Lesson 1: Introduction to "She's Electric" by Oasis
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Audio player, "She's Electric" by Oasis, whiteboard, markers, printed lyrics of the song, internet access
Introduction: (10 minutes) Begin by asking the children if they have heard of Oasis. Discuss briefly who they are. Play "She's Electric" for the class.
Development: (25 minutes) Introduce Objective 1. Discuss when and where the song was released (1995, UK). Ask the children why they think the song became popular. Show a short video or read an article about the song’s popularity and Oasis's role in the 1990s music scene.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the key points discussed. Ask a few students to share what they found most interesting about the song and its popularity.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Quick quiz on when and where the song was released and a few reasons for its popularity.
Lesson 2: Exploring Oasis's Contributions to Society and Culture
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Internet access, projector, whiteboard, markers
Introduction: (10 minutes) Recap the previous lesson about "She's Electric" and introduce Objective 2.
Development: (25 minutes) Discuss Oasis’s contributions to society and culture in the 1990s. Show excerpts from documentaries or read articles about their influence on music and pop culture. Have an open discussion with the children about how music can impact society.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Summarize the discussion. Ask students to share any thoughts on how music they listen to today might influence society.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Group discussion on the impact of Oasis on their time and any parallels with modern music.
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics of "She's Electric"
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Printed lyrics, audio player, "She's Electric" by Oasis
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the previous lessons and introduce Objective 3. Hand out the printed lyrics of "She's Electric".
Development: (30 minutes) Play the song again and have the children follow along with the lyrics. Practice singing the song together in sections. Break down any difficult lines or words.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Have a quick sing-along of the whole song. Encourage students to practice at home.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Informal assessment through observation of participation and enthusiasm during the sing-along.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline of Oasis's Career
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Large paper, markers, internet access, projector
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap previous lessons and introduce Objective 4.
Development: (30 minutes) Research key events in Oasis’s career: formation, major album releases, notable concerts, breakup, and reunions. As a class, create a timeline on the large paper with these events.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Review the completed timeline and discuss any patterns or significant moments.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Quick quiz or oral questioning on key events and dates from the timeline.
Lesson 5: Preparing for a Performance of "She's Electric"
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Audio player, "She's Electric" by Oasis, printed lyrics, microphone (optional)
Introduction: (5 minutes) Recap the lyrics of "She's Electric" and discuss the upcoming performance.
Development: (30 minutes) Practice singing the song as a class. Focus on areas that need improvement. Optionally, practice with a microphone to get used to performing.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Encourage students to practice at home and remind them of the performance date.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Informal assessment through observation of participation and improvement.
Lesson 6: Performing "She's Electric"
Time allocation: 45 minutes
Resources needed: Audio player, "She's Electric" by Oasis, microphone, printed lyrics (if needed)
Introduction: (5 minutes) Discuss the importance of performing and encourage the children to do their best.
Development: (30 minutes) Perform "She's Electric" as a class. Optionally, have small groups or soloists perform different parts of the song.
Conclusion: (5 minutes) Celebrate the performance and give positive feedback. Discuss what they enjoyed about performing.
Assessment: (5 minutes) Informal assessment through observation of participation and performance quality. Collect feedback from students about their experience.