Lesson Number |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
1 |
45 minutes |
Audio of "Half the World Away", Internet access, Projector |
Introduce the song "Half the World Away" by playing a short clip. Ask if any students have heard it before. |
Discuss the release date and context of the song. Explore why it became popular, including its use in TV shows like "The Royle Family". |
Summarize the key points about the song's release and popularity. |
Ask students to write down one fact they learned about the song's history. |
2 |
45 minutes |
Internet access, Printed articles about Oasis |
Briefly recap what was learned in the previous lesson about "Half the World Away". |
Introduce the band Oasis. Discuss their contributions to music and culture in the 1990s. |
Summarize the band's impact on society and culture. |
In pairs, students create a mind map showing Oasis's contributions to society. |
3 |
60 minutes |
Lyrics sheets, Audio of "Half the World Away" |
Play the song "Half the World Away" again. Hand out printed lyrics. |
Go through the lyrics line by line, explaining any difficult words or phrases. Practice singing the song together. |
Have the students sing the song as a class. |
Informal assessment through observation of student participation and singing. |
4 |
45 minutes |
Internet access, Art supplies, Poster paper |
Recap the key points about Oasis from the previous lessons. |
Divide students into groups. Each group will research different periods of Oasis's career and create a timeline on poster paper. |
Groups present their timelines to the class. |
Peer assessment based on group presentations and timelines. |
5 |
45 minutes |
Audio of "Half the World Away", Lyrics sheets |
Quick review of the song's lyrics. |
Practice singing the song again, focusing on improving any difficult parts. |
Class sings the song as a performance practice. |
Teacher gives feedback on the performance, highlighting areas of improvement. |
6 |
60 minutes |
Audio of "Half the World Away", Lyrics sheets, Internet access, Art supplies |
Final review of all the key points learned about the song and the band Oasis. |
Students create a mini-presentation or poster summarizing what they have learned about Oasis and "Half the World Away". |
Students present their work to the class. |
Assessment through presentations and posters, checking for comprehension and retention. |