Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark

2. Describe how choreographic principles such as

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.1.1.2 repetition, pattern or unity are used in the
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
creation, performance or response to dance.

3. Identify Western and non-Western styles or

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the genres of dance such as African, ballet, Capoeira,
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.1.1.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. classical, Indian, folk, improvisation, modern,
social tap/percussive and West African.

1. Describe the use of elements in media arts such

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.1 as image, sound, space, time, motion and
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
sequence.
2. Describe how the principles of media arts such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the as repetition, unity and contrast are used in the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. creation, presentation or response to media
artworks.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Identify structures used in media arts such as
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.1.2.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. chronological and spatial.
1. Describe the elements of music including
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.1 melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
texture, form and their related concepts.
2. Describe how the elements and their related
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts such as pitch, tempo, canon, and ABA
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. are used in the performance, creation or response
to music.
3. Identify the characteristics of a variety of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.1.3.3 genres and musical styles such as march, taiko,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
mariachi and classical.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Describe the elements of theater including plot,
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. theme, character, language, sound and spectacle.

2. Describe how forms such as musical theater,

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the opera or melodrama, and structures such as
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. chronological or nonlinear are used in the
creation, performance or response to theater.
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3. Identify Western and non-Western styles such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.1.4.3 as Kabuki, Noh, Theater of the Absurd or
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
classical.
1. Describe the characteristics of the elements of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.1 visual art including color, line, shape, value,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
form, texture and space.
2. Describe how the principles of visual art such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the as repetition, pattern, emphasis, contrast and
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. balance are used in the creation, presentation or
response to visual artworks.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Identify characteristics of Western and non-

Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.1.5.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. Western styles, movements and genres in art.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Demonstrate movement using control,

1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the coordination and balance in movement
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.2.1.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology replication and improvisation in more than one
when applicable. dance tradition.

2. Demonstrate knowledge and

1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the 2. Describe how technology is used in a variety of
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.2.1.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology dance contexts for research and feedback.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Describe a variety of tools, materials and
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.2.2.1 techniques used with software and hardware for
Foundations art form, integrating technology
creation in media arts.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
2. Describe how photo-, video- and sound-editing
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.2.2.2 are used to create original products for expressive
Foundations art form, integrating technology
intent.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Read and notate music using standard notation
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the such as quarter, half and eighth notes and rests,
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.2.3.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology the lines and spaces of the treble clef, and time
when applicable. signatures.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 2. Sing and play alone and in a group
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the demonstrating proper posture, breathing,
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.2.3.2
Foundations art form, integrating technology technique, age-appropriate tone quality and
when applicable. expressive intent.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and
1. Demonstrate all of the functions of a theatrical
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.2.4.1 production using scenery, costumes, lights or
Foundations art form, integrating technology
props for classroom dramatizations.
when applicable.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and 1. Describe the tools, materials and techniques
1. Artistic use of the technical skills of the used in a variety of two- and three-dimensional
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.2.5.1
Foundations art form, integrating technology media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or
when applicable. sculpture.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.3.1.1 of dance including the contributions of Minnesota
Foundations historical contexts that influence
American Indian tribes and communities.
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Dance 4.1.3.1.2 2. Describe how dance communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Describe the cultural and historical forms or
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and traditions of works in media arts including the
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.3.2.1
Foundations historical contexts that influence contributions of Minnesota American Indian
the arts areas. tribes and communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Describe how media arts communicates
Grades 4-5 Media Arts 4.1.3.2.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence meaning.
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.3.3.1 of music including the contributions of Minnesota
Foundations historical contexts that influence
American Indian tribes and communities.
the arts areas.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Music 4.1.3.3.2 2. Describe how music communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
3. Demonstrate understanding of 1. Describe the cultural and historical traditions
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and of works in theater including the contributions of
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.3.4.1
Foundations historical contexts that influence Minnesota American Indian tribes and
the arts areas. communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Theater 4.1.3.4.2 2. Describe how theater communicates meaning.
Foundations historical contexts that influence
the arts areas.
1. Describe the personal, social, cultural, or
3. Demonstrate understanding of
historical contexts that influence the creation of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.3.5.1 visual artworks including the contributions of
Foundations historical contexts that influence
Minnesota American Indian tribes and
the arts areas.
communities.
3. Demonstrate understanding of
1. Artistic the personal, social, cultural and 2. Describe how visual art communicates
Grades 4-5 Visual Arts 4.1.3.5.2
Foundations historical contexts that influence meaning.
the arts areas.
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Create movement sequences and
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 4.2.1.1.1 improvisations using choreographic forms to
Create or Make
artistic foundations. express an idea, theme, image or tradition.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Dance 4.2.1.1.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.

