Tell Me The Best 10 Songs Lesson Plan for 6th Grade Students

Topic: tell me the best 10 songs i can dance on a party

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to list the best 10 songs they can dance to on a party.

Materials

• List of popular songs
• Pen and paper for each student

Warm-up

• Introduce the topic by asking students what songs they like to dance to at parties.
• Write the names of the songs on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that the purpose of a dance mix is to combine several different songs into one continuous track.
• Demonstrate how to use the software to create a dance mix, including selecting songs, arranging them in the order you want, and adding effects such as transitions and filters.
• Show examples of dance mixes that you like, and discuss the features that make them unique and fun to listen to.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to create their own dance mixes using the software.
• Give each pair a set of 10-15 songs to start with, and have them begin by selecting their favorites.
• During the process, provide support and guidance as needed, to ensure that students are successfully creating their own dance mixes.

Independent Practice

• Have students work on completing their dance mixes, ensuring that they have a good balance of songs and that the transitions between tracks are smooth.
• Encourage students to be creative and have fun with their mixes, adding in any additional effects or edits as needed.

Closure

• Have students share their dance mixes with the class, allowing others to listen and provide feedback.
• Ask students to reflect on the project and discuss what they learned, both about creating DJ mixes and about the different genres of music.

Assessment

• Observe students as they work on their dance mixes and provide feedback.
• Have students turn in their completed dance mixes, including the list of songs and the written explanation of their choices.
• Use the class discussion and the dance mixes as an assessment of students' understanding of creating DJ mixes and their awareness of different genres of music.