Lesson Plan: “Am I Wrong” By Nico and Vinz
Subject: Music
Grade Level: 7th-9th grade
Duration: 60 minutes
Introduction: - Begin the lesson by playing the song “Am I Wrong” by Nico and Vinz. - Ask students if they are familiar with the song and if they know any information about the artists. - Explain that in this lesson, we will be analyzing the lyrics, discussing the meaning of the song, and exploring its musical elements.
Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Distribute a worksheet with the lyrics of the song “Am I Wrong” to each student. - Instruct students to read the lyrics silently and underline any words or phrases they find interesting or confusing.
- Group Discussion (10 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.
- Ask each group to share the words or phrases they underlined and discuss their interpretations of the song’s meaning.
- Encourage students to consider the social and cultural messages conveyed in the lyrics.
- Whole Class Discussion (10 minutes):
- Bring the class back together and facilitate a discussion based on the following questions: a. What do you think the main message of the song is? b. How does the song make you feel? Why? c. Can you relate to any of the themes or ideas presented in the song?
- Musical Analysis (15 minutes):
- Play the song again and ask students to pay attention to the musical elements such as the melody, rhythm, and instrumentation.
- Discuss the genre of the song and how the musical elements contribute to its overall style and impact.
- Show a short video clip of Nico and Vinz discussing the inspiration behind the song (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg1sT4ILG0w).
- Worksheet Activity (10 minutes):
- Distribute a worksheet with questions related to the song’s lyrics and musical elements.
- Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.
- Provide support and guidance as needed.
Assessment: - Assess students’ understanding of the song’s meaning and musical elements through their participation in group and whole-class discussions. - Evaluate students’ comprehension of the lyrics and musical analysis through the completion of the worksheet activity.
Differentiation: - Provide additional support to students who may struggle with reading comprehension by offering simplified versions of the lyrics or providing a glossary of unfamiliar words. - Encourage students to express their thoughts and interpretations in various ways, such as through writing, drawing, or verbal discussion.
Plenary: - Conclude the lesson by playing the song one final time. - Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and share any new insights or perspectives they have gained from analyzing the song. - Encourage students to connect the themes and messages of the song to their own lives and experiences.
Resources: - “Am I Wrong” by Nico and Vinz (audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg1sT4ILG0w - Lyrics worksheet (example): [insert link to worksheet] - Nico and Vinz interview discussing the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg1sT4ILG0w
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