Section 1- “C” Level
Activities……. 70 points minimum before moving onto “B” level, 75
points needed if working in the “C” level only
| Act# | Date | Pts. | INI | Activity Description |
| 1C | Complete an Individual Artist Information Sheet on a famous 1970’s Rock and Roll musician. Use the biographies, books, internet and class folders provided. (5pts) each (3 maximum) | |||
| 2C | Read one of the chapters on Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, The Evolution of the singer-songwriter, Elton John or David Bowie from The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll, make a list of 15 facts that you learned from the chapter (15pts) | |||
| 3C | Watch the one of the
concert DVD’s provided and critique the performance
(10 pts) |
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| 4C | Find web sites that discuss Rock music in the 1970’s. Fill out a website review sheet on each site you find. Record the sites for later use in the unit. (3 max) (5pts each) | |||
| 5C | Find the website or homepage for a 1970’s Rock and Roll artist. Make a list of 15 pieces of information you learned from the website. Provide the website address. (15pts) | |||
| 6C | Read the chapter “Bring On The Noise”in David Shirley’s “History of Rock and Roll”, list 15 facts from the chapter. (15pts) | |||
| 7C | Complete the provided puzzle. Read the provided article to complete. (10pts) | |||
| 8C | Listen to class lecture or readings and take notes………….(5pts) per day | |||
| 9C | Make a list of 6 important 70’s groups or musicians. Tell what they played and why each one was important and unique to the history of rock and roll. (10pts) | |||
| 10C | Read the chapter “Things Quiet Down”, in “History of Rock and Roll” by David Shirley. Complete the worksheet provided (15pts) | |||
| 11C | Listen to the 1970’s Rock and Roll CD provided. Provide comments on each musical selection and discuss the examples with the teacher. (15pts) | |||
| 12C | Heavy Metal exploded in the 1970’s along with punk. Read the articles provided and list 15 facts you learned from each article. (15pts) | |||
| 13C | Singer songwriters emerged in the midst of an era where groups seemed to reign. These individual artists returned to the roots of American popular music, folk and country. Read the provided articles on singer songwriters and the Beyond Elvis article. Make a list of 15 facts that you learned from the articles (15pts) | |||
| 14C | Read pages 80-83 in David Shirley’s “History of Rock and Roll” and complete the provided worksheet on Eric Clapton. (10pts) |
Section 2- “B” Level
Activities Choose 1
| Act# | Date | Pts | INI | Activity Description |
| 15B | After reading the provided article on Bruce Springsteen , create a 30 question quiz on his life and career. Use True/False, multiple choice, fill-ins etc. Provide the answer key. (15pts) | |||
| 16B | Do research on disco dancing and learn a disco dance. Perform it for Mrs. Beadle with disco music of your choice. (you may do this in a group) (15 pts) | |||
| 17B | Choose a 70’s Group or Musician and create a concert poster. Include the place, time, date, ticket info as well as the performer’s information. Use styles popular in this decade. Be Creative! (15pts) |
Section 3-“A”
Level Choose 1
| Act# | Date | Pts | INI | Activity Description-Write one page essays to answer the following