Visual and Performing Arts Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 2, students will:
Standard 1.1

(Aesthetics) All students will use aesthetic knowledge in the creation of and in response to dance, music, theater, and visual art.

Standard 1.1.2.A Knowledge
Standard 1.1.2.A.1
Observe the four art forms of dance, music, theater, and visual art.
Standard 1.1.2.A.2
Explain that dance, music, theater and visual art can generate personal feelings.
Standard 1.1.2.A.3
Interpret basic elements of style in dance, music, theater, and visual art as the foundation for a creative project.
Standard 1.1.2.B  Skills
Standard 1.1.2.B.1
Communicate observational and emotional responses to works of art from a variety of social and historical contexts.
Standard 1.1.2.B.2
Provide an initial response when exposed to an unknown artwork.
Standard 1.1.2.B.3
Use imagination to create a story based on an arts experience in each of the art forms.