Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Billy Joel	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, pictures of Billy Joel, map of USA, timeline template, markers	Introduce Billy Joel with pictures and a short video clip of one of his performances.	Discuss where and when Billy Joel lived (USA, born in 1949). Show the map and locate his birthplace. Talk about what he is famous for (musician).	Review key points learned. Ask students to name one new thing they learned about Billy Joel.	Observe participation in discussion and check timeline templates for accurate information.
Lesson 2: Billy Joel's Contributions	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, audio clips of Billy Joel's music, worksheet on his contributions	Play a popular Billy Joel song and discuss the feelings it evokes.	Explore his contributions to music and culture. Discuss how his music reflected and influenced his time period.	Summarize his impact on society and culture. Have students share one way his music has influenced the world.	Evaluate worksheet responses and participation in the discussion.
Lesson 3: Connecting Billy Joel to Our Lives	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, audio clips, personal reflection worksheet	Play another Billy Joel song and discuss how it makes students feel.	Have students draw connections between Billy Joel's music and their own experiences. Discuss music in their lives and how it influences them.	Share reflections as a group. Highlight the personal connections made.	Review personal reflection worksheets for insight and understanding.
Lesson 4: Timeline of Billy Joel's Life	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, timeline template, markers, printed key events	Recap previous lessons about Billy Joel's life and contributions.	Guide students in creating a timeline of Billy Joel's life using key events. Discuss important milestones.	Review completed timelines as a class. Ensure accuracy and completeness.	Check timelines for correct sequencing and key event placement.
Lesson 5: Impact of Billy Joel's Work	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, video clips, impact analysis worksheet	Show a video clip of Billy Joel's performance and discuss initial impressions.	Analyze the impact of his work on other musicians and society. Discuss how his music has been used in movies, TV shows, and other media.	Summarize the discussion and have students share one significant impact they noted.	Evaluate impact analysis worksheets and class participation.
Lesson 6: Review and Presentation	1 hour	Interactive whiteboard, student-created timelines, review quiz	Recap key points from all lessons about Billy Joel.	Have students present their timelines and discuss what they found most interesting. Conduct a review quiz on Billy Joel's life and contributions.	Conclude with a discussion on the importance of learning about influential figures like Billy Joel.	Assess presentations, participation in the quiz, and overall understanding.