State of New Jersey Department of Education

STANDARD 1.1 (AESTHETICS) Grade Four

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A.  Knowledge

  1. Compose simple works of art in response to stylized characteristics observed in the dance, music, theater, and visual art of various cultures and time periods.
  2. Communicate ideas reflecting on the nature and meaning of art and beauty.
  3. Recognize works of art and art elements designed to imitate systems in nature.

B.  Skills

  1. Apply basic domain-specific arts language to communicate personal responses to dance, theater, music, and visual art.
  2. Compare and contrast works of art that communicate significant cultural meanings.
  3. Apply qualitative terms when responding to works of art.
  4. Create an arts experience that communicates a significant emotion or feeling.