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Drama Language & Performance Skills

Drama Language and Performance Skills (DR-L2) »
Students demonstrate understanding of and facility with character and role in drama.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
use the elements of characterization (voice, dialogue, body, gesture, and movement) selectively to develop a range of characters

5-8 DR-L2.1

sustain voice, dialogue, body, gesture, and movement consistent with the character and situation

5-8 DR-L2.2

select appropriate action and reaction consistent with the character and situation

5-8 DR-L2.3

use stage business appropriately to define and support characters

5-8 DR-L2.4

develop characters and roles from different points of view

5-8 DR-L2.5

collaborate with others in the interpretation of characters

K-8 DR-L2.6

create and use back stories to support character development

5-8 DR-L2.7

stay focused and in character for the duration of various play and drama experiences

5-8 DR-L2.8