LAC 28:LI.709. Creative Expression—Grade Cluster

Grade Cluster | K–4 | 5–8 | 9–12 Benchmark 1 | Explore and express various emotions in interpersonal settings (1, 5) | Demonstrate self-expression and various emotions individually and in groups (1, 5) | Develop intrapersonal skills as an individual and as a performer (1, 5) Benchmark 2 | Interact in group situations and show differentiation of roles through experimentation and role playing (1, 2, 5) | Demonstrate role playing individually and in interpersonal situations (1, 5) | Assume and sustain various roles in group interactions (1, 4, 5) Benchmark 3 | Exhibit physical and emotional dimensions of characterization through experimentation and role playing (2, 5) | Demonstrate physical and emotional traits appropriate to a variety of roles and characters (2, 4) | Develop characterization in group performances through interpretation of psychological motivation (2, 3, 5) Benchmark 4 | Create story lines for improvisation (2, 3, 4) | Create improvisations and scripted scenes based on personal experience, imagination, literature, and history (1, 2, 3) | Write scripts for classroom, stage, and media performances, using various forms of technology (1, 3, 4) Benchmark 5 | Identify and express differences among reality, fantasy, role playing, and media productions (2, 3, 4) | Compare/contrast and demonstrate various performance methods and styles (1, 2, 4) | Perform using specific methods, styles, and acting techniques from various cultures and time periods (1, 2, 3, 4) Benchmark 6 | Develop awareness of technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as theatrical space, scenery, costuming, and make-up (3, 4) | Engage in individual and collaborative use of technical dimensions of the dramatic form such as theatrical space, scenery, set design, costuming, and make-up (1, 4, 5) | Manipulate technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as set design/construction, costuming, make-up, properties, lights, sound, and multimedia (1, 3, 4, 5)