Lesson	Time Allocation	Resources Needed	Introduction	Development	Conclusion	Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to Sinéad O'Connor and "Nothing Compares 2U"	45 minutes	Internet access, projector, speakers, printed lyrics of "Nothing Compares 2U"	Introduce Sinéad O'Connor and her song "Nothing Compares 2U". Play the song for the class.	Discuss when and where the song was released (1990) and its popularity. Show a timeline of the song's chart performance.	Summarize the song's impact and revisit its chart success.	Ask students to share their thoughts on why the song became so popular. Use a short quiz to check understanding.
Lesson 2: Exploring Sinéad O'Connor's Contributions	45 minutes	Biography handouts, internet access, projector	Briefly recap the previous lesson. Introduce the objective of exploring Sinéad O'Connor's contributions to society and culture.	Divide students into groups and assign each group a topic related to O'Connor's contributions (e.g., her activism, influence on music). Each group researches and presents their findings.	Groups share their findings with the class.	Evaluate group presentations based on content and understanding. Ask follow-up questions to reinforce learning.
Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics	45 minutes	Printed lyrics, audio of "Nothing Compares 2U", highlighters	Introduce the objective of learning the lyrics for performance. Play the song again and distribute printed lyrics.	Read through the lyrics together, highlighting key parts. Practice singing along with the audio, focusing on one verse at a time.	Conduct a group sing-along of the entire song.	Assess students' ability to remember and sing the lyrics. Provide positive feedback and areas for improvement.
Lesson 4: Designing a Timeline	45 minutes	Poster paper, markers, internet access for research	Explain the objective of designing a timeline of Sinéad O'Connor's career.	Divide students into pairs. Each pair researches different periods of O'Connor's career and gathers key events.	Pairs combine their findings to create a large timeline poster for the classroom.	Review the timeline poster together and ensure it covers key events. Assess the accuracy and completeness of the timeline.
Lesson 5: Performance Practice	45 minutes	Audio of "Nothing Compares 2U", printed lyrics	Recap the lyrics learned in Lesson 3. Explain the objective of practicing for a performance.	Conduct a series of practice sessions, focusing on vocal techniques, timing, and expression.	Have a dress rehearsal where students perform the song in front of the class.	Provide constructive feedback on the performance. Assess individual and group participation.
Lesson 6: Final Performance and Reflection	45 minutes	Audio of "Nothing Compares 2U", printed lyrics, video recording device	Prepare students for the final performance. Explain that the performance will be recorded.	Conduct the final performance and record it. Ensure all students participate.	Watch the recording together and reflect on the performance.	Assess the overall performance and reflection discussion. Provide certificates of participation.