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The document outlines the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) covered in each nine-weeks period for an Introduction to Theatre course for 7th grade. The first nine weeks focuses on foundations of theatre including characterization, vocal production, and analyzing dramatic literature. The second nine weeks covers creative expression and performance, including using body and voice to portray characters. The third nine weeks is about creative expression through production, directing, and technical elements. The final nine weeks relates theatre to history, society, and culture, and covers evaluating performances and exploring careers in theatre.

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7th Yag

The document outlines the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) covered in each nine-weeks period for an Introduction to Theatre course for 7th grade. The first nine weeks focuses on foundations of theatre including characterization, vocal production, and analyzing dramatic literature. The second nine weeks covers creative expression and performance, including using body and voice to portray characters. The third nine weeks is about creative expression through production, directing, and technical elements. The final nine weeks relates theatre to history, society, and culture, and covers evaluating performances and exploring careers in theatre.

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Arlington Classics Academy - TEKS by 9-weeks

Subject/Grade: Intro to Theatre/7th (Dishman) 2019-2020

First Nine Weeks Second Nine Weeks


Foundations of Theatre/Inquiry and Understanding Creative Expression/Performance

Big Idea:​ ​The student develops concepts about self, human Big Idea: ​The student interprets characters using the voice and body
relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and expressively and creates dramatizations.
conventions of theatre​.
TEKS covered​: 117.212
TEKS covered​: 117.212 The student will be able to...
The student will be able to... (2A) demonstrate safe use of the voice and body;
(1A) explore characterization using sensory and emotional recall;
(2B) define characters by what they do, what they say, and what others
(1B) develop and apply theatre preparation and warm-up techniques; say about them;

(1C) create expressive and rhythmic movements; (2C) select movements and dialogue to portray a character appropriately;

(1D) develop an increased understanding of the mechanisms of vocal (2D) create stories collaboratively and individually that have dramatic
production; structure;

(1E) demonstrate knowledge of theatrical vocabulary and terminology; (2E) apply knowledge of effective voice and diction techniques to express
and thoughts and feelings;

(1F) analyze and evaluate the structure and form of dramatic literature. (2F) compare and contrast dramatic performances to life; and

(2G) create improvised scenes that include setting, character, and plot.
Third Nine Weeks Fourth Nine Weeks
Creative Expression/Production Historical and Cultural Relevance and Critical Evaluation and
Big Idea: ​The student applies design, directing, and theatre production Response
concepts and skills. Big Idea: ​The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The
student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances.
TEKS covered​: 117.212
The student will be able to… TEKS covered​: 117.212
(3A) determine specific technical elements to provide a safe setting The student will be able to...
and to support character and action in improvised and scripted scenes; (4A) demonstrate knowledge of theatre as a reflection of life in particular times,
places, and cultures;
(3B) create theatrical elements such as scenery, properties, lighting,
(4B) explore the relevance and influence of theatre heritage and dramatic texts on
sound, costumes, makeup, and publicity appropriate to specific
the student's daily life; and
performances;
(4C) explore the roles of theatre, film, television, and electronic media such as key
(3C) define the role of the director; and developments, figures, and works on American society.

(3D) use technology in theatrical applications such as live theatre, (5A) understand and demonstrate appropriate audience etiquette at various types
video, and film. of performances;

(5B) evaluate the effectiveness of selected film and television performances;

(5C) demonstrate knowledge of production elements in theatre, film, television,


and other media; and

(5D) explore career and vocational opportunities in theatre.

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