Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to "Give it a Lash Jack" |
45 minutes |
Audio or video of the song, computers or tablets, internet access |
Introduce the song "Give it a Lash Jack" by Liam Harrison. Play a short clip of the song. |
Discuss when and where the song was released. Explain why it became popular, including its connection to Irish football. |
Summarize the key points discussed. Ask students why they think the song resonated with so many people. |
Students will answer questions about the song’s release date, context, and popularity. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Liam Harrison and His Band |
45 minutes |
Computers or tablets, internet access, printed articles |
Introduce Liam Harrison and his band. Show pictures and play short clips of their work. |
Discuss Harrison’s contributions to society and culture. Talk about the impact of his band on their time and their influence. |
Summarize the discussion. Ask students to share their thoughts on the band’s influence. |
Students will write a short paragraph on the band's contributions and influence. |
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics |
45 minutes |
Printed lyrics, audio of the song |
Hand out printed lyrics of "Give it a Lash Jack". Play the song and have students follow along. |
Break down the song into sections and practice singing each part. Discuss any difficult words or phrases. |
Sing the song together as a class. Encourage students to practice at home. |
Students will perform the song in small groups or individually. |
Lesson 4: Career Timeline |
45 minutes |
Paper, markers, computers or tablets |
Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show examples of timelines from different subjects. |
Have students research the career of Liam Harrison and his band. Provide key dates and events. |
Students will create a timeline of the band's career, including major milestones. |
Review the timelines and provide feedback. Ensure key events are included and in the correct order. |
Lesson 5: Impact Discussion |
45 minutes |
Whiteboard, markers, printed articles |
Recap the band's contributions and influence. Write key points on the board. |
Facilitate a class discussion on how the band's work has influenced the world. Encourage students to give examples. |
Summarize the discussion. Highlight the most impactful contributions mentioned by students. |
Students will write a short essay on how they think the band's work has influenced today’s society. |
Lesson 6: Final Performance |
45 minutes |
Audio of the song, printed lyrics |
Recap the lyrics and practice as a class. Ensure everyone is comfortable with their parts. |
Perform "Give it a Lash Jack" as a class. Record the performance if possible. |
Discuss the performance. Highlight what went well and areas for improvement. |
Students will self-assess their performance and provide feedback on their experience. |