Lesson |
Sections |
Content |
Lesson 1 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Computer with internet access, projector, speakers, printouts of the song's release information |
Introduction |
Introduce the song "Love is all Around" by Wet Wet Wet. Play a short clip of the song. |
Development |
Discuss when and where the song was released. Explore why it became so popular (e.g., its use in the movie "Four Weddings and a Funeral"). Provide printouts and discuss in groups. |
Conclusion |
Recap the key points discussed. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about the song's release. |
Assessment |
Oral questioning and group discussion. Check for understanding through student feedback and participation. |
Lesson 2 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Computer with internet access, projector, printouts of band information |
Introduction |
Introduce the band Wet Wet Wet. Show pictures and play a short video clip of their performances. |
Development |
Discuss the band’s contributions to society and culture. Explore their impact on their time and how their work has influenced the world. Provide printouts for group discussion. |
Conclusion |
Recap the band's contributions and impact. Ask students to share one way they think Wet Wet Wet influenced music or culture. |
Assessment |
Group discussion and feedback. Evaluate understanding through student participation and responses. |
Lesson 3 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Printouts of song lyrics, projector, speakers |
Introduction |
Hand out printouts of the song lyrics. Play the song "Love is all Around" by Wet Wet Wet. |
Development |
Go through the lyrics line by line. Discuss the meaning of the song and its themes. Practice singing the song together as a class. |
Conclusion |
Recap the lyrics and practice singing the song once more. Encourage students to practice at home for a performance. |
Assessment |
Observation of student participation and singing. Oral questioning about the meaning of the lyrics. |
Lesson 4 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Computer with internet access, projector, printouts of band timeline, art supplies |
Introduction |
Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example of a timeline of a famous person's life. |
Development |
Provide printouts of key dates and events in Wet Wet Wet's career. Have students work in pairs to create a timeline using the events provided. |
Conclusion |
Display completed timelines around the classroom. Discuss the key events in the band's career. |
Assessment |
Evaluation of completed timelines. Oral questioning about the key events in Wet Wet Wet's career. |
Lesson 5 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Printouts of song lyrics, projector, speakers, art supplies |
Introduction |
Review the song "Love is all Around" and its lyrics. Discuss any questions or difficulties students had while practicing at home. |
Development |
Practice singing the song together. Assign different parts to small groups or individuals for a class performance. |
Conclusion |
Recap the performance plan. Encourage students to practice their parts at home. |
Assessment |
Observation of student participation and singing. Check for understanding of assigned parts. |
Lesson 6 |
Time Allocation |
40 minutes |
Resources Needed |
Printouts of song lyrics, projector, speakers, art supplies |
Introduction |
Review the performance plan and assigned parts. Ensure everyone is ready for the performance. |
Development |
Conduct a final rehearsal of the song "Love is all Around". Provide feedback and make any necessary adjustments. |
Conclusion |
Perform the song in front of the class or another audience. Celebrate the students' efforts and performance. |
Assessment |
Observation of the final performance. Feedback from the audience and students. |