Theatre: Grade 8

Analyzing and constructing meaning from theatrical experiences, dramatic literature, and electronic media

Developing scripts through improvisation and other theatrical methods

Acting by developing, communicating, and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and environments

Designing and executing artistic and technical elements of theatre

Directing by conceptualizing, organizing, and conducting rehearsals for performance

Researching cultural and historical information to support artistic choices

Integrating various art forms, other content areas, and life experiences, to create theatre

Examining the roles of theatre as a reflection of past and present civilizations

Exploring the careers and business of theatre

Critiquing various aspects of theatre and other media using appropriate supporting evidence

Engaging actively and appropriately as an audience member in theatre and other media experiences

Investigates the experiences and ideas present in all forms of presentational media

Analyzes the elements of drama present in theatrical experiences

Identifies and articulates dramatic structure used in various forms of theatre

Interprets meaning within various forms of theatrical experiences

Connects dramatic literature and theatre presentations to the human experience

Compares and contrasts various forms of theatre and other media

Classifies different techniques of storytelling

Utilizes improvisation techniques to generate script ideas

Develops scripts by adapting appropriate ideas from personal experiences, literature and/or other forms of print media

Identifies and articulates the elements and structure of drama in the scriptwriting process

Incorporates the steps of the writing process into script writing process

Analyzes character development within the theatrical contexts

Demonstrates the physical, emotional, vocal, and social dimensions of a character

Analyzes character motivation and behavior

Compares the relationships and interactions between characters

Applies the technical elements of theatre

Utilizes available resources to plan for and support theatre activities

Designs and creates scenery, props, costumes, lighting, and sound/music for theatre

Develops a management plan for incorporating technical elements of theatre

Incorporates artistic and technical elements into a theatre production

Evaluates the effectiveness of artistic and technical elements used in a theatre production

Assumes the role and responsibilities of the director

Collaborates with others to create a production timeline

Delegates and assigns responsibilities for completion of tasks

Identifies, assumes, and demonstrates leadership skills

Communicates concepts and ideas

Applies advanced research skills to obtain appropriate cultural and historical information

Analyzes the cultural and historical context in theatre production

Supports artistic choices with cultural and historical information

Examines how culture is defined through theatre and other media

Analyzes and explains common themes, content, and structure among theatre and other disciplines

Compares theatre and media presentations to human experiences

Incorporates multi-disciplinary aspects into theatre productions

Uses recurring cultural motifs and social themes as a basis for theatre presentations

Describes theatre's role in the development of global communication

Compares and contrasts historic theatre forms with contemporary media productions

Identifies and describes recurring cultural motifs and social themes present in a variety of theatre and media presentations

Researches and describes cultures that influenced American theatre

Discusses theatre's role in reflecting the culture of a society

Examines the needs and costs associated with a media production

Identifies the marketing aspects of a theatre production

Identifies and analyzes professions associated with media production

Creates an evaluation plan to determine production effectiveness

Recognizes the role of dramatic criticism in media production

Summarizes the role and responsibility of the audience as an integral part of media productions

Utilizes specific criteria to articulate dramatic criticism

Applies principles of dramatic criticism as both an audience member and participant

Implements appropriate changes based on dramatic criticism

Demonstrates appropriate audience behaviors

Articulates why the relationship between the audience and performers is critical to the success of the production

Examines how audience relationships differ with venue and performance type