Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Art Garfunkel 40 minutes Photos of Art Garfunkel, map, timeline template, markers Introduce Art Garfunkel with photos and ask if anyone knows who he is. Discuss where and when Art Garfunkel lived. Show on a map. Begin timeline with birthdate and place. Recap facts learned about Art Garfunkel's early life. Ask students to fill in the timeline with the information learned.
Lesson 2: Art Garfunkel's Musical Career 40 minutes Videos of performances, lyrics of famous songs, music player Play a famous song by Art Garfunkel. Ask students if they recognize it. Discuss Garfunkel's partnership with Paul Simon and their impact on music. Listen to key songs. Summarize the discussion on his musical career and contributions. Have students share which song they liked best and why.
Lesson 3: Cultural Impact of Art Garfunkel 40 minutes Articles, video clips, discussion questions Show a short clip about Garfunkel's influence in the 1960s and 1970s. Discuss how his music influenced culture and society. Highlight key moments. Review how Garfunkel's music reflected and influenced his time. Students write a few sentences on how they think Garfunkel's music impacted society.
Lesson 4: Art Garfunkel's Solo Career 40 minutes Solo albums, audio clips, timeline template Introduce Garfunkel's solo career with an album cover or song. Discuss his solo work and achievements. Update the timeline with key solo career events. Summarize the highlights of his solo career. Students add new solo career information to their timelines.
Lesson 5: Connecting Art Garfunkel to Students' Lives 40 minutes Questionnaire, reflection sheets, markers Discuss how music can affect emotions and experiences. Have students think about how Garfunkel's music makes them feel. Share their thoughts with the class. Summarize how Garfunkel's music can connect to personal experiences. Students write a short reflection on a song that connects to their life.
Lesson 6: Designing a Complete Timeline 40 minutes Large paper, markers, printed photos, glue Review the main events of Art Garfunkel's life discussed in previous lessons. Have students work in groups to create a large timeline with all the key events. Groups present their timelines to the class. Assess the completeness and accuracy of the timelines.