Lesson 1	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Audio of "I'll Be There For You," internet access, projector/whiteboard, speakers Introduction: (10 minutes) Play the song "I'll Be There For You" for the class. Ask if anyone has heard it before and discuss its familiarity. Development: (25 minutes) Introduce the song's background: released in 1995, theme song for the TV show "Friends," and its popularity. Use the internet to show clips from the show and discuss why it became so popular. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Recap the key points: its release year, association with "Friends," and its cultural impact. Assessment: (5 minutes) Ask students to write down one reason why they think the song was popular and share with the class.
Lesson 2	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Internet access, projector/whiteboard Introduction: (10 minutes) Briefly review what was learned in the previous lesson. Development: (25 minutes) Explore The Rembrandts' contributions to society and culture. Discuss the band's formation, other popular songs, and their influence on the music industry. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the band's impact on their time and how they influenced the world of music. Assessment: (5 minutes) Have students create a simple mind map of The Rembrandts' contributions and share it with the class.
Lesson 3	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Printed lyrics of "I'll Be There For You," audio playback equipment Introduction: (5 minutes) Play the song again and hand out the printed lyrics. Development: (30 minutes) Break down the song lyrics into manageable sections. Practice singing each section with the students, focusing on pronunciation and rhythm. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Sing the entire song together as a class. Assessment: (5 minutes) Perform a quick quiz on key lyrics to check for understanding and recall.
Lesson 4	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Internet access, projector/whiteboard, poster paper, markers Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap what has been learned so far about The Rembrandts. Development: (30 minutes) Work in groups to research and design a timeline of The Rembrandts' career. Each group will focus on different periods of their career. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Have each group present their part of the timeline to the class. Assessment: (5 minutes) Evaluate timelines for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 5	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Audio playback equipment, lyrics sheets, costumes/props for performance Introduction: (5 minutes) Review the song lyrics and previous practice sessions. Development: (30 minutes) Practice singing the song with added performance elements like simple choreography or props. Assign roles if necessary. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Perform a run-through of the entire performance. Assessment: (5 minutes) Provide feedback on the performance and areas for improvement.
Lesson 6	Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources: Previous resources used, including lyrics, audio playback equipment, and timeline posters Introduction: (5 minutes) Briefly review all the previous lessons and what has been learned. Development: (30 minutes) Finalize the performance. Conduct a dress rehearsal and make any necessary adjustments. Conclusion: (5 minutes) Perform the final version of "I'll Be There For You" for another class or record it for parents. Assessment: (5 minutes) Reflect on the performance and discuss what went well and what could be improved.