Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
1. Introduction to It's Oh So Quiet 45 minutes Audio of the song, projector, internet access Introduce the song "It's Oh So Quiet" by playing a short clip. Ask students if they have heard it before. Discuss the song's release date (1995) and its popularity. Show a brief video of Björk performing the song. Discuss why it might have been popular during that time. Recap the key points about the song’s release and popularity. Ask students to write down two reasons why they think the song became popular.
2. Exploring Björk's Contributions 45 minutes Projector, internet access, printouts of Björk's biography Show a picture of Björk and ask if anyone knows who she is. Discuss Björk’s career and contributions to music and culture. Highlight key moments and achievements. Summarize Björk’s impact on music and culture. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned. Students write a short paragraph on how Björk has influenced music or culture.
3. Learning the Lyrics 45 minutes Lyrics printouts, audio of the song Hand out lyrics and play the song. Ask students to follow along. Break down the lyrics into sections and practice singing them. Discuss the meaning of any difficult words or phrases. Sing the song together as a class. Observe and note students' ability to follow along and sing the lyrics.
4. Björk's Career Timeline 45 minutes Paper, markers, projector, internet access Show an overview of Björk’s career milestones using a timeline visual. In groups, have students create their own timelines of Björk’s career. Provide key dates and events for reference. Groups present their timelines to the class. Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the timelines.
5. Rehearsal for Performance 45 minutes Audio of the song, lyrics printouts Recap the lyrics learned in Lesson 3. Practice singing the song in small groups, focusing on timing and expression. Conduct a full-class rehearsal. Provide feedback on performance and suggest areas for improvement.
6. Final Performance and Reflection 45 minutes Audio of the song, lyrics printouts, video recorder (optional) Briefly review the song and lyrics. Perform the song as a class. Optionally, record the performance. Discuss the performance and reflect on what was learned about Björk and the song. Self-assessment and peer feedback on the performance.