| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to It's Oh So Quiet | 45 minutes | Audio of the song, projector, internet access | Introduce the song "It's Oh So Quiet" by playing a short clip. Ask students if they have heard it before. | Discuss the song's release date (1995) and its popularity. Show a brief video of Björk performing the song. Discuss why it might have been popular during that time. | Recap the key points about the song’s release and popularity. | Ask students to write down two reasons why they think the song became popular. |
| 2. Exploring Björk's Contributions | 45 minutes | Projector, internet access, printouts of Björk's biography | Show a picture of Björk and ask if anyone knows who she is. | Discuss Björk’s career and contributions to music and culture. Highlight key moments and achievements. | Summarize Björk’s impact on music and culture. Ask students to share one interesting fact they learned. | Students write a short paragraph on how Björk has influenced music or culture. |
| 3. Learning the Lyrics | 45 minutes | Lyrics printouts, audio of the song | Hand out lyrics and play the song. Ask students to follow along. | Break down the lyrics into sections and practice singing them. Discuss the meaning of any difficult words or phrases. | Sing the song together as a class. | Observe and note students' ability to follow along and sing the lyrics. |
| 4. Björk's Career Timeline | 45 minutes | Paper, markers, projector, internet access | Show an overview of Björk’s career milestones using a timeline visual. | In groups, have students create their own timelines of Björk’s career. Provide key dates and events for reference. | Groups present their timelines to the class. | Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the timelines. |
| 5. Rehearsal for Performance | 45 minutes | Audio of the song, lyrics printouts | Recap the lyrics learned in Lesson 3. | Practice singing the song in small groups, focusing on timing and expression. | Conduct a full-class rehearsal. | Provide feedback on performance and suggest areas for improvement. |
| 6. Final Performance and Reflection | 45 minutes | Audio of the song, lyrics printouts, video recorder (optional) | Briefly review the song and lyrics. | Perform the song as a class. Optionally, record the performance. | Discuss the performance and reflect on what was learned about Björk and the song. | Self-assessment and peer feedback on the performance. |