Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
PREKINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Instruction: Prekindergarten Through Second Grade
Section 389.24247 - First grade: Theater

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.24247

Current through February 27, 2024

If a public school offers a course of instruction in theater in first 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) Propose characters as options for inclusion in a guided drama;

(2) Use materials to create props, puppets or costumes; and

(3) Identify ways to use gestures and movements to create or retell a story.

(b) Organize and develop theatrical ideas and work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Contribute to the development of a sequential plot for a guided drama; and

(2) Collaborate with others to make decisions concerning a guided drama.

(c) Refine, complete and present theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Adapt the plot of a guided drama;

(2) Identify similarities and differences in sound and movement that occurs in a guided drama; and

(3) Create multiple representations of a single object in a guided drama.

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) Describe the actions and dialogue of characters in a guided drama; and

(2) Use gestures and voice to communicate the traits and emotions of characters in a guided drama.

(b) Develop and refine technique and performances, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Explain the importance of physical movement in a guided drama; and

(2) Identify technical elements in a guided drama.

(c) Convey meaning through the presentation of theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to use movement and gestures to communicate emotions in a guided drama.

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 recall choices made while participating in a guided drama.

(b) Interpret intent and meaning in theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Explain preferences and emotions in a guided drama;

(2) Identify causes of the actions of characters in a guided drama; and

(3) Explain the personal emotions and choices of a character in a guided drama.

(c) Apply prescribed criteria to evaluate theatrical work, as demonstrated by the ability of the pupil to:
(1) Add to the ideas of others in a guided drama;

(2) Identify props and costumes for use in a guided drama; and

(3) Compare and contrast the experiences of characters in a guided drama.

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 the emotions of characters and relate those emotions to personal experience.

(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) Apply knowledge from other areas when engaging in dramatic play;

(2) Identify stories that differ from each other when engaging in dramatic play; and

(3) Collaborate with others to create a short scene in a guided drama.

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

NRS 385.080, 385.114 and 389.021

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