| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Discovering "The Sign" | 45 minutes | Audio player, internet access, printed lyrics of "The Sign" | Introduce the song "The Sign" by Ace of Base. Play a short clip of the song. | Discuss with students when and where the song was released (1993, Sweden). Explore why it was so popular. Use internet resources and printed materials. | Recap key points about the song's release and its popularity. | Ask students to write down two reasons why they think the song was popular. |
| Lesson 2: Exploring Ace of Base's Impact | 45 minutes | Internet access, projector, whiteboard, markers | Briefly review the previous lesson. Introduce the concept of a band's impact on society and culture. | Discuss Ace of Base's contributions to music and culture. Show videos or articles about their influence in the 1990s. | Summarize the band's impact and ask students for their thoughts. | Have students share one way Ace of Base influenced music or culture. |
| Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics | 45 minutes | Printed lyrics of "The Sign", audio player | Play the song "The Sign" again. Hand out printed lyrics. | Go through the lyrics line by line, ensuring students understand the words and their meanings. Practice singing along with the song. | Have a quick sing-along session to reinforce learning. | Assess students by having them sing a few lines individually or in small groups. |
| Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline | 45 minutes | Large paper, markers, internet access, printed band history | Review previous lessons. Introduce the concept of a timeline. | Students will work in groups to create a timeline of Ace of Base's career using printed materials and internet research. | Groups present their timelines to the class. | Evaluate the timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
| Lesson 5: Performance Preparation | 45 minutes | Audio player, printed lyrics, space for practice | Review the lyrics and sing through the song once as a class. | Break the class into small groups to practice different parts of the song. Rotate groups to ensure everyone gets a chance to practice the entire song. | Come back together for a final run-through. | Informal assessment based on participation and effort. |
| Lesson 6: Performance Day | 45 minutes | Audio player, printed lyrics | Warm up with a quick run-through of the song. | Have students perform "The Sign" in front of the class or another audience. | Congratulate the students on their performance. Discuss what they learned from the experience. | Assess the performance based on enthusiasm, accuracy, and teamwork. |