Middle School Theatre Standards

Middle School Theatre Standards

THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THEATRE EDUCATION* AATE
GRADES 5-8

What Every Young American Should Know and Be Able to Do in Theatre
Standards in Theatre, Grades 5-8
Except as noted, the standards in this section describe the cumulative skills and knowledge expected of all students upon exiting grade 8.  Students in grades 5-7 should engage developmentally appropriate learning experiences to prepare them to achieve these standards at grade 8.  These standards presume that the students have achieved the standards specified for grades K-4; they assume that the students will demonstrate higher levels of the expected skills and knowledge, will deal with increasingly complex art works, and will provide more sophisticated responses to works of art.  Determining curriculum and the specific instructional activities necessary to achieve the standards is the responsibility of states, local school districts, and individual teachers.
THEATRE (5-8)
In theatre, the artists create an imagined world about human beings; it is the role of the actor to lead the audience into this visual, aural, and oral world. To help students in grades 5-8 develop theatre literacy, it is important that they learn to see the created world of theatre through the eyes of the playwright, actor, designer, and director. Through active creation of theatre, students learn to understand artistic choices and to critique dramatic works. Students should, at this point, play a larger role in the planning and evaluation of their work. They should continue to use drama as a means of confidently expressing their world view, thus developing their "personal voice." The drama should also introduce students to plays that reach beyond their communities to national, international, and historically representative themes.
Content Standard #1: Script writing by the creation of improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, and history
Achievement Standard:
a) Students individually and in groups, create characters, environments, and actions that create tension and suspense
b) Students refine and record dialogue and action.
Content Standard #2: Acting by developing basic acting skills to portray characters who interact in improvised and scripted scenes
Achievement Standard:
a) Students analyze descriptions, dialogue, and actions to discover, articulate, and justify character motivation and invent character behaviors based on the observation of interactions, ethical choices, and emotional responses of people
b) Students demonstrate acting skills (such as sensory recall, concentration, breath control, diction, body alignment, control of isolated body parts) to develop characterizations that suggest artistic choices
c) Students in an ensemble, interact as the invented characters
Content Standard #3: Designing by developing environments for improvised and scripted scenes
Achievement Standard:
a) Students explain the functions and interrelated nature of scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costumes, and makeup in creating an environment appropriate for the drama
b) Students analyze improvised and scripted scenes for technical requirements
c) Students develop focused ideas for the environment using visual elements (line, texture, color, space), visual principles (repetition, balance, emphasis, contrast, unity), and aural qualities (pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, expression) from traditional and nontraditional sources
d) Students work collaboratively and safely to select and create elements of scenery, properties, lighting, and sound to signify environments, and costumes and makeup to suggest character.
Content Standard #4: Directing by organizing rehearsals for improvised and scripted scenes
Achievement Standard:
a) Students lead small groups in planning visual and aural elements and in rehearsing improvised and scripted scenes, demonstrating social, group, and consensus skills.
Content Standard #5: Researching by using cultural and historical information to support improvised and scripted scenes
Achievement Standard:
a) Students apply research from print and nonprint sources to script writing, acting, design, and directing choices.
Content Standard #6: Comparing and incorporating art forms by analyzing methods of presentation and audience response for theatre, dramatic media (such as film, television, and electronic media), and other art forms
Achievement Standard:
a) Students describe characteristics and compare the presentation of characters, environments, and actions in theatre, musical theatre, dramatic media, dance, and visual arts
b) Students incorporate elements of dance, music, and visual arts to express ideas and emotions in improvised and scripted scenes
c) Students express and compare personal reactions to several art forms
d) Students describe and compare the functions and interaction of performing and visual artists and audience members in theatre, dramatic media, musical theatre, dance, music, and visual arts.
Content Standard #7: Analyzing, evaluating, and constructing meanings from improvised and scripted scenes and from theatre, film, television, and electronic media productions
Achievement Standard:
a) Students describe and analyze the effect of publicity, study guides, programs, and physical environments on audience response and appreciation of dramatic performances
b) Students articulate and support the meanings constructed from their and others' dramatic performances
c) Students use articulated criteria to describe, analyze, and constructively evaluate the perceived effectiveness of artistic choices found in dramatic performances
d) Students describe and evaluate the perceived effectiveness of students' contributions to the collaborative process of developing improvised and scripted scenes.
Content Standard #8: Understanding context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the community and in other cultures
Achievement Standard:
a) Students describe and compare universal characters and situations in dramas from and about various cultures and historical periods, illustrate in improvised and scripted scenes, and discuss how theatre reflects a culture
b) Students explain the knowledge, skills, and discipline needed to pursue careers and avocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media
c) Students analyze the emotional and social impact of dramatic events in their lives, in the community, and in other cultures
d) Students explain how culture affects the content and production values of dramatic performances
e) Students explain how social concepts such as cooperation, communication, collaboration, consensus, self-esteem, risk taking, sympathy, and empathy apply in theatre and daily life.
*The National Standards for Theatre Education were developed by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education in cooperation with the Educational Theatre Association and as part of the National Standards for Arts Education, a product of the Consortium of National Arts Education Associations.

