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Standard 1 : Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Cluster Standards

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  • TH.68.C.1.1 : Devise an original work based on a community issue that explores various solutions to a problem.
  • TH.68.C.1.2 : Develop a character analysis to support artistic portrayal.
  • TH.68.C.1.3 : Determine the purpose(s), elements, meaning, and value of a theatrical work based on personal, cultural, or historical standards.
  • TH.68.C.1.4 : Create and present a design, production concept, or performance and defend artistic choices.
  • TH.68.C.1.5 : Describe how a theatrical activity can entertain or instruct an audience.
  • TH.68.C.1.6 : Analyze selections from the canon of great world drama as a foundation for understanding the development of drama over time.
Cluster Information
Number:
TH.68.C.1
Title:
Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject:
Theatre
Grade:
68
Big Idea
Critical Thinking and Reflection
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • TH.68.C.1.In.a : Create a performance piece based on an age-appropriate theme or social issue relevant to the school climate.
  • TH.68.C.1.In.b : Select specific criteria in the creation of a character that will fulfill anticipated audience response.
  • TH.68.C.1.In.c : Identify elements necessary to portray reality in a theatrical performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.In.d : Describe preferences chosen in creating a performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.In.e : Examine the purpose, elements, and meaning of a theatrical work to determine its value.
  • TH.68.C.1.In.f : Use defined criteria to analyze the development of drama over time.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.a : Contribute to the creation of a performance piece based on an age-appropriate theme or social issue relevant to the school climate.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.b : Select specific criteria in the creation of a character.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.c : Recognize selected elements necessary to portray reality in a theatrical performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.d : Identify the choices made in creating a performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.e : Examine the purpose, elements, or meaning of a theatrical work.
  • TH.68.C.1.Su.f : Use specific criteria to explain the development of drama over time.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.a : Participate in a performance piece based on an age-appropriate theme or social issue relevant to the school climate.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.b : Contribute to selection of characteristics in the creation of a character.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.c : Recognize a selected element to portray reality in a theatrical performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.d : Identify a choice made to create a performance.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.e : Recognize the purpose of a theatrical work.
  • TH.68.C.1.Pa.f : Identify specific selections of drama in the development of drama over time.
Cluster Resources

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Lesson Plans
  • Picturing Shakespeare’s Sonnets: In this lesson, students select and read a Shakespearean Sonnet. They will de-code the sonnet to further understand the meaning of the sonnet and be able to express the meaning through aural and visual presentations.

  • Responding to Art using Viewpoints: In this lesson, students will interpret a work of visual art using viewpoints perspective and respond physically by creating a pre-story and a post-story to the scene of the painting.