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.
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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.
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Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Recap the key points discussed about the song.
- Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned.
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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.
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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.
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Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Groups present their findings to the class.
- Discuss how Tori Amos's work has influenced society and culture.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Recap the progress made and highlight areas for improvement.
- Encourage students to practice at home and prepare for the final performance.
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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.
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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.).
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Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Discuss the performance and celebrate the students' hard work.
- Ask students to reflect on what they learned from this experience.
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Assessment: Quality of the final performance and student reflections on the experience. |