Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2954

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 389.2954 - Fifth grade: Theater

If a public school offers a course of instruction in theater in fifth grade, such instruction must be designed so that pupils meet the following standards of performance by the completion of the course:

1. Creation of new theatrical work by conceiving and developing theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Generate and conceptualize theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Identify physical qualities that may reveal character traits;

(2) Design technical elements to support the story of a theatrical work; and

(3) Determine the manner in which the inner thoughts of characters support a story in a theatrical work.

(b) Organize and develop theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Generate original ideas for a theatrical work that reflect character and circumstance; and

(2) Collaborate with others to make decisions concerning the presentation of a theatrical work.

(c) Refine, complete and present theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Revise and refine a theatrical work;

(2) Develop physical and vocal exercise to perform in preparation for a theatrical work; and

(3) Resolve technical problems that arise when rehearsing a theatrical work.

2. Performance of theatrical work that involves interpretation and presentation of theatrical work, alone and with others, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Select, analyze and interpret theatrical work for presentation, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Modify dialogue and action to reflect underlying emotions in a theatrical work; and

(2) Create meaning through choices relating to the physical elements of a theatrical work.

(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Practice techniques to use with a group in a theatrical work; and

(2) Use technical elements in a theatrical work.

(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to present a theatrical work to an audience.

3. Understanding and evaluating, alone and with others, how theatrical work conveys meaning, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Perceive and analyze theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to explain personal reactions to choices made in a theatrical work.

(b) Interpret intent and meaning in theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Justify responses to a theatrical work based on personal experience;

(2) Explain his or her response to a character based on his or her cultural perspective; and

(3) Identify physiological changes connected with emotions in a theatrical work.

(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Develop and implement a rubric to evaluate theatrical works;

(2) Analyze how technical elements support the themes of a theatrical work; and

(3) Analyze how the choices of characters impact the perspective of the audience of a theatrical work.

4. Using external context when creating, evaluating and finding personal meaning in theatrical work, which must be determined by evaluating the ability of the pupil to:

(a) Apply and relate knowledge and personal experience to theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to identify how a theatrical work reflects the perspective of a community or culture.

(b) Analyze theatrical work in light of societal, cultural and historical context to create a deeper understanding of the theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:

(1) Identify historical, global and social issues expressed in a theatrical work;

(2) Compare and contrast stories set in different cultures to prepare to present a theatrical work; and

(3) Identify historical sources that explain theatrical terminology and conventions.

Nev. Admin. Code § 389.2954

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R043-18A, eff. 12/19/2018

NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021