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.