Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
1. Who is James Taylor?	45 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, printed images of James Taylor, map of the USA, timeline template	Introduce James Taylor with a brief story, showing his picture and pointing out North Carolina on the map.	Discuss when and where he lived. Use images and videos to give a sense of his life. Complete a basic timeline template with key dates.	Review the timeline and key facts about James Taylor's early life.	Ask students to write down one fact they learned about James Taylor and share it with a partner.
2. James Taylor's Music	45 minutes	Audio clips of James Taylor's songs, lyrics handouts, whiteboard, markers	Play a clip of a popular James Taylor song and ask the students if they recognize it.	Discuss his contributions to music. Break students into groups to analyze lyrics and discuss themes.	Share group findings and discuss the impact of his music on culture.	Have students write a short paragraph on how one of his songs made them feel.
3. Impact on Society	45 minutes	Internet access, projector, whiteboard, markers, printed articles	Discuss what "impact" means. Show video clips of James Taylor's influence on other musicians.	Read articles or watch interviews where other artists talk about James Taylor's influence. Discuss in pairs.	Class discussion on how James Taylor has influenced modern music and culture.	Students create a mind map showing James Taylor's impact on society.
4. Connecting to Our Lives	45 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, printed lyrics, art supplies	Play a James Taylor song and ask students to think about personal experiences it reminds them of.	Discuss how music can connect to personal experiences. Have students draw a picture or write a poem inspired by one of his songs.	Share artwork or poems in small groups.	Students write a short reflection on how James Taylor's music connects to their own life.
5. Creating a Detailed Timeline	45 minutes	Large paper, markers, timeline templates, printed key events in James Taylor's life	Review the basic timeline created in Lesson 1.	Break students into groups to expand the timeline with detailed events. Provide key dates and ask students to add them to their timeline.	Each group presents their detailed timeline to the class.	Assess timelines for accuracy and detail. Provide feedback.
6. James Taylor's Legacy	45 minutes	Whiteboard, markers, projector, internet access	Discuss the concept of "legacy" and what it means.	Watch a documentary clip on James Taylor's life and legacy. Discuss key points as a class.	Students write a short essay on how James Taylor's legacy could be seen in the future.	Review essays for understanding of James Taylor's impact and legacy.