Michigan State Standards

GRADE 5

PERFORM
Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.I.5.1 Create and demonstrate vocal expression to support the playing of a character.
  2. ART.T.I.5.2 Improvise real and non-real characters.

CREATE
Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.II.5.1 Appraise artistic choices regarding character, environment, and situation that support the creation of a classroom dramatization.
  2. ART.T.II.5.2 Improvise dialogue from a story to show different interpretations.
  3. ART.T.II.5.3 Create simple scenery, costumes, sound, and props in the dramatic process.

ANALYZE
Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.III.5.1 Understand characters’ thought processes during dramatic scenes.
  2. ART.T.III.5.2 Critique peers' performances in classroom dramatizations.
  3. ART.T.III.5.3 Critique personal and peer artistic design choices.
  4. ART.T.III.5.4 Suggest and implement alternative characters, settings, or events after viewing or participating in a performance.
  5. ART.T.III.5.5 Display skills to critique self and others in a respectful and constructive manner.
  6. ART.T.III.5.6 Compare and contrast personal traits and characters traits derived from a text. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 73 ART.T.III.5.7 Question emotions and thoughts evoked by performances.

ANALYZE IN CONTEXT
Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.IV.5.1 Understand that a variety of art forms are infused in theatre and come from different cultures.
  2. ART.T.IV.5.2 Understand the significance of theatre and its relationship to history and cultures.
  3. ART.T.IV.5.2 Develop criteria to evaluate the similarities and differences between live and recorded theatrical events.

ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS
Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.V.5.1 Create performances in varied multimedia forms.
  2. ART.T.V.5.2 Compare and contrast how varied art forms are an expression of everyday life. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 74


GRADE 6

PERFORM
Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.I.6.1 Identify and practice, with guidance, techniques for physical and vocal conditioning.
  2. ART.T.I.6.2 Utilize role playing and characterization skills to perform in ensemble scenes.
  3. ART.T.I.6.3 Serve as leader and employ effective communication skills to facilitate the sharing of ideas.

CREATE
Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.II.6.1 Recognize and explain the unique characterizations of the dramatic script such as dramatic action and dialogue.
  2. ART.T.II.6.2 Infer meaning from a script to create characters.
  3. ART.T.II.6.3 Create monologues, dialogues, and short plays in response to real life conflict.
  4. ART.T.II.6.4 Discuss the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

ANALYZE
Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.III.6.1 Study a play or story, and visualize, draw, and create a simple theatrical environment for it.
  2. ART.T.III.6.2 Recognize elements of dramatic structure (foreshadowing, flashbacks, rising action, crisis, and denouement) that impact technical needs.
  3. ART.T.III.6.3 Gather and investigate materials to support artistic choices in the creation and portrayal of characters and their stories. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 75
  4. ART.T.III.6.4 Research materials from various sources to discover how they affect audience response.
  5. ART.T.III.6.5 Provide and listen to constructive criticism and respond in a positive manner.
  6. ART.T.III.6.6 Develop criteria to critique what is seen, heard, and understood.
  7. ART.T.III.6.7 Produce written, verbal, and visual responses to students' written and/or performed dramatic material.

ANALYZE IN CONTEXT
Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.IV.6.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of European theatre history that may include primitive storytelling and Greek/Roman times to the Elizabethan period.
  2. ART.T.IV.6.2 Identify the ways in which many cultures have used theatre to communicate ideas.
  3. ART.T.IV.6.3 Research and identify a wide variety of professions related to theatre; playwriting, acting, design, and directing.
  4. ART.T.IV.6.4 Identify examples of how theatrical productions can influence or be influenced by politics and culture.
  5. ART.T.IV.6.5 Identify specific actions that reflect feelings and emotions in a live theatrical production.

ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS
Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.V.6.1 Examine how varied art forms are expressed in recorded or live theatre performances.
  2. ART.T.V.6.2 List and describe how theatre can synthesize all of the arts.
  3. ART.T.V.6.3 Communicate ideas from viewing varied theatrical and artistic events. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 76


GRADE 7

PERFORM
Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.I.7.1 Identify and practice techniques for physical and vocal conditioning.
  2. ART.T.I.7.2 Utilize role playing and characterization skills to perform in ensemble scenes.

