Drama/Theater: Grade 2

Creating

Producing/Performing

Responding/Reflecting

Describe the characters, setting, central ideas and plot in stories or dramatic and theatrical works.

Identify the theme of stories or dramatic and theatrical works.

Compare the same stories across cultures.

Identify the arts that are used to create a theatrical performance.

Use appropriate dramatic and theatrical vocabulary (e.g., plot, setting) to describe dramatic and theatrical experiences.

Listen to and follow directions from instructor and peers in both classroom and theatrical settings.

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior when engaging in dramatic experiences.

Create movements and voices of characters to communicate feelings and ideas in dramatic or theatrical contexts (e.g., skits, puppetry, pantomime, improvisation and storytelling).

Explore and demonstrate various design components of a scene (e.g., draw a picture from the stories, create live sound effects and identify clothing items appropriate to the character).

Listen to and convey familiar stories, sequencing events and identify characters, settings, and conflict.

Engage in physical warm-ups to develop relaxation and build coordination and flexibility.

Describe and model effective social and group skills when participating in dramatic play with partners.

Identify factors that influence personal opinions about a dramatic or theatrical work or experience.

Explain choices made in creating settings for classroom performances (e.g. lighting, sound, clothing and mood).

Recognize and demonstrate acceptable audience behavior when participating in a drama experience.

Restate opinions of others about a dramatic or theatrical work or experience.

View a performance and distinguish among the roles of playwright, actor, director and designer and their artistic choices.

Discuss and critique personal performance and participation in a theatrical activity, using established criteria.