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2016.17 Seventh Grade Theatre, All Quarters
Big Ideas/Key Concepts: Students will develop their theatrical skills in a quarter long class. They will be actively involved in the process of
creating and producing skits, scenes and/or plays as well as studying the history of daily relevance of theatre. Students may or may not have
had theatre before and teachers may incorporate objectives from the level 1 scope and sequence.
Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
1.0 Script Writing
Scene Writing and Analysis
7.TH.1.1.2 Write a complete scene with a beginning middle, and end.
I can write a complete scene with a beginning middle and end.
7.WCE.TH.1 Collaborate and write an original short scene or script.
I can write an original script, alone and with others, containing the main
components of a well-constructed plot based on a teacher provided
experience.
7.TH.1.3.2 Collaborate and write a scene based on a given experience.
I can identify the difference between dialogue and stage directions in a
play.
7.TH.1.4.3 Read and analyze a play identifying elements such as
dialogue and stage directions.
I can analyze the effect of conflict on the characters, plot and/or theme
in a scene or play.
7.TH.1.5.3 Write elements of plot through group improvisational
activity.
I can create a plot based on an improvised situation.
Characterization in a Script
7.TH.1.2.2 Improvise a character in a given conflict situation.
7.TH.1.6.2 Identify a character’s motivation from dialogue.
2.0 Character Acting
7.TH.2.1.2 Create a character through improvisational games,
pantomime, and other theatre activities.
I can improvise a character in a real-life dramatic scenario.
I can deduce a character’s motivation based on dialogue in a given
scene.
I can develop a character using drama games.
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7.TH.2.2.2 Use body movement, vocal emphasis, and facial
expressions to demonstrate a given character.
I can show a character’s emotion through the use of facial expressions,
body movement or vocal emphasis.
7.TH.2.3.2 Create character(s) for a given scenario using teacherprovided props and costumes.
I can create, through acting, improvisation and/or writing, a character
based on teacher provided props and costumes.
7.TH.2.4.2 Articulate and develop characters based on physical and
emotional traits in a given scene.
I can explain, verbally or written, the internal (emotional and
psychological) qualities and external traits (e.g. posture, body
movement, voice, mode of dress) that develop a character in a given
scene.
7.TH.2.5.2 Create character(s), individually or in a group, for an
improvised scene.
I can create a character history to develop a character for an improvised
scene.
7.TH.2.6.2 Use vocal technique and body movement to express
thought, feeling and character in theatre exercises and improvised
scenes.
I can demonstrate body movement and vocal techniques appropriate to
specified character traits for use with games or improvised scenes.
3.0 Scene Design
7.TH.3.1.2 Apply elements of technical theatre by creating a basic set
for a scene.
I can determine the purpose and voice of a scene and design a set
appropriate to the scene.
7.TH.3.2.2 Design a technical plot or diagram for a specified scene
from a scripted or unscripted work.
I can identify specific props needed for a technical scene and draw a set
diagram for the scene.
7.TH.3.3.2 Explain and write safety rules of technical theatre.
I can explain and demonstrate proper safety guidelines for technical
theatre.
7.TH.3.4.2 Design and construct a specific costume or set piece for a
given scripted or unscripted scene.
I can construct a simple costume or prop appropriate for a scripted or
unscripted scene.
7.TH.3.5.2 Describe job responsibilities of technical theatre personnel.
I can define duties of selected technical theatre personnel.
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4.0 Directing
7.TH.4.1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of specified director
responsibilities such as casting, stage directions and blocking.
I can identify director responsibilities:
 stage directions
 blocking for a specific scene
 casting
7.TH.4.3.2 Create a spreadsheet demonstrating a rehearsal schedule
for a production.
I can create a spreadsheet with a rehearsal schedule that includes cast
read through, character study, memorization, blocking, run through,
dress rehearsal, and production within a designated time span.
7.TH.4.2.2 Guide rehearsal, through group collaboration, for a
teacher-given scene.
I can use the spreadsheet to guide a rehearsal for a teacher-given scene.
7.TH.4.4.2 Explain what technical elements are needed for a particular
scene.
I can explain the appropriate technical elements (props, costumes, etc.)
needed for a particular scene.
7.TH.4.5.2 Write technical elements for a given scene.
I can write out the technical elements needed for a given scene.
5.0 Research
7.TH.5.1.2 Evaluate and synthesize the contributions (e.g. storytelling,
folklore) or people in various cultures.
I can research and present through improvisation a scenario
demonstrating characteristics of a selected culture.
7.WCE.TH.2 Demonstrate respect for a given culture through
appropriately improvised characters.
I can demonstrate respect for a given culture through appropriately
improvised characters.
7.TH.5.2.2 Research a given historical period in order to understand
its effect on theatre.
I can research and illustrate costumes of a given time period.
6.0 Theatrical Presentation
7.TH.6.1.2 Identify the use of other art forms in a theatrical
production.
I can describe ways in which a selected art form is used in theatre (such
as musical theatre).
7.TH.6.2.2 Demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette during a
performance.
I can demonstrate proper audience etiquette during in-class
performances.
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7.TH.6.2.3 Evaluate audience response to a performance following
teacher guidelines.
I can evaluate how the audience responses to a performance affect
both the performer and the audience members.
7.WCE.TH.3 Apply knowledge of theatre terms and art forms.
I can apply the vocabulary of theatre:
 playwright
 rehearsal
 dress rehearsal
 run-through
 cold reading
7.0 Scene Comprehension
7.TH.7.1.2 Critique a given scene based on a teacher-provided rubric.
7.TH.7.2.2 Identify the theme of a live or recorded scene based on
historical information, stage direction, and character background.
I can write a critique of a given scene from live theatre, supporting my
ideas with details and examples.
I can identify the theme of a live or recorded scene from film and/or
television based on prior knowledge of the time period or from the
actors’ portrayals of the events.
8.0 Context
7.TH.8.1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of historical background through
basic costume attire and make-up application using teacher-provided
materials.
I can research and create (where appropriate) make-up and costumes
from a given time-period.
7.TH.8.2.2 Identify ways in which society and theatre influence each
other in a given time period and/or culture.
I can identify and compare representative artists (e.g. playwright, actor,
director) from two different cultures.
7.WCE.TH7.4 Cite textual evidence to support an inference about a
play or poem’s mood, tone, and style.
Correlates to ELA.RL.1 Q2 re: citing evidence to support an argument
I can cite evidence to support my inferences about a play or poem’s
mood, tone and style.
I can use my inferences about a play or poem’s mood, tone and style to
participate in a dramatic reading.
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