Theater: Grade 6

Playmaking/Playwriting

Acting

Designing and Technical Theatre

Directing

Researching

Making Connections

Valuing and Responding

Relating to History and Culture

The student will create improvised scenes and written scripts based on his or her own experiences and imagination as well as on literature, history and culture, and current events.

The student will develop acting skills that allow him or her to portray a variety of characters in both improvised and scripted dramatic presentations.

The student will design a variety of technical elements for the theatre.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the director.

The student will use appropriate practices to research and inform his or her understanding of all aspects of theatre.

The student will make connections between theatre and other arts disciplines, other content areas, and the world.

The student will analyze, evaluate, and derive meanings from improvised and scripted scenes, live theatre performances, and theatrical performances on film, television, and other electronic media.

The student will understand context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and other electronic media in his or her community and the state of South Carolina as well as in other cultures, both past and present.

Improvise characters, environments, dialogue, and action both individually and in groups.

Use theatre vocabulary to examine the basic elements within a dramatic script, including character, setting, and plot.

Use the elements of plot structure to write short scenes in collaborative groups.

Recognize essential acting vocabulary (for example, blocking, objective, motivation, projection, diction, rate, pitch).

Develop physical control and expression through improvisation and pantomime.

Develop vocal acting skills (for example, breath control, resonance, appropriate diction).

Develop skills of sensory recall, concentration, collaboration, and ensemble building.

Research and observe people to create characters.

Analyze the given circumstances of the script or scenario in order to explain and justify character motivation.

Act as an improvised or scripted character in an ensemble.

Identify and recognize the functions and interrelated nature of scenery, props, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup in creating an environment appropriate for scripted and nonscripted theatre.

Identify tools and basic materials of set design and construction.

Analyze improvised and scripted scenes for basic technical requirements.

Create technical elements for the theatre (for example, scenery, lighting, sound) incorporating the fundamental principles of design.

Create a simple promotional design for a production.

Explain the roles of the director and the production staff in theatre.

Demonstrate the responsibilities of the director.

Recognize side coaching in improvisations, theatre games, and other theatre activities as part of the directing process.

Research the cultural and historical contexts of theatre to support improvised and scripted scenes.

Apply research from print and nonprint sources to plan writing, acting, designing, and directing activities.

Use print and nonprint sources to research careers in theatre.

Research the components of a résumé for various careers in theatre.

Demonstrate an understanding of the use and importance of headshot photographs for those pursuing a career in acting.

Demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative nature of theatre.

Explore the commonalities between theatre and other art forms.

Relate the vocabulary of theatre to similar concepts in other art forms.

Use audience etiquette during theatre performances.

Recognize the elements of dramatic criticism.

Give oral and written responses to live and recorded theatre performances.

Accept constructive criticism in a positive manner.

Examine the origins of theatre in a variety of historical periods and cultures, including South Carolina.

Recognize ways that live and recorded theatre relates to real life.