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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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