La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LI-739
Grade Cluster | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
Benchmark 1 | Describe in simple terms how voice, language, and technical elements are used in works of theatre and other dramatic media (1, 2) | Explain how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used in works created for the stage and other dramatic media (1, 2) | Analyze how elements of theatre and principles of communication are used to achieve specific effects in theatre and other media productions (1, 2) |
Benchmark 2 | Identify motivations, personality traits, and responses to emotional experiences in characters portrayed in dramatic literature and media (2) | Analyze descriptions, dialogues, and actions to explain character traits, personality, motivations, emotional perceptions, and ethical choices (2, 5) | Analyze emotional and social dimensions of characterization and explain character transformations and relationships (2, 5) |
Benchmark 3 | Identify and discuss the theme, message, or story idea conveyed in a dramatic work (1, 2) | Interpret and discuss the theme or social/political message conveyed in a dramatic work (1, 5) | Construct social meaning from dramatic works with reference to theme, purpose, point of view, and current issues (2, 4, 5) |
Benchmark 4 | Use basic theatre arts vocabulary to express and explain opinions about scripts and performances (1) | Use appropriate criteria and expanded theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances and productions (1, 2) | Use appropriate criteria and advanced theatre arts vocabulary to critique scripts, performances, and productions (1, 2) |
Benchmark 5 | Identify relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Describe relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) | Explain relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts (1, 4) |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-739