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. |