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. |