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. |