| Lesson | Time Allocation | Resources Needed | Introduction | Development | Conclusion | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Tina Turner | 60 minutes | Photos of Tina Turner, Map of the USA, Timeline template, Markers | Introduce Tina Turner with pictures and ask if anyone knows who she is. | Discuss where and when Tina Turner was born and lived. Locate her birth place on the map. | Summarize key facts about Tina Turner's early life and career beginnings. | Ask students to write down 3 facts they learned about Tina Turner's early life. |
| Lesson 2: Tina Turner's Career | 60 minutes | Video clips of Tina Turner performances, Audio of her songs, Speakers | Play a short video clip of Tina Turner performing. | Discuss her rise to fame and notable achievements in music. | Summarize her major career milestones. | Have students draw a picture of Tina Turner performing and write a sentence about what they think made her popular. |
| Lesson 3: Impact on Society and Culture | 60 minutes | Articles and interviews, Chart paper, Markers | Discuss what impact means, ask students for examples of impactful people. | Share articles and interviews about Tina's influence on music and culture. Create a chart of her contributions. | Review the chart and discuss how her work influenced others. | Have students write a short paragraph on how Tina Turner impacted society. |
| Lesson 4: Connecting Tina Turner to Our Lives | 60 minutes | Student journals, Pens, Discussion prompts | Ask students if they know any songs by Tina Turner and if her music is played at home. | Discuss how Tina Turner's music and story can be relevant to their own lives. Share personal stories. | Summarize the connection between Tina Turner's story and the students' lives. | Students write in their journals about how Tina Turner's story inspires them. |
| Lesson 5: Designing a Timeline of Tina Turner's Life | 60 minutes | Timeline template, Markers, Photos of key events | Show an example of a timeline and explain its purpose. | Students work in groups to place key events of Tina Turner's life on a timeline. | Each group presents their timeline to the class. | Assess timelines for accuracy and completeness. |
| Lesson 6: Celebrating Tina Turner | 60 minutes | Art supplies, Music player, Tina Turner songs | Play Tina Turner's music and discuss her legacy. | Students create posters celebrating her achievements and contributions. | Display posters around the classroom and have a mini-gallery walk. | Students present their posters and explain why they chose the elements they did. |