Drama/Theater: Grade 5

Creating

Producing/Performing

Responding/Reflecting

Investigate how past and present drama, theatre and storytelling forms of various cultural groups reflect their beliefs and traditions.

Research and explain where, when and how dramatic or theatrical activities occurred in a specific time period.

Discuss contributions to theatre made by a playwright or screenwriter.

Discuss how a written adaption of a story varies among media, including theatre, film, video and other arts media.

Differentiate among the unique characteristics of live theatre, film, video and new media forms.

Use sensory and memorization skills to create a character's movement and voice in comedic and dramatic situations, scripted and improvised.

Analyze and represent various design components used in a theatrical event.

Write a scripted scene that includes stage direction prompts and provides exposition, consistent point of view, sensory details and dialogue.

Work cooperatively in different roles or jobs within a dramatic and theatrical experience.

Combine at least three art forms to create a theatrical experience.

Examine and discuss the aesthetic qualities in dramatic and theatrical works.

Describe how traditional and new media arts (e.g., film, video, digital technologies influence dramatic production and audience response.

Identify factors that contribute to diverse opinions about a play or theatre experience.

Explain personal reasons for valuing the study and involvement in dramatic and theatrical and performance.

Create criteria and use it to evaluate ideas and artistic choices made for dramatic and theatrical performances.