Lesson 1 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Audio of "Cornflake Girl," Internet access, whiteboard, markers, notebooks, pencils
Objective: Objective 1 - Discover "Cornflake Girl" by Tori Amos
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Briefly introduce Tori Amos and play a short clip of "Cornflake Girl."
  • Ask students if they have heard the song before and what they think about it.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Discuss the release date of "Cornflake Girl" (1994) and its popularity.
  • Use the internet to find out why the song was popular at the time.
  • Discuss the themes of the song and its reception by the public.
  • Have students jot down key points in their notebooks.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Recap the key points discussed about the song.
  • Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned.
Assessment: Participation in discussion and completion of notes.
Lesson 2 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Internet access, projector, whiteboard, markers, notebooks, pencils
Objective: Objective 2 - Explore Tori Amos's contributions to society and culture
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Review what was learned in the previous lesson about "Cornflake Girl."
  • Introduce the idea of cultural and societal contributions by artists.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Divide the class into small groups to research different aspects of Tori Amos's career and contributions.
  • Use the internet to gather information about her charity work, influence on music, and public statements.
  • Each group will create a short presentation on their findings.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Groups present their findings to the class.
  • Discuss how Tori Amos's work has influenced society and culture.
Assessment: Group presentations and participation in discussion.
Lesson 3 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Printed lyrics of "Cornflake Girl," audio of the song, projector, whiteboard, markers
Objective: Objective 3 - Learn the lyrics of "Cornflake Girl" for a performance
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Play the audio of "Cornflake Girl" again for the class.
  • Hand out printed lyrics to each student.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Read through the lyrics together, discussing any difficult words or phrases.
  • Practice singing the song as a class, starting with small sections and gradually putting it together.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to rhythm and melody.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Recap what was learned from the lyrics and the practice session.
  • Assign students to practice the song at home for the next lesson.
Assessment: Participation in singing and understanding of lyrics.
Lesson 4 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Internet access, projector, whiteboard, markers, notebooks, pencils
Objective: Objective 4 - Design a timeline of Tori Amos's career
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Discuss the concept of a timeline and why it is useful.
  • Show an example timeline of another artist or historical figure.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a decade of Tori Amos's career.
  • Use the internet to research key events, album releases, and milestones in that decade.
  • Each group will create a section of the timeline on a large sheet of paper.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Groups present their sections, and the class assembles the complete timeline on the wall.
  • Discuss how Tori Amos's career has evolved over time.
Assessment: Quality of timeline sections and participation in group work.
Lesson 5 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Audio of "Cornflake Girl," printed lyrics, projector, whiteboard, markers
Objective: Objective 3 - Final practice for the performance of "Cornflake Girl"
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Briefly review the lyrics and the progress made in the last practice session.
  • Discuss the importance of confidence and teamwork in a performance.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Conduct a full run-through of the song, focusing on problem areas.
  • Break down difficult sections and practice them individually.
  • Encourage students to sing with expression and confidence.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Recap the progress made and highlight areas for improvement.
  • Encourage students to practice at home and prepare for the final performance.
Assessment: Participation in practice and improvement in performance quality.
Lesson 6 Time allocation: 60 minutes
Resources needed: Audio equipment, printed lyrics, decorations for performance space
Objective: Objective 3 - Performance of "Cornflake Girl"
Introduction (10 minutes):
  • Set up the performance space and ensure audio equipment is working.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of a final rehearsal and staying calm during the performance.
Development (40 minutes):
  • Conduct a final rehearsal of the song.
  • Make any last-minute adjustments to the performance.
  • Perform "Cornflake Girl" for an audience (other classes, parents, etc.).
Conclusion (10 minutes):
  • Discuss the performance and celebrate the students' hard work.
  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned from this experience.
Assessment: Quality of the final performance and student reflections on the experience.