Drama/Theater: Grade 8

Creating

Producing/Performing

Responding/Reflecting

Analyze and discuss the conflicts and emotions of the characters in a selected dramatic work.

Investigate the elements, principles and creative process of dramatic and theatrical works from specific time periods and tell how these aspects work together.

Compare and contrast styles of performance in terms of which one is most appropriate to a selected story (e. g. satire, comedy, pantomime, tragedy).

Use highly descriptive dramatic and theatrical vocabulary, including elements and principles, when discussing and creating dramatic works.

Recognize the responsibilities and collaborative nature among actors, director, stage manager, production staff, audience, playwright and marketing staff.

Research and summarize the dramatic and theatrical knowledge, skills and motivation needed to pursue a career in the theatre arts.

Develop various characters using appropriate voice, posture, movement and language to reveal a conflict and develop a resolution.

Incorporate new media and elements of theatre (e.g., setting, lighting, sound, properties, costume design and makeup) to create an appropriate environment for a scene.

Construct an alternate ending for a scripted or improvised dramatic piece that engages audiences.

Integrate dance, visual art or music into a dramatic or theatrical piece to convey an idea, concept or story.

Adapt the production styles of a dramatic or theatrical work from one cultural perspective to another.

Compare and contrast personal opinions about a dramatic or theatrical work with those of a professional critic.

Compare and contrast how a playwright and screenwriter's work conveys the same or similar ideas and concepts.

Justify how a playwright's choice of form, style and historical period affects the expression of a theme or topic.

Explain how scenery, costumes and lighting effects work together to affect an audience.

Critique a personal rehearsal or performance on the basis of technique, voice quality, facial expression and gestures.

Recognize and discuss the function of drama and theatre in society and the roles and responsibilities of different theatre professionals.