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. |