| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Introduction to "Friday I'm in Love" | 45 minutes | Audio of the song, pictures of the band, internet access | Play the song "Friday I'm in Love" and show pictures of The Cure. | Discuss the song's release date (May 15, 1992) and why it became popular. Share interesting facts about the song and its reception. | Recap key points and ask students what they found interesting about the song. | Ask students to write a few sentences on why they think the song was popular. |
| 2: Exploring The Cure | 45 minutes | Internet access, posters, markers, paper | Briefly recap the previous lesson and introduce The Cure as a band. | Divide students into groups. Each group researches different aspects of The Cure (e.g., band members, albums, style). Groups create posters to share their findings. | Groups present their posters to the class. | Evaluate the posters and presentations for accuracy and creativity. |
| 3: The Impact of The Cure | 45 minutes | Internet access, whiteboard, markers | Discuss the importance of understanding a band's impact on culture. | Show examples of how The Cure influenced music, fashion, and culture. Discuss with the class how the band’s work has influenced the world. | Summarize the band's contributions and ask students for their opinions on the band's impact. | Have students write a paragraph on how they think The Cure influenced society. |
| 4: Learning the Lyrics | 45 minutes | Printed lyrics, audio of the song | Hand out printed lyrics and play the song. | Go through the lyrics line by line, explaining any difficult words or phrases. Practice singing the song together. | Have a group sing-through of the song. | Assess students' ability to follow along with the lyrics and their enthusiasm for singing. |
| 5: Performance Preparation | 45 minutes | Lyrics sheets, audio of the song, musical instruments (optional) | Recap the lyrics and previous practice sessions. | Split the class into groups to practice different parts of the song. Some can sing, others can use instruments. | Groups showcase their practice segments. | Provide feedback on each group's performance and readiness. |
| 6: Designing a Timeline | 45 minutes | Internet access, large paper, markers, rulers | Introduce the concept of a timeline and its importance. | In groups, research key events in The Cure's career. Use the information to create a timeline on large paper. | Groups present their timelines to the class. | Assess the timelines for accuracy, creativity, and completeness. |