Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Discovering "No Surprises" |
45 minutes |
Audio player, internet access, poster board, markers |
Introduce the song "No Surprises" by Radiohead. Play a short clip of the song and ask if anyone has heard it before. |
Discuss when and where the song was released (1997, UK). Explore why it became popular. Create a mind-map on the poster board with students' ideas. |
Summarize the key points discussed. Play the song again in full. |
Students can write a short paragraph about why they think the song became popular. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Radiohead's Contributions |
45 minutes |
Internet access, projector, writing materials |
Briefly recap the song "No Surprises". Introduce the band Radiohead. |
Discuss Radiohead's impact on society and culture. Show short video clips or articles about their influence on music and social issues. |
Summarize the discussion. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned about the band. |
Students write a few sentences about Radiohead's contributions to society and culture. |
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics |
45 minutes |
Printed lyrics, audio player, highlighters |
Hand out printed lyrics of "No Surprises" to each student. Play the song and ask students to follow along. |
Break down the lyrics line by line. Discuss the meaning of difficult words and phrases. Highlight key parts. |
Play the song again and have students sing along quietly. |
Students can practice singing a verse in pairs and then perform it to the class. |
Lesson 4: Timeline of Radiohead's Career |
45 minutes |
Poster board, markers, internet access, printer |
Introduce the concept of a timeline. Show an example of a simple timeline. |
Research key events in Radiohead's career. Print out or write down important dates and events. Work in groups to arrange these events in chronological order on a poster board. |
Each group presents their timeline to the class. |
Students will be assessed on the accuracy and creativity of their timelines. |
Lesson 5: Performance Practice |
45 minutes |
Audio player, printed lyrics |
Quick recap of the lyrics learned. Play the song once to refresh students' memories. |
Divide the class into small groups. Each group practices singing the entire song. Focus on clarity and expression. |
Groups perform for each other. Provide positive feedback and areas for improvement. |
Students self-assess their performance and set goals for improvement. |
Lesson 6: Final Performance and Review |
45 minutes |
Audio player, printed lyrics, video recorder (optional) |
Warm-up with a quick sing-along of "No Surprises". |
Final practice session. Record the final performance (if possible). |
Discuss the journey of learning the song and what they enjoyed most. Watch the recording (if made). |
Assess the final performance based on participation and effort. Provide certificates of participation. |