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Drama Language & Performance Skills

Drama Language and Performance Skills (DR-L3) »
Students demonstrate understanding of and facility with theatrical elements that contribute to drama.

 

Students who have achieved expectations for this grade are able to

Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
demonstrate understanding of beginning, problem, and resolution as basic components of dramatic play

1-8 DR-L3.1

respond to, use, and create tension to develop dramatic play experiences

1-8 DR-L3.2

demonstrate understanding of how to create and use a script

5-8 DR-L3.3

use blocking and movement appropriately (e.g., proper positioning, flow of action) in dramatic play

5-6 DR-L3.4

use blocking and movement dynamically to give meaning (e.g., to convey emotion, status of a character, situation) in dramatic play

7-8 DR-L3.4

make, select, and use costumes, props, and sets for specific play experiences

3-6 DR-L3.5

select, create, and use props, costumes, and sets as symbol and metaphor

7-8 DR-L3.5

demonstrate awareness of the various roles and responsibilities (e.g., actor, director, designer, writer, technician) involved in drama production

5-6 DR-L3.6

demonstrate understanding of and facility with a variety of roles and responsibilities (e.g., actor, director, designer, writer, technician) involved in drama production

7-8 DR-L3.6