Content Standard

Understanding context by analyzing the role of theatre, film, television, and electronic media in the community and in other cultures

Achievement Standard

• Students describe and compare universal characters and situations in dramas from and about various cultures and historical periods, illustrate in improvised and scripted scenes, and discuss how theatre reflects a culture
• Students explain the knowledge, skills, and discipline needed to pursue careers and avocational opportunities in theatre, film, television, and electronic media
• Students analyze the emotional and social impact of dramatic events in their lives, in the community, and in other cultures
• Students explain how culture affects the content and production values of dramatic performances
• Students explain how social concepts such as cooperation, communication, collaboration, consensus, self-esteem, risk taking, sympathy, and empathy apply in theatre and daily life

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Resources that connect to this Standard:

• Grades 5-8 National Arts Content and Achievement Standards
• Grades 5-8 Full-Text Arts Standards
• A Light in the Storm
• Theater Content and Achievement Standards: K-12