![]() (B) Alter space appropriately to create a suitable environments for dramatizations play-making ![]() (A) define create character, environment, action, and theme collaboratively through the safe use of using props, costumes, and visual elements collaboratively and safely The student applies design, directing, and theatre production concepts and skills. Theatre, Middle School 1 (c)(3) Creative expression /performance: production. (D) interact cooperatively with others in brief dramatizations. (C) plan brief dramatizations collaboratively and (B) alter space appropriately to create a suitable environment for play-making (A) define character, environment, action, and theme, using props, costumes, and visual elements collaboratively and safely Theatre, Grade 6 (c)(3) Creative expression/performance. Strand 3: Creative expression: production Original TEKS The revised TEKS include many changes which make the standards more relevant to technology advances that have occurred since the original TEKS. Also critical is the major change in student expectation (D) which now includes the use of technology in theatre applications. Note how this student expectation for the Creative expression: production strand has changed from the original TEKS. (E) identify theatrical vocabulary and terminology, including basic anatomy of theatre spaces imitate and synthesize life experiences in dramatic play. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. Theatre, Middle School 1 (c)(1) Foundations: inquiry and understanding. (E) imitate and synthesize life experiences in dramatic play. ![]() The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment, using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. One example of the changes in student expectations: Original TEKS The revised TEKS are more specific about skills students should be using in a middle school theatre classroom or performance space. The student is expected to identify theatrical vocabulary and terminology, including basic anatomy of theatre spaces. The first strand in all theatre courses, which was previously called Perception, is now Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student responds to and evaluates theatre and theatrical performances. The student relates theatre to history, society, and culture. The student interprets characters using the voice and body expressively and creates dramatizations. You may also want to review Theatre Middle School 2 and Theatre Middle School 3. Keep the charts handy to refer back to them as we review each strand. Take a moment to review the charts before we discuss each strand. ![]() Please click on the link to the course discovery Middle School 1 theatre for an overview of how each strand could be taught and examples of what using the revised strands might look like in the classroom. This module will focus on the Theatre, Middle School 1 TEKS. Through research, creative thinking, problem solving, and improvisation, middle school students not only acquire the knowledge and skills to be successful in theatre, but also begin to develop the self-discipline required to accomplish long- and short-term goals. Reading scripted materials, students analyze characters, study dialogue, and design stage movements to solve theatrical problems. In middle school, students begin to examine scripts, learn basic acting techniques, and explore aspects of technical theatre. Nurturing the seeds that were planted in elementary school creative drama, improvisation skills are applied to unscripted prompts. Activities that use dramatic subtexts begin to develop more complex characterizations. Students gain a more in-depth understanding of theatrical elements, principles, and conventions and develop their acting skills. Though the emphasis through Middle School, Theatre 1 remains on creative drama, curriculum in Middle School, Theatre 2 and 3 begins to focus on interpretation and performance. In middle school, students begin moving from creative drama to formal theatre.
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