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9.3 Critical Response Vocabulary

This suggested vocabulary is specific to Standard 9.3, Critical Response. A more general vocabulary for individual arts disciplines is listed under Standard 9.1: Production, Performance & Exhibition. The vocabulary is developmental and is introduced prior to the Benchmark Grade Level, at which time the students will demonstrate proficiency.

GRADE 4

GRADE 7

GRADE 10

artistic choices
arts criticism
building blocks
concepts
context
criticize
demonstrate
different (contrast)
elements
examine
explain
identify
judge
look
parts
principles
process
recognize
same (compare)
take apart (analyze)
tell about (describe)

Everything included in Grade 4, plus the following:

assess
characteristics
classify
contextual criticism
critical analysis
describe
formal criticism
genre
hypothesize
intuitive criticism
style
technique

Everything included in Grade 7, plus the following:

analyze
evaluate
interpret
synthesize