniques in fictional situations and scripted text

Develop linear scene and plot structures to communicate dramatic ideas

Devise, explore, and enact a variety of texts

Analyze, interpret, and explore simple or multi-layer scripts or scenes

Select and use appropriate information and communication technologies to devise collaborative dramatic works

Construct and analyze a situation to be improvised

Collaborate as part of an ensemble to problem-solve improvised scene work

Make, accept, and extend offers in improvisation, and contribute ideas in improvised scenes

Link play building scenes in different ways to create cohesive material/work

Make and justify choices on the selection and use of design elements to support scripted and unscripted material

Identify and analyze the application of design elements of scripted and unscripted material

Implement the use of appropriate vocabulary to describe the kinds of stage spaces (proscenium, thrust, and arena), stage directions, areas of the stage (upstage, downstage, stage right, and stage left), and basic blocking techniques

Integrate vocal and movement skills to communicate dramatic meaning and to enhance performance

Use body language, physical and vocal skills to create and perform a believable character

Contribute to the creation of a scene as a productive member of an ensemble

Perform clarity of a character's motivation and personality

Read and analyze a play for its technical requirements, identifying points in the script that require or enhance the addition of a technical element

Describe characteristics of theatre technology and equipment based on a tour of a high school or professional theatre

Reflect on elements of drama in a variety of dramatic forms and performance styles

Articulate and justify possible criteria for critiquing dramatizations and dramatic performances

Research architecture, clothing, customs, music, and artwork for a particular time period and culture, and respond to it in discussion, writing, computer-based formats and/or performance

Read and analyze a play for its technical requirements, and identify points in the script that require or might be enhanced by the addition of a technical element

Experience and appreciate a range of dramatic and theatrical performances

Use appropriate language individually and within a group when devising, enacting, discussing, debating, or writing about drama

Reflect on one's own work and the work of others

Use appropriate theatre terminology to describe and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of individual or group work

Identify the value of a varying range of dramatic and theatrical performances

Recognize the contribution and commitment of individuals and groups to drama, and acknowledge a diversity of views

Identify the qualities of a productive member of an acting ensemble