5.ELAR.9.C
Explain structure in drama such as character tags, acts, scenes, and stage directions.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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structuredramacharacter tagsactsscenesstage directions
Skills
- explain (structure in drama) #dok2
- identify (character tags, acts, scenes, stage directions) #dok1
- distinguish (features of drama) #dok2
- analyze (function of structural elements in drama) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify character tags, acts, scenes, and stage directions in a drama. #dok1
- I can explain the purpose of acts, scenes, character tags, and stage directions in a drama. #dok2
- I can distinguish between different structural elements of a dramatic text. #dok2
- I can analyze how character tags, acts, scenes, and stage directions help organize a drama. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The unique structure of drama helps readers understand how stories are organized and presented for performance.
- Recognizing the elements of drama supports deeper comprehension of plays and dramatic texts.
Essential Questions
- What are the main structural elements found in a drama?
- How do acts, scenes, character tags, and stage directions help organize a play?
- Why is understanding the structure of drama important for readers and performers?
- How does the structure of drama differ from the structure of other genres?
- In what ways do stage directions and character tags contribute to the meaning and performance of a play?