Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to "Tragedy" |
40 minutes |
Audio clip of "Tragedy", projector, internet access |
Introduce the song "Tragedy" by Steps and play the audio clip. |
Discuss the release date (1998) and reasons for its popularity (catchy tune, dance moves, etc.). Show a short video clip of Steps performing the song. |
Recap key points: release year, popularity reasons. |
Q&A session on the song’s release and popularity. |
Lesson 2: Exploring Steps and Their Contributions |
40 minutes |
Projector, internet access, printed articles about Steps |
Briefly recap the previous lesson about "Tragedy". |
Discuss Steps as a band: members, formation, and their impact on pop culture. Review articles and watch short clips of their performances. |
Summarize the band's contributions to music and pop culture. |
Group discussion on the impact of Steps and individual reflections. |
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics |
40 minutes |
Printed lyrics of "Tragedy", audio clip, projector |
Play the song "Tragedy" again and provide students with printed lyrics. |
Break down the lyrics into manageable sections and practice singing along with the audio clip. |
Group sing-along to practice the entire song. |
Observation of students' participation and ability to follow lyrics. |
Lesson 4: Performance Practice |
40 minutes |
Printed lyrics, audio clip, projector |
Recap the lyrics learned in the previous lesson. |
Practice singing the song in groups and incorporate simple dance moves. |
Group performance run-through. |
Feedback on group performance and areas for improvement. |
Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline |
40 minutes |
Printed timeline templates, markers, internet access, projector |
Introduce the concept of a timeline and its importance. |
Research key events in Steps' career and fill in the timeline templates with dates and descriptions. |
Review and discuss the completed timelines as a class. |
Completion and accuracy of the timeline templates. |
Lesson 6: Final Performance and Reflection |
40 minutes |
Audio clip, projector, space for performance |
Review the song and performance elements. |
Final group performance of "Tragedy" with singing and dance moves. |
Reflect on the learning experience and discuss what was enjoyed and learned. |
Observation of the final performance and student reflections. |