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Subject/Course: Music
Time:
Grades: 8
Lesson Description
During this lesson, students will examine the idea of stereotypes in society with a particular
focus on stereotypes in music. They will discuss the implications and consequences of
stereotyping a certain person or group. Students will be able to identify stereotypes in music and
how a person can either conform to or defy these stereotypes.
Stage 1: Desired Results
Fundamental Concepts/Skills
Understand the implications of stereotypes and the affects they have on members of that social group.
Understand gender stereotypes in music and the underlying messages associated with them.
Analyze and describe how certain individuals either conform to or defy gender stereotypes.
Big Ideas/Essential Question
C2. Reflecting, Responding, and Analyzing: apply the critical analysis process to
communicate their feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to a variety of music
and musical experiences.
C3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety
of musical genres and styles from the past and present, and their sociocultural and
historical contexts.
Ontario Curricular Specific Expectation
Background Knowledge:
stereotypes
Stereotypes in music
Whole class
Think-Pair-Share: Groups of 2 or 3
Group Checklist Activity: both individual and
group tasks
Materials
Smart board
Checklist Assignment
Accommodations
Instructional Strategies
Group discussion
Technological stimulation
Think-Pair-Share
Role Play
Considerations
Close (5 MINS):
Answer questions from students regarding lesson and Learning Activity.
Ask students to recap main points from the lesson (i.e. stereotypes, gender based stereotypes,
consequences of stereotyping etc.)
Link to Future Lessons
Extension Activity:
Ask students to select one of their favourite artists and find a of one of their performances. Based
on the article, what preconceived ideas did the writer have about the artist? What do you think
these notions are based on? Write a paragraph analyzing the writers point of view using direct
examples from the text.
Bibliography:
Ontario Ministry of Education (2009). The arts: The Ontario curriculum, grades 1-8 Toronto, ON:
Province of Ontario
Lavigne, A. (2010). Complicated [Online video]. Vevo. Retrieved October 14, 2014, from YouTube.