in dance, demonstrate basic movements in musical or rhythmic contexts, respond to selected assignments and problems, and create sequences of movement to communicate an original story or an experience;

in visual art, use appropriate tools and processes of at least three different media to communicate ideas, use elements of visual art to communicate ideas, and identify works and styles of art belonging to different cultures and times;

in music, sing in a group, sing a varied repertoire of songs, play simple rhythms and melodies on classroom instruments, improvise simple rhythms and melodies, and use a system to read basic music notation;

in theater, use movement, sound, and language to create images, express emotions, and imitate animals, objects, or shapes; and use elements of environment, costume, and props to communicate story and character.

in dance, demonstrate characteristic dance styles from more than one form or tradition; observe and discuss how dances are similar in terms of elements of dance; demonstrate more than one solution for creative movement problems; and use basic movements to create and perform a sequence with a beginning, middle, and end, with or without music;

in visual arts, demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas effectively through at least three different media and techniques, use elements and principles of art to effectively communicate ideas, associate artwork with various cultures or historical periods, and describe selected works of art in terms of the elements and principles of visual or media art;

in music, sing alone; sing rounds and part songs in a group; perform simple rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic patterns accurately on classroom instruments; improvise melodies and accompaniments using classroom instruments, voice, or both; and use a system to read musical notation;

in theater, interpret, perform, or interpret and perform a story based on an existing piece of literature by adapting plot, characters, and language for theatrical purposes; and evaluate plot, character, theme, language, sound, and spectacle; and create characterizations based on fiction or life experience.

knowing the expressive and technical elements of an art form;

knowing basic conventions of the creative decision-making process;

performing or presenting in each art form:

analyzing art works using the elements, principles, and styles of the art form;

evaluating works of art according to pre-established criteria;

describing personal reaction to the work of art;

explaining the connection between the work of art and its social, cultural, or historical context.

demonstrates elements and skills of dance;

demonstrates artistic decisions to communicate intent;

demonstrates a sense of an artistic whole;

demonstrates a consideration of audience;

uses multiple sources for critique and feedback.