Grade 4 Fine Arts Louisiana Standards

Recognize the elements of dance and apply basic dance vocabulary

Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of dance

Identify and discuss how dance affects thoughts and feelings

Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the process of creating a dance

Develop a basic understanding of the processes of creating, performing, and observing dance

Recognize how dance differs from other forms of human movement and share personal feelings or preferences about dance

Observe and identify the basic movements in dance

Identify basic examples of the dance elements in various works of dance

Recognize and discuss the sequencing of movements in dance

Identify the main theme or story idea presented in a dance

Identify and discuss basic ways of changing dance movements to improve a dance

Use kinesthetic awareness, proper use of space, and the ability to move safely

Explore and demonstrate basic movements and the elements of dance (space, time, and energy)

Recognize and explore dance as a way to create and communicate ideas and feelings

Explore the process of making a dance; improvise to create a dance phrase

Execute improvised and set movement patterns with concentration and focus individually and in groups

Identify relationship among dance, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Develop awareness of technical dimensions of dance, such as costumes, performance space, and set design

Recognize and discuss the role of dance in cultural/historical contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions

Recognize basic differences between dance styles and identify styles of dance in various cultures

Recognize great dance works, innovators, and performers who have shaped the history of dance

Recognize careers in dance and identify roles of dancers in various cultures and time periods

Recognize universal themes in dance and how dance communicates a universal language

Understand and apply basic music vocabulary to describe aesthetic qualities of musical compositions

Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of music

Demonstrate awareness of where and how music is used in daily life and within the community

Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices available in the creative processes of music

Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is music?" and share personal feelings or preferences about music

Recognize and demonstrate behavior appropriate for various musical environments

Identify the music form (e.g., AB, ABA) and describe in simple terms how the elements of music are used in various works

Identify simple music events (e.g., dynamic change, meter change, same/different sections) while listening to a work

Recognize characteristics of music that make a musical selection appropriate for a particular purpose

Identify relationships among music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Devise criteria for evaluating music and music performances, and express opinions using basic music vocabulary

Recognize and imitate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns using voice, musical instruments, or other sound sources

Recognize basic notational symbols and express vocabulary that conveys precise musical meanings

Improvise or compose and perform simple musical ideas, such as echoing melody or short rhythmic patterns

Explore and express basic elements of music through voice, musical instruments, electronic technology, or available media

Participate in organized musical activities including singing, playing, and movement

Recognize musical styles representative of various cultures

Recognize and discuss the function of music within historical and cultural contexts, including celebrations, ceremonies, and special occasions

Recognize families of musical instruments and instruments of various cultures

Recognize professions in music and identify the roles of musicians in various cultures

Recognize great composers and their most significant musical works

Recognize universal themes in music and how music communicates a universal language

Critical Analysis

Creative Expression

Critical Analysis

Theatre Arts

Creative Expression

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing the skills for critical analysis through study of and exposure to the arts.

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Aesthetic Perception

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Critical Analysis

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Aesthetic Perception

Creative Expression

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Visual Arts

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Aesthetic Perception

Creative Expression

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Students make informed verbal and written observations about the arts by developing skills for critical analysis through the study of and exposure to the arts.

Students develop aesthetic perception through the knowledge of art forms and respect for their commonalities and differences.

Historical and Cultural Perspective

Music

Dance

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication skills, organizational abilities, and imagination.

Students develop historical and cultural perspective by recognizing and understanding that the arts throughout history are a record of human experience with a past, present, and future.

Critical Analysis

Aesthetic Perception

Understand and use basic theatre arts vocabulary, including language for describing theatre in various cultures/time periods

Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of theatre arts

Develop a basic understanding of the processes of creating, performing, and observing theatre

Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the creative processes for theatre arts

Identify and discuss how works of theatre and dramatic media affect thoughts and feelings

Share personal feelings or preferences about theatre and other dramatic works

Demonstrate awareness of various new ideas, possibilities, options, and situations pertaining to theatre arts

Describe in simple terms how voice, language, and technical elements are used in works of theatre and other dramatic media

Identify motivations, personality traits, and responses to emotional experiences in characters portrayed in dramatic literature and media

Identify and discuss the theme, message, or story idea conveyed in a dramatic work

Use basic theatre arts vocabulary to express and explain opinions about scripts and performances

Identify relationships among theatre arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Explore and express various emotions in interpersonal settings

Interact in group situations and show differentiation of roles through experimentation and role playing

Exhibit physical and emotional dimensions of characterization through experimentation and role playing

Create story lines for improvisation

Identify and express differences among reality, fantasy, role playing, and media representation

Develop awareness of technical dimensions of the dramatic form, such as theatrical space, scenery, costuming, and make-up

Recognize basic types and forms of theatre and dramatic media (film, television, and electronic media)

Recognize cultural differences in theatre productions and performances

Recall and recognize characters and situations in literature and dramatic media from the past and present

Recognize universal characters and situations in stories and dramas of various cultures and how theatre reflects life

Recognize careers in theatre arts and identify roles of theatre artists in various cultures and time periods

Recognize great theatrical works and great playwrights who have shaped the history of theatre

Use elements and principles of design and basic art vocabulary for expressing responses to the work of others

Recognize and respond to concepts of beauty and taste in the ideas and creations of others through the study of visual arts

Explore the beauty in nature and discern images and sensory qualities found in nature and art

Recognize that there are many possibilities and choices in the processes for designing and producing visual arts

Participate in guided inquiry into the basic question, "What is art?" and share personal feelings or preferences about various works

Identify where and how the visual arts are used in daily life and in the community

View works of art and express observations about how the elements and principles of design are used in the works

Identify images, colors, and other art elements that have specific meanings in cultural contexts

Express and explain aesthetic judgments about the created (built) environment

Express and explain opinions about visual works of others using basic art vocabulary

Express interpretations about works of art and give supporting reasons

Explore and identify imagery from a variety of sources and create visual representations

Explore and discuss techniques and technologies for visual expression and communication

Use art vocabulary and the elements and principles of design to convey the language of art (create and discuss own artwork)

Experiment to create various art forms, including art forms from other cultures

Draw on imagination, individual experience, and group activities to generate ideas for visual expression

Identify relationships among visual arts, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

Maintain a sketchbook or journal, or develop a portfolio

Identify the subject, basic style, and culture represented by various works of art

Recognize universal symbols and how works of art communicate a universal language

Identify art images and themes from the past and present and discuss historical differences

Identify media used in works of art throughout history and recognize the importance of available resources

Recognize professions in the visual arts and the role and status of the artist in various cultures and time periods

Recognize great artists and works of art that have shaped the history of art