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One of the great rock 'n' roll legends, John Lennon, icon and iconoclast, has captivated fans across generations with music that defies easy categorization. The discovery of Lennon's old Discomatic from the 1960s, containing his collection of 45s, prompted the making of JOHN LENNON'S JUKEBOX, which offers an in-depth exploration of the musical influences that shaped his songwriting. Through activities in this lesson, students will examine and form opinions about the notion of artistic influence, research and present biographical information, read and share information about the artists who inspired Lennon's music, and create projects tracing the evolution of popular musical genres.
Time Allotment:
Five (5) class periods
Subject Matter:
The Arts, Language Arts
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Students will be able to:
1. Tap prior knowledge and build background through music.
2. Form and express personal opinions through analysis of quotations.
3. Research and present information.
4. Use appropriate MLA citation style for researched material.
5. Engage in critical thinking before, during, and after viewing the program.
6. Take notes while viewing a program.
7. Synthesize information to create a project.
8. Work in groups for critical evaluation.
Materials:
Copy of GREAT PERFORMANCES' JOHN LENNON'S JUKEBOX
Beatles CDs or THE BEATLES 1 (a compilation of their greatest hits)
Quotations sheet
Genre Chart
Prep for Teachers:
Prior to teaching the lesson, bookmark the Web sites used in the lesson on each computer. Download and print out the related student handouts: Quotation Sheet and Genre Chart.
Bookmark the following sites:
John Lennon Museum
http://www.taisei.co.jp/museum/index_e.html
Explore this comprehensive site for the Japan-based museum, which was "established to preserve knowledge of Lennon's life and career."
Lennon.net
http://www.lennon.net/
Get information about the life and music of John Lennon and his eldest son, Julian.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum: Inductees: John Lennon
http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=143
Read a biography of the singer-songwriter, who was inducted in 1994.
Rolling Stone: The Complete John Lennon
http://www.rollingstone.com/johnlennon
Find a short biography and photos, and watch Lennon's video for "Imagine."
VH1.com: Artists: John Lennon
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/lennon_john/artist.jhtml
A profile of Lennon with links to videos, a photo gallery, and other related material about the artist.
Bedford/St. Martin's Online!: Citation Styles
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html
Learn how to correctly cite online sources using the MLA style on this site.
These sites offer information and links to resources about a variety of musical genres.
Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia: Electronic Music Genres
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_electronic_music_genres
Indiana University School of Music: Worldwide Internet Music Resources
http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/genres.html
Yahoo! Entertainment Directory: Music: Genres
http://dir.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/genres/complete_list/
STANDARDS:
English/Language Arts
NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English)
http://www.ncte.org/about/over/standards/110846.htm
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions and by posing problems. They gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
Music
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/Standard.asp?SubjectID=11
Understands the relationship among music, history, and culture.
Art Connections
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/Benchmark.asp?SubjectID=9&StandardID=1
Knows how characteristics of the arts vary within a particular historical period or style and how these characteristics relate to ideas, issues, or themes in other disciplines.
Working with Others
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning
http://www.mcrel.org/compendium/Benchmark.asp?SubjectID=22&StandardID=1
Contributes to the overall effort of a group.
This lesson was prepared by Janine Polla Werner.
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