TH.4.S.1.2

Discuss the concept of "willing suspension of disbelief" used in theatre to help create the illusion of real life in performances.

General Information

Subject Area: Theatre

Grade: 4

Big Idea: Skills, Techniques, and Processes

Enduring Understanding: The arts are inherently experiential and actively engage learners in the processes of creating, interpreting, and responding to art.

Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10

Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.

5010240: Theatre – Intermediate 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2020 (course terminated))

5004240: Theatre Intermediate 2 (Specifically in versions: 2020 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

TH.4.S.1.In.b: Discuss how selected elements support artistic intent in a theatrical performance.

TH.4.S.1.Pa.b: Respond to a selected element in a theatrical performance.

TH.4.S.1.Su.b: Discuss how a selected element supports artistic intent in a theatrical performance.

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