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. |