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Identify elements of an effective performance.
General Information
Subject Area: Theatre
Grade: 1
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection
Enduring Understanding: Assessing our own and others’ artistic work, using critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, is central to artistic growth.
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5010210: Theatre - Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020 (course terminated))
5004210: Theatre Grade 1 (Specifically in versions: 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
Related Access Points
Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
TH.1.C.2.In.b: Identify an element of an effective performance.
TH.1.C.2.Pa.b: Recognize elements of a performance.
TH.1.C.2.Su.b: Recognize an element of an effective performance.
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Lesson Plan
STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity
Arthur's Directorial Debut: A Thanksgiving MEA:
In the story Arthur's Thanksgiving, Arthur is chosen to direct the school's Thanksgiving play, but he has a hard time deciding who should play each part. In this MEA, the students will work in teams to help Arthur choose the perfect person for each part in the play. Then the students will write a letter to Arthur explaining their casting decisions and their decision making process. During the lesson, students will also have to reconsider their casting decisions and help Arthur solve the problem in the story when no one wants to dress up as the most important part in the play, the turkey!
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