CREATE
Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.II.7.1 Serve as leader to utilize effective communication and organizational skills to facilitate a successful rehearsal.
  2. ART.T.II.7.2 Execute a variety of different research methods: script inference, human observation, and personal experiences to create characters.
  3. ART.T.II.7.3 Create monologues, dialogues, and short plays in response to real life conflict.
  4. ART.T.II.7.4 Examine and demonstrate the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

ANALYZE
Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.III.7.1 Study a play or story, and visualize, draw, and create a simple theatrical environment for it.
  2. ART.T.III.7.2 Analyze and discuss recurring themes and patterns in a script to inform technical decisions.
  3. ART.T.III.7.3 Apply research to make informed artistic choices to support the creation and portrayal of characters and their stories.
  4. ART.T.III.7.4 Compare and contrast materials from various sources to discover how they affect audience response. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 77
  5. ART.T.III.7.5 Use descriptive vocabulary and analytical thinking to give and receive constructive criticism.
  6. ART.T.III.7.6 Use theatre vocabulary to critique and evaluate the effectiveness of theatrical productions.
  7. ART.T.III.7.7 Produce written, verbal, and visual responses to students' written and/or performed dramatic material.

ANALYZE IN CONTEXT
Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.IV.7.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of non-Western theatre history such as that of Asia, Africa, India, and Australia.
  2. ART.T.IV.7.2 Explore the ways in which many cultures have used theatre to raise social awareness.
  3. ART.T.IV.7.3 Interact with and examine a wide variety of professions stemming from theatre, such as screenwriting, critic, fashion designer, architect, producer, manager, and artistic director.
  4. ART.T.IV.7.4 Speculate on the meaning of a theatrical production as impacted by its politics and culture.
  5. ART.T.IV.7.5 Compare and contrast the feelings and emotions portrayed on stage to one's personal experiences.

ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS
Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.V.7.1 Examine how the arts are integrated in recorded or live theatre performances.
  2. ART.T.V.7.2 Synthesize several art forms into dramatic presentations.
  3. ART.T.V.7.3 Infer meaning from viewing varied theatrical and artistic events. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 78


GRADE 8

PERFORM
Standard 1: Apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
ART.T.I.8.1 Identify, practice, and create techniques for physical and vocal conditioning.
ART.T.I.8.2 Utilize role playing and characterization skills to perform in ensemble scenes.
ART.T.I.8.3 Serve as leader to utilize effective communication, organizational, and critical skills to facilitate a successful rehearsal.

CREATE
Standard 2: Apply skills and knowledge to create in the arts. (VPAA: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, P1, P2, P4, R1, R4)
  1. ART.T.II.8.1 Apply the unique characterizations of the dramatic script such as dramatic action and dialogue.
  2. ART.T.II.8.2 Employ real life concerns of the audience to create characters.
  3. ART.T.II.8.3 Create monologues, dialogues, and short plays in response to real life conflict.
  4. ART.T.II.8.4 Understand and practice the role of the designer and technical elements in the theatre process.

ANALYZE
Standard 3: Analyze, describe, and evaluate works of art. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.III.8.1 Study a play or story, and visualize, draw, and create a simple theatrical environment for it.
  2. ART.T.III.8.2 Construct meaning from dramatic elements, theme, and patterns to make technical decisions.
  3. ART.T.III.8.3 (N/A) Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 79
  4. ART.T.III.8.4 Articulate how artistic choices support the creation and portrayal of characters and their stories.
  5. ART.T.III.8.5 Analyze and apply materials such as social media, production programs, handbills, and posters from various sources to discover how they affect audience response.
  6. ART.T.III.8.6 Reflect on the quality of and construct meaning from constructive criticism from self and others.
  7. ART.T.III.8.7 Use theatre vocabulary to develop a rubric for critiquing and evaluating the effectiveness of theatrical productions.
  8. ART.T.III.8.8 Produce written, verbal, and visual responses to students' written and/or performed dramatic material.

ANALYZE IN CONTEXT
Standard 4: Understand, analyze, and describe the arts in their historical, social, and cultural contexts. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.IV.8.1 Demonstrate a basic knowledge of American theatre history which may include the study of African, Asian, Native and Latin American, and other cultures.
  2. ART.T.IV.8.2 Analyze the ways in which many cultures have used theatre to create social change.
  3. ART.T.IV.8.3 Analyze and critique a wide variety of professions relating to theatre and the viability of a career in this field.
  4. ART.T.IV.8.4 Debate and demonstrate through script writing or performance how politics and culture affects theatrical productions and styles.
  5. ART.T.IV.8.5 Analyze the motives behind the feelings and emotions of characters on stage on one's own personal experiences.

ANALYZE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS
Standard 5: Recognize, analyze, and describe connections among the arts; between the arts and other disciplines; between the arts and everyday life. (VPAA: C2, C3, C4, C5, P2, P3, R1, R2, R3, R4)
  1. ART.T.V.8.1 Analyze and critique the integrated nature of the arts in recorded or live theatre performances. Michigan Standards, Benchmarks, and Grade Level Content Expectations for Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Theater v.06.2011 80
  2. ART.T.V.8.2 Synthesize several art forms into dramatic presentations.
  3. ART.T.V.8.3 Make artistic choices based on personal responses to varied theatrical and artistic events.

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