Lesson 1 2 3 4 5 6
Time Allocation 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes 45 minutes
Resources Needed - Audio of "Song 2" by Blur
- Internet access
- Projector
- Speaker
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Internet access
- Books/articles on Blur
- Whiteboard
- Markers
- Printed lyrics of "Song 2"
- Audio of "Song 2"
- Speaker
- Internet access
- Chart paper
- Markers
- Audio of "Song 2"
- Projector
- Speaker
- Materials from previous lessons
- Art supplies
- Chart paper
Introduction Explain the objective: To learn about the song "Song 2" by Blur. Play the song for the class. Introduce Blur as a band. Discuss how bands can influence society and culture. Hand out printed lyrics of "Song 2". Explain that the objective is to learn the song for a performance. Introduce the concept of a timeline. Explain that the class will create a timeline of Blur's career. Review the lyrics of "Song 2". Play the song and encourage students to sing along. Review all previous lessons. Explain that the class will be putting together a presentation on Blur.
Development Discuss the release date (1997) and context of "Song 2". Explain why it was popular (catchy hook, energetic sound). Have students research and discuss Blur's contributions to music and culture. Create a mind map on the whiteboard. Break down the song into sections. Practice each section with the class, focusing on tricky parts. Have students research key events in Blur's career. In groups, they create sections of the timeline. Continue practicing the song. Incorporate movements or gestures to make the performance engaging. Divide students into groups to create different parts of the presentation (e.g., timeline, song performance, impact discussion).
Conclusion Recap the key points discussed. Encourage students to share their thoughts on the song's popularity. Recap the important contributions of Blur. Discuss how they feel about the band's influence. Do a full run-through of the song. Provide positive feedback and areas for improvement. Assemble the timeline on chart paper. Discuss each key event as a class. Perform the song as a class. Give feedback and celebrate their progress. Have each group present their part of the project. Discuss and celebrate the collective effort.
Assessment Participation in discussion and understanding of why "Song 2" was popular. Quality of research and contribution to the mind map. Ability to sing the lyrics and follow along with the song. Contribution to the timeline and understanding of Blur's career. Participation and enthusiasm during the song practice. Quality of presentation and teamwork in creating the final project.