Lesson Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6
Objective Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 Objective 3 Objective 4
Time Allocation 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes
Resources Needed Computer with internet, projector, speakers, printouts of song release info Computer, projector, speakers, printouts of U2 contributions Printed lyrics of "One", audio player Large paper, markers, printouts of U2's career milestones Printed lyrics, audio player, microphone Large paper, markers
Introduction Introduce the song "One" by U2. Explain it was released in 1991. Introduce U2 as a band and mention some key contributions to society. Recap the song "One" and introduce learning the lyrics. Introduce the task of creating a timeline of U2's career. Recap learning the lyrics and introduce the concept of a performance. Review the timeline created and discuss any additional milestones.
Development Play the song. Discuss its release date, popularity, and key themes. Discuss U2's involvement in charitable causes and their cultural impact. Listen to the song and start breaking down the lyrics line by line. Work in groups to place key events of U2's career on the timeline. Practice singing the song together, focusing on pronunciation and rhythm. Add more details to the timeline, including albums, tours, and awards.
Conclusion Summarize why "One" was a significant song for U2. Summarize U2's contributions and their impact on the world. Have students recite parts of the lyrics individually. Review the completed timelines as a class. Perform the song as a group. Final review of the timeline and discuss what was learned about U2.
Assessment Check for understanding through Q&A about the song's release and popularity. Assess participation in the discussion and understanding of U2's impact. Assess ability to recall and recite the lyrics. Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of the timelines. Assess performance in singing the song. Evaluate the final timeline for accuracy and detail.