Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
1: Introduction to "Friday I'm in Love" 45 minutes Audio of the song, pictures of the band, internet access Play the song "Friday I'm in Love" and show pictures of The Cure. Discuss the song's release date (May 15, 1992) and why it became popular. Share interesting facts about the song and its reception. Recap key points and ask students what they found interesting about the song. Ask students to write a few sentences on why they think the song was popular.
2: Exploring The Cure 45 minutes Internet access, posters, markers, paper Briefly recap the previous lesson and introduce The Cure as a band. Divide students into groups. Each group researches different aspects of The Cure (e.g., band members, albums, style). Groups create posters to share their findings. Groups present their posters to the class. Evaluate the posters and presentations for accuracy and creativity.
3: The Impact of The Cure 45 minutes Internet access, whiteboard, markers Discuss the importance of understanding a band's impact on culture. Show examples of how The Cure influenced music, fashion, and culture. Discuss with the class how the band’s work has influenced the world. Summarize the band's contributions and ask students for their opinions on the band's impact. Have students write a paragraph on how they think The Cure influenced society.
4: Learning the Lyrics 45 minutes Printed lyrics, audio of the song Hand out printed lyrics and play the song. Go through the lyrics line by line, explaining any difficult words or phrases. Practice singing the song together. Have a group sing-through of the song. Assess students' ability to follow along with the lyrics and their enthusiasm for singing.
5: Performance Preparation 45 minutes Lyrics sheets, audio of the song, musical instruments (optional) Recap the lyrics and previous practice sessions. Split the class into groups to practice different parts of the song. Some can sing, others can use instruments. Groups showcase their practice segments. Provide feedback on each group's performance and readiness.
6: Designing a Timeline 45 minutes Internet access, large paper, markers, rulers Introduce the concept of a timeline and its importance. In groups, research key events in The Cure's career. Use the information to create a timeline on large paper. Groups present their timelines to the class. Assess the timelines for accuracy, creativity, and completeness.