Theatre Arts: Grade 7

Creative Process

Critical Thinking and Communication 

History, Culture, and Citizenship

Innovation in the Arts

Technique and Application

The student will demonstrate creative thinking by improvising scenes from given situations.

The student will demonstrate a creative process for theatre.

The student will analyze, interpret, and evaluate theatre.

The student will justify personal responses to theatrical productions.

The student will identify and apply communication and collaboration skills for theatre experiences.

The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of theatrical works.

The student will describe ways that theatre arts contribute to the community and society.

The student will identify appropriate resources for scripts and materials, with a focus on ethical and legal considerations.

The student will identify various careers in theatre arts, with a focus on career preparation

The student will investigate the uses and impact of digital media in theatre production.

The student will explain how other fine arts and fields of knowledge are applied in theatre arts.

The student will develop physical and vocal technique for theatre performance.

The student will explain techniques and skills for actor preparation, including concentration, discipline, preparation, and imagination for theatrical performance.

The student will research, analyze, rehearse, and present a scripted character in a memorized scene and/or monologue.

The student will identify functions, skills, and responsibilities of the creative team and production staff.

The student will develop technical theatre and production skills. 

Brainstorm, solve problems, and collaborate to create presentations.

Devise, refine, and present dramatizations.

Use theatre vocabulary to describe theatrical works.

Identify the elements of plot, character, setting, conflict, mood, and dialogue.

Compare and contrast theatre with literature and other art forms and styles of performance.

Identify symbolism and theme in theatrical works.

Critique a live or recorded theatrical performance, using designated criteria and theatre arts vocabulary.

Demonstrate theatre etiquette appropriate for a variety of situations and analyze the role of the audience as integral to the performance.

Communicate ideas in the context of individual and group performances, demonstrating teamwork, cooperation, and dependability.

Describe how theatre and team-building activities develop ensemble skills.

Describe theatre styles from different time periods. 

Explain how theatre and media reflect cultural perspectives.

Apply effective vocal articulation, projection, rate, and expression during performance.

Apply effective use of posture, gesture, movement, action, and body position to communicate meaning.

Describe safety procedures for all rehearsal and performance spaces.

Use technical theatre vocabulary to describe theatrical design elements.

Identify major types of stages, including proscenium, thrust, and arena.