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Montana K–6 theatre standards

Montana writes its own theatre standards. They are published as Montana Content Standards for the Arts (2016), adopted 2016 and are not a version of a national framework. Every one is matched to a national standard.

Framework
Montana Content Standards for the Arts (2016)
Adopted
2016
Source last checked
July 25, 2026
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77 standards, kindergarten through 6th grade

  • TH.K.1K
    identify ways in which movement may be used to create or retell a story
  • TH.K.2K
    express original ideas in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.3K
    identify plot details in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.4K
    use facial expressions to communicate character and emotions in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.5K
    identify various design elements in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.6K
    use voice and sound in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.7K
    describe a response to characters in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.8K
    describe a setting in creative drama
  • TH.K.9K
    identify design elements in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.10K
    identify similarities between characters and oneself in guided creative drama
  • TH.K.11K
    identify similarities and differences in stories from multiple cultures.
  • TH.1.11
    identify ways in which gestures and movement may be used to create or retell a story
  • TH.1.21
    contribute to the development of a sequential plot in guided creative drama
  • TH.1.31
    contribute to the adaptation of the plot in guided creative drama
  • TH.1.41
    use body, face, gesture, and voice to communicate character and emotions in guided creative drama
  • TH.1.51
    experiment with design elements in creative drama
  • TH.1.61
    use movement and gesture to communicate emotions in guided creative drama
  • TH.1.71
    discuss an emotional response to guided creative drama
  • TH.1.81
    discuss how setting can influence character actions in creative drama
  • TH.1.91
    describe design elements in guided creative drama
  • TH.1.101
    describe similarities between characters and oneself in a guided creative drama
  • TH.1.111
    describe similarities and differences in stories from multiple cultures.
  • TH.2.12
    identify ways in which voice and sounds may be used to create or retell a story
  • TH.2.22
    develop dialogue in creative drama
  • TH.2.32
    contribute to the adaptation of dialogue in a creative drama
  • TH.2.42
    alter voice and body to expand and articulate character in creative drama experiences
  • TH.2.52
    identify the basic design elements in creative drama experiences
  • TH.2.62
    contribute original ideas or choices to group creative drama experiences
  • TH.2.72
    describe the artistic choices made in creative drama experiences
  • TH.2.82
    describe how setting influences character actions and consequences in creative drama
  • TH.2.92
    discuss design elements in guided creative drama
  • TH.2.102
    compare character experiences to personal experiences in creative drama
  • TH.2.112
    compare similarities and differences in stories from multiple cultures through creative drama experiences.
  • TH.3.13
    experiment with character choices in creative drama
  • TH.3.23
    devise original ideas for a creative drama experience
  • TH.3.33
    collaborate to revise ideas of creative drama
  • TH.3.43
    determine how movement and voice are incorporated into creative drama experiences
  • TH.3.53
    describe design elements in a creative drama experience
  • TH.3.63
    rehearse and discuss reflections about a drama experience
  • TH.3.73
    discuss artistic choices and how they shape reactions to drama and theatre works
  • TH.3.83
    discuss ways to develop a character for a creative drama
  • TH.3.93
    compare design elements in creative drama
  • TH.3.103
    discuss personal experiences and knowledge to make connections to community and culture in creative drama
  • TH.3.113
    describe how stories are adapted from literature to become drama or theatre works.
  • TH.4.14
    design technical elements that support the story and drama experiences
  • TH.4.24
    develop original ideas for characters and plot in a theatre performance
  • TH.4.34
    revise an improvised or scripted theatre work
  • TH.4.44
    make physical and vocal choices to develop a character in a drama experience
  • TH.4.54
    discuss the use of technical elements to enhance a drama experience
  • TH.4.64
    perform small-group drama and theatre works to an audience
  • TH.4.74
    identify artistic choices made through participation in and observation of drama and theatre works
  • TH.4.84
    compare character qualities in drama or theatre works
  • TH.4.94
    propose criteria to evaluate drama and theatre works
  • TH.4.104
    identify the ways drama and theatre work reflect the perspectives of a community or culture
  • TH.4.114
    discuss cross-cultural approaches to storytelling in drama and theatre works.
  • TH.5.15
    implement design ideas that support the story in a drama or theatre work
  • TH.5.25
    participate in specific responsibilities required to present a drama or theatre work informally to an audience
  • TH.5.35
    evaluate choices to improve an improvised or scripted drama or theatre work
  • TH.5.45
    experiment with physical and vocal choices to create meaning in drama and theatre works
  • TH.5.55
    demonstrate the use of technical elements in drama and theatre works
  • TH.5.65
    present drama and theatre works informally for an audience
  • TH.5.75
    explain personal reactions to artistic choices made in drama and theatre works
  • TH.5.85
    explain how cultural perspectives influence personal responses to characters in drama and theatre works
  • TH.5.95
    implement criteria to evaluate drama and theatre works
  • TH.5.105
    explain how drama and theatre work connects one to a community or culture
  • TH.5.115
    investigate historical, global, and cultural issues in drama and theatre works.
  • TH.6.16
    develop a character in a drama or theatre work
  • TH.6.26
    demonstrate leadership and collaboration when developing a drama or theatre work
  • TH.6.36
    analyze scripted drama and theatre works
  • TH.6.46
    identify the essential events in a story or script that make up the dramatic structure
  • TH.6.56
    analyze how technical elements enhance drama and theatre works
  • TH.6.66
    perform a rehearsed drama or theatre work for an audience
  • TH.6.76
    evaluate the artistic choices in drama and theatre works
  • TH.6.86
    analyze how cultural perspectives influence the evaluation of drama and theatre work
  • TH.6.96
    evaluate drama and theatre works using supporting evidence
  • TH.6.106
    research how cultural perspectives, community ideas, and personal beliefs impact a drama or theatre work
  • TH.6.116
    use different forms of drama and theatre work to examine contemporary, social, cultural, or global issues.

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