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Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts Students understand and appreciate the historical, social, political and cultural contexts of drama/theater in societies both past and present. Students identify significant contributions of playwrights, actors, designers, technicians, composers/lyricists, choreographers, directors, producing organizations and inventors to dramatic/theatrical heritage. Students analyze the social and political forces that have influenced and do influence the function and role of drama/theater in the lives of people.C. Explain the role of writers in creating live theater, film/video and broadcast media. |
Creative Expression and Communication Students improvise, create, produce and perform dramatic/theatrical works. Students experiment with dramatic/theatrical processes, develop dramatic/theatrical skills and participate in drama/theater.A. Sustain characters with consistency in classroom dramatizations. B. Create spaces/places where performances can be staged. C. Demonstrate various ways to stage classroom dramatizations. D. Communicate a story through storytelling or scripted screen work. |
Analyzing and Responding Students respond to dramatic/theatrical texts, experiences and performances by describing the distinguishing characteristics and interpreting the meaning, themes and moods. Students analyze the creative techniques used in creating and performing dramatic/theatrical works and evaluate dramatic/theatrical works using appropriate criteria.A. Use dramatic/theatrical vocabulary and concepts in responding to dramatic/theatrical experiences. |
