NCERT Class 7 Arts Kriti: Chapter 1 — Understanding Emotions
This chapter introduces students to the concept of theatre, emphasizing its relevance to everyday life and its role in developing empathy, discipline, and planning skills. It highlights that theatre education goes beyond traditional exams, valuing effort, thought processes, and participation alongside final presentations. The chapter stresses the importance of providing ample free space for students to explore and engage in activities. It aims to enhance confidence and skills through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical activities, connecting theatre concepts to real-world applications. The goal is to foster creativity, joy, and rigour in learning theatre.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Arts |
| Book | Kriti |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — Understanding Emotions |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 388 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the relevance of theatre in everyday life.
- Recognize the role of theatre in developing empathy and discipline.
- Appreciate the importance of process and participation in theatre education.
- Understand the need for free space for theatre activities.
- Connect theatre concepts to real-world applications.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Emotions | Strong feelings such as happiness, anger, or fear. |
| Empathy | The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
| Discipline | The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behaviour. |
| Rigour | Extreme strictness and thoroughness. |
| Collaboration | The action of working with someone to produce or create something. |
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Practice questions
- What is the primary requirement for children during theatre activities? Answer: Free space to move around and explore activities without hindrance.
- Besides the final outcome, what else needs to be considered in theatre assessment? Answer: The efforts, thoughts, and processes behind the performance.
- How can theatre enhance a student's life? Answer: By building empathy, acceptance, discipline, planning, and management skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main goal of the Grade 7 Theatre section?
To take children to the next level of understanding theatre by blending activities with theoretical knowledge.
What skills can theatre help develop in children?
Empathy, acceptance, discipline, planning, and management skills.
How should theatre be assessed according to the chapter?
Assessment should consider efforts, thoughts, and processes, not just the final outcome or presentation.
Why is free space important in theatre classes?
It allows children to move freely, explore possibilities, and try various activities without hindrance.
What is the vision of the theatre textbook for Grade 7?
To build the spirit of theatre with creativity, fun, joy, hard work, rigour, and discipline.
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NCERT Class 7 Arts — Kriti — Chapter 1 — Understanding Emotions. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.