Drama/Theater: Grade K

Creating

Producing/Performing

Responding/Reflecting

Demonstrate observation and listening skills in a theatrical context.

Listen to stories, myths and fairy tales from various time periods and cultures and describe the storyline.

Identify the characters, place and time in stories.

Predict endings of a stories or theatre performances.

Listen to and follow directions in both classroom and theatrical settings.

Use basic, appropriate vocabulary while engaging in dramatic play and attending theatre productions.

Imitate movements, voices and feelings of people, animals and objects through dramatic play.

Perform group pantomimes and improvisations to retell stories.

Create an imaginary character using costumes and props.

Imagine and create a physical environment for stories (e.g., arrange classroom furniture, suggest lighting or sound effects to suggest mood, choose characters' clothing).

Engage in drama and theatre experiences to explore concepts from other academic areas.

Work cooperatively to dramatize a story.

Share thoughts, emotions and ideas in response to a dramatic or theatrical experiences

Distinguish between the real and imagined worlds when experiencing stories, myths and fairytales.

Describe a character's feelings in stories and make comparisons to people and events in their own lives.

Describe what a playwright does.

Articulate the strengths and weaknesses of self and peers following performances.

Demonstrate confidence and pride in individual and collaborative dramatic play.