Number: TH.68.O.2
Title: The structural rules and conventions of an art form serve as both a foundation and departure point for creativity.
Type:
Enduring Understanding
Subject: Theatre
Grade: 68
Big Idea: Organizational Structure
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| TH.68.O.2.1: | Diagram the major parts of a play and their relationships to each other. |
| TH.68.O.2.2: | Explain how a performance would change if depicted in a different location, time, or culture. |
| TH.68.O.2.3: | Write alternate endings for a specified play. |
| TH.68.O.2.4: | Perform a scene or pantomime to demonstrate understanding of blocking and stage movement. |
| TH.68.O.2.5: | Explain how the contributions of significant playwrights, performers, directors, designers, and producers from various cultures and historical periods have influenced the creative innovations of theatre. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| TH.68.O.2.In.a: | Identify similarities and differences between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture. |
| TH.68.O.2.In.b: | Suggest alternate story endings for a specified theatrical production. |
| TH.68.O.2.In.c: | Demonstrate theatrical skills and techniques appropriate for selected dramatizations. |
| TH.68.O.2.In.d: | Identify significant playwrights and performers from various cultures and historical periods. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| TH.68.O.2.Su.a: | Recognize similarities and differences between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture. |
| TH.68.O.2.Su.b: | Identify alternate story endings for a specified theatrical production. |
| TH.68.O.2.Su.c: | Re-create basic theatrical skills and techniques appropriate for selected dramatizations. |
| TH.68.O.2.Su.d: | Recognize selected playwrights and performers from various cultures and historical periods. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| TH.68.O.2.Pa.a: | Recognize a similarity or difference between a theatrical performance if depicted in a different location, time, or culture. |
| TH.68.O.2.Pa.b: | Recognize a story ending in a specified theatrical production. |
| TH.68.O.2.Pa.c: | Contribute to creating or re-creating theatrical performances. |
| TH.68.O.2.Pa.d: | Recognize the role of playwrights and performers. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Lesson Plan
| Name |
Description |
| Stage Direction and Blocking: | In this lesson students will practice body positioning and become familiar with the areas of the stage. Students will use this knowledge to make stage direction and blocking notations on a short scene and act out the scene for their peers. |
