Lesson Time Allocation Resources Needed Introduction Development Conclusion Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to "Saturday Night" 1 Hour Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Internet access, Whiteboard Introduce the song "Saturday Night" by Whigfield. Play a short clip of the song. Discuss with the students where and when the song was released (1994), and why it became so popular. Explain the cultural and musical context of the 90s. Summarize the key points discussed about the song's release and popularity. Students will write a short paragraph about why they think "Saturday Night" was a hit.
Lesson 2: Exploring Whigfield's Contributions 1 Hour Internet access, Projector, Whiteboard Briefly review the previous lesson. Introduce the topic of Whigfield's contributions to society and culture. Divide the class into groups. Each group will research a different aspect of Whigfield's impact (e.g., fashion, music, dance). Use the internet to gather information. Each group presents their findings to the class. Group presentations will be assessed on accuracy and creativity.
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics 1 Hour Printed lyrics of "Saturday Night", Audio recording of the song Hand out printed lyrics of the song. Play the song once for the students to listen. Break down the song into smaller sections. Practice singing each section with the students. Sing the entire song together as a class. Students will be assessed based on their ability to sing along with the correct lyrics.
Lesson 4: Timeline of Whigfield's Career 1 Hour Poster paper, Markers, Internet access Introduce the concept of a timeline. Explain how it can be used to represent the career of Whigfield. Divide the class into pairs. Each pair will research different milestones in Whigfield's career and create a section of the timeline. Combine all sections to create a complete timeline. Display it in the classroom. Evaluate the timeline for accuracy and completeness.
Lesson 5: Performance Preparation 1 Hour Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Printed lyrics, Space for practice Review the lyrics and singing practice from Lesson 3. Practice the song in small groups, focusing on performance aspects such as timing, pitch, and confidence. Have a few groups perform for the class to build confidence. Assess each group's performance on accuracy and enthusiasm.
Lesson 6: Final Performance and Reflection 1 Hour Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Space for performance, Camera for recording (optional) Briefly review the key points from all previous lessons. Conduct a final performance of "Saturday Night" as a class or in smaller groups. Optionally, record the performance. Discuss with the students how they felt about learning and performing the song. Reflect on what they learned about Whigfield. Students will write a reflection on their learning experience and what they enjoyed the most.