Standard 2 : The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.



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General Information

Number: TH.68.H.2
Title: The arts reflect and document cultural trends and historical events, and help explain how new directions in the arts have emerged.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Theatre
Grade: 68
Big Idea: Historical and Global Connections

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks
Code Description
TH.68.H.2.1: Compare western theatre traditions with those of other cultures.
TH.68.H.2.2: Identify examples of American musical theatre productions that reflect specific correlations to American history and culture.
TH.68.H.2.3: Analyze theatre history and dramatic literature in the context of societal and cultural history.
TH.68.H.2.4: Discuss the differences between presentational and representational theatre styles.
TH.68.H.2.5: Compare decorum, environments, and manners from a variety of cultures and historical periods to discover and influence historical acting styles and design choices.
TH.68.H.2.6: Describe historical and cultural influences leading to changes in theatre performance spaces and technology.
TH.68.H.2.7: Define theatre genres from different periods in history, giving examples of each.
TH.68.H.2.8: Identify and describe theatrical resources in the community, including professional and community theatres, experts, and sources of scripts and materials.


Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

Access Point Number Access Point Title
TH.68.H.2.In.a: Identify societal and cultural influences on theatrical productions.
TH.68.H.2.In.b: Identify similarities and differences among audiences.
TH.68.H.2.In.c: Identify theatrical resources in the community.
TH.68.H.2.In.d: Identify a variety of theatre genres.

Supported

Access Point Number Access Point Title
TH.68.H.2.Su.a: Recognize societal and cultural influences on theatrical productions.
TH.68.H.2.Su.b: Recognize characteristics of various types of audiences.
TH.68.H.2.Su.c: Recognize theatrical resources in the community.
TH.68.H.2.Su.d: Recognize a variety of theatre genres.

Participatory

Access Point Number Access Point Title
TH.68.H.2.Pa.a: Explore socially and culturally significant theatre.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.b: Recognize a characteristic of an audience.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.c: Recognize a theatrical resource in the community.
TH.68.H.2.Pa.d: Recognize a theatre genre.


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Lesson Plans

Name Description
Creating a Musical:

Students will use the integration of music and sound to create a musical to perform in class. The music and sound will be edited and used through the students’ electronic devices (iPads, tablets, smart phones, etc.)

From Stage to Stage:

Middle school theatre students will explore cultural, social, and political influences that have shaped theater spaces over time.