| 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. |