Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Discovering Breakfast at Tiffany’s |
45 minutes |
Computer, internet access, projector, speakers |
Introduce the song "Breakfast at Tiffany’s" by playing it for the class. |
Discuss the release date (1995) and why it became popular. Highlight its peak position on the charts and its usage in media. |
Summarize the reasons for its popularity and ask students to share their thoughts. |
Students will write a short paragraph on why they think the song became popular. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Deep Blue Something |
45 minutes |
Computer, internet access, projector |
Introduce Deep Blue Something and their music. |
Discuss the band's background, formation, and contributions to music and culture. Play snippets of their other songs. |
Summarize the band’s impact on music and culture. |
Students will create a poster highlighting the band's achievements. |
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics |
45 minutes |
Printed lyrics, audio player |
Hand out printed lyrics of "Breakfast at Tiffany’s". |
Go through the lyrics line by line with the students, playing the song and pausing to explain difficult words or phrases. |
Practice singing the song together as a class. |
Students will perform a small section of the song in groups. |
Lesson 4: Band Timeline |
45 minutes |
Poster boards, markers, printed band history |
Introduce the concept of a timeline and explain its importance in understanding history. |
Provide students with key dates and events in Deep Blue Something’s career. Students will work in groups to create a visual timeline. |
Groups present their timelines to the class. |
Students will be assessed on the accuracy and creativity of their timelines. |
Lesson 5: Rehearsing the Song |
45 minutes |
Audio player, printed lyrics |
Recap the lyrics and play the song once. |
Divide students into smaller groups to practice the song. Provide guidance on intonation and rhythm. |
Come together as a class and perform the song. |
Assess students on their ability to follow the lyrics and maintain rhythm. |
Lesson 6: Final Performance |
45 minutes |
Audio player, printed lyrics |
Warm-up with a quick run-through of the song. |
Students perform “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” in front of another class or at a small school assembly. |
Gather feedback from the audience and discuss what went well and what could be improved. |
Students will receive feedback on their performance from peers and teachers. |