| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Introduction to "Saturday Night" | 1 Hour | Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Internet access, Whiteboard | Introduce the song "Saturday Night" by Whigfield. Play a short clip of the song. | Discuss with the students where and when the song was released (1994), and why it became so popular. Explain the cultural and musical context of the 90s. | Summarize the key points discussed about the song's release and popularity. | Students will write a short paragraph about why they think "Saturday Night" was a hit. |
| Lesson 2: Exploring Whigfield's Contributions | 1 Hour | Internet access, Projector, Whiteboard | Briefly review the previous lesson. Introduce the topic of Whigfield's contributions to society and culture. | Divide the class into groups. Each group will research a different aspect of Whigfield's impact (e.g., fashion, music, dance). Use the internet to gather information. | Each group presents their findings to the class. | Group presentations will be assessed on accuracy and creativity. |
| Lesson 3: Learning the Lyrics | 1 Hour | Printed lyrics of "Saturday Night", Audio recording of the song | Hand out printed lyrics of the song. Play the song once for the students to listen. | Break down the song into smaller sections. Practice singing each section with the students. | Sing the entire song together as a class. | Students will be assessed based on their ability to sing along with the correct lyrics. |
| Lesson 4: Timeline of Whigfield's Career | 1 Hour | Poster paper, Markers, Internet access | Introduce the concept of a timeline. Explain how it can be used to represent the career of Whigfield. | Divide the class into pairs. Each pair will research different milestones in Whigfield's career and create a section of the timeline. | Combine all sections to create a complete timeline. Display it in the classroom. | Evaluate the timeline for accuracy and completeness. |
| Lesson 5: Performance Preparation | 1 Hour | Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Printed lyrics, Space for practice | Review the lyrics and singing practice from Lesson 3. | Practice the song in small groups, focusing on performance aspects such as timing, pitch, and confidence. | Have a few groups perform for the class to build confidence. | Assess each group's performance on accuracy and enthusiasm. |
| Lesson 6: Final Performance and Reflection | 1 Hour | Audio recording of "Saturday Night", Space for performance, Camera for recording (optional) | Briefly review the key points from all previous lessons. | Conduct a final performance of "Saturday Night" as a class or in smaller groups. Optionally, record the performance. | Discuss with the students how they felt about learning and performing the song. Reflect on what they learned about Whigfield. | Students will write a reflection on their learning experience and what they enjoyed the most. |