1. Create or make in a variety of

2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original works of media art to express
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 4.2.1.2.1
Create or Make specific artistic ideas.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Media Arts 4.2.1.2.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Improvise and compose rhythms, melodies,
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Music 4.2.1.3.1 and accompaniments using voice or instruments
Create or Make
artistic foundations. to express a specific musical idea.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise creative work based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Music 4.2.1.3.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of 1. Use movement, voice, costume and props to
2. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 4.2.1.4.1 create a scene or sequence of scenes based on life
Create or Make
artistic foundations. experience or an existing piece of literature.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a scene or sequence of scenes based on
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Theater 4.2.1.4.2
Create or Make the feedback of others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 1. Create original two- and-three-dimensional
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 4.2.1.5.1
Create or Make artworks to express specific artistic ideas.
artistic foundations.
1. Create or make in a variety of
2. Artistic Process: 2. Revise artworks based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 contexts in the arts area using the Visual Arts 4.2.1.5.2
Create or Make others and self-reflection.
artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Interpret and perform movement characteristics
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 4.3.1.1.1 and styles of more than one dance form or
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. tradition.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a performance based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Dance 4.3.1.1.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Select and assemble media artworks for a
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Media Arts 4.3.1.2.1
Perform or Present personal portfolio.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using 4.3.1.2.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Perform or present in a variety 1. Sing alone and in groups such as rounds and
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Music 4.3.1.3.1 part songs or play instruments alone and in a
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. group.
 Grade Strand Standard Arts Code Benchmark
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise performance based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Music 4.3.1.3.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.

1. Perform a character from an original scene or

1. Perform or present in a variety sequence of scenes or an adaptation of an existing
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 4.3.1.4.1 piece of literature; present a design for an original
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. scene or sequence of scenes or an adaptation of
an existing piece of literature.
1. Perform or present in a variety 2. Revise the interpretation of a character or the
3. Artistic Process:
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Theater 4.3.1.4.2 design of a set based on feedback of others and
Perform or Present
the artistic foundations. self-reflection.
1. Perform or present in a variety
3. Artistic Process: 1. Select and assemble artworks for a personal
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 4.3.1.5.1
Perform or Present portfolio.
the artistic foundations.

1. Perform or present in a variety

3. Artistic Process: 2. Revise a presentation based on the feedback of
Grades 4-5 of contexts in the arts area using Visual Arts 4.3.1.5.2
Perform or Present others and self-reflection.
the artistic foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Dance 4.4.1.1.1
performances using the artistic various dance works and performances.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Media Arts 4.4.1.2.1
performances using the artistic a variety of media artworks.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Music 4.4.1.3.1
performances using the artistic a variety of musical works or performances.
Critique
foundations.
1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Theater 4.4.1.4.1
performances using the artistic a variety of works in theater.
Critique
foundations
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1. Respond to or critique a
4. Artistic Process:
variety of creations and 1. Justify personal interpretations and reactions to
Grades 4-5 Respond or Visual Arts 4.4.1.5.1
performances using the artistic works of visual art.
Critique
foundations.
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Analyze the elements of dance including body,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. action, space, time and energy.

2. Analyze how choreographic principles, such as

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the repetition, pattern, unity, theme and variation, are
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. used in the creation, performance or response to
dance.
3. Describe Western and non-Western styles or
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the genres of dance, such as African, ballet,
Grades 6-8 Dance 6.1.1.1.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. Capoeira, classical, Indian, folk, improvisation,
modern, social tap/percussive and West African.

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 1. Analyze the elements in media arts such as
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.1
Foundations foundations of the arts area. image, sound, space, time, motion and sequence.
2. Analyze how the principles of media arts such
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.2 as repetition, unity and contrast are used in the
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
creation, presentation or response to media
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the 3. Describe the characteristics of styles and
Grades 6-8 Media Arts 6.1.1.2.3
Foundations foundations of the arts area. genres such as documentary, narrative or abstract.

1. Analyze the elements of music including

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.1 melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
texture, form and their related concepts.

2. Analyze how the elements of music and related

1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts such as articulation and major/minor
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.2
Foundations foundations of the arts area. and fugue are used in the performance, creation
or response to music.
3. Describe the characteristics of a variety of
1. Artistic 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the
Grades 6-8 Music 6.1.1.3.3 genres and musical styles such as electronic, jazz,
Foundations foundations of the arts area.
opera and gamelan.