Grade Cluster | K-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 |
Benchmark 1 | Recognize basic types and forms of theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media) (2, 3) | Describe types, forms, and patterns in theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media) (1, 3) | Compare and contrast types, forms, methods, patterns, and trends in theatre, film, television, and electronic media (2, 3) |
Benchmark 2 | Recognize cultural differences in theatre productions and performances (2) | Identify differences in theatre across cultures and how artistic choices and artistic expression reflect cultural values (1, 2, 4) | Analyze the form, content, and style of theatrical works from cultural and historical perspectives (1, 2, 4) |
Benchmark 3 | Recall and recognize characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and present (4) | Identify and describe characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and present (1, 4) | Demonstrate knowledge of dramatic literature, describing characters and situations in historical and cultural contexts (1, 4) |
Benchmark 4 | Recognize universal characters and situations in stories and dramas of various cultures and how theatre reflects life (2, 4) | Identify and discuss ways in which universal themes are revealed and developed in dramas of various cultures and time periods (1, 4) | Analyze the universality of dramatic themes across cultures and historical periods and how theatre can reveal universal concepts (4) |
Benchmark 5 | Recognize careers in theatre arts and identify roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periods (4) | Describe and compare careers in theatre arts and roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periods (1, 4, 5) | Investigate and assess roles, careers, and career opportunities in theatre arts (2, 3) |
Benchmark 6 | Recognize great theatrical works and great playwrights who have shaped the history of theatre (4) | Identify major works of great playwrights and recognize contributions of prominent theatre artists (3, 4) | Identify representative theatre artists of various cultures and compare their lives, works, and influence (3, 4) |
La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LI-729