Lesson Plan Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6
Time Allocation 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes 60 minutes
Resources Needed Audio player, internet access, paper, and pencils Internet access, projector, paper, and pencils Printed lyrics, audio player Internet access, projector, timeline templates, markers Audio player, lyric sheets, instruments (optional) Poster board, markers, internet access
Introduction Introduce Bryan Adams and play the song "Everything I Do) I Do It for You." Discuss who Bryan Adams is and his contributions to music and society. Hand out printed lyrics and listen to the song together. Introduce the concept of a timeline and explain its importance in tracking history. Review the lyrics learned previously and discuss the meaning behind them. Review all prior lessons and focus on creating a group project.
Development Discuss when and where the song was released and what made it popular. Explore Bryan Adams's other works and his impact on society and culture. Begin learning the lyrics, breaking them down verse by verse. Research and create a timeline of Bryan Adams's career using the templates provided. Practice singing the song as a group, focusing on pronunciation and expression. Create a poster that includes the timeline, lyrics, and key information about Bryan Adams.
Conclusion Summarize what was learned about the song's popularity. Summarize Bryan Adams's impact and contributions. Recap the verses learned and practice as a group. Review the completed timelines and discuss key moments in his career. Perform the song as a class, if comfortable. Present the group poster to the class and discuss the entire learning journey.
Assessment Q&A session to gauge understanding of the song's release and popularity. Group discussion to assess understanding of Bryan Adams's impact. Oral recitation of lyrics to check for memorization. Check timelines for accuracy and completeness. Observation during performance practice. Evaluate the poster for inclusion of all key elements and understanding.