Theater: Grade 7

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 analyze the elements of a drama (including theme, character, climax, and catharsis).

Use correct playwriting format to write and revise monologues and scenes that include the basic elements of plot structure.

Demonstrate a knowledge of essential acting vocabulary (for example, blocking, objective, motivation, projection, diction, rate, pitch).

Demonstrate physical control and expression through improvisation, pantomime, and character exercises.

Utilize vocal acting skills (for example, breath control, appropriate tone of voice, voice placement, and effective speech).

Demonstrate 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.

Categorize 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 materials for basic technical design and construction of scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup.

Analyze improvised and scripted scenes for basic technical requirements and justify his or her choices.

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

Design coherent stage management, promotional, and marketing plans.

Identify the requirements of basic stage composition.

Direct short scenes incorporating simple blocking techniques.

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.

Integrate the use of creative writing, visual arts, dance, music, and/or electronic media to enhance theatre activities.

Compare and contrast different career and social roles within the arts.

Recognize that theatre is a synthesis of all the arts.

Use audience etiquette during theatre performances.

Incorporate components of dramatic criticism to evaluate dramatic texts.

Develop standards to critique both live and electronic theatre productions.

Critique classroom performances on the basis of characterization, diction, pacing, and staging and then make suggestions for improvement.

Identify theatrical practices in a variety of historical periods and cultures and recognize them in contemporary informal and formal productions.

Analyze the historical and cultural contexts of improvisations and published plays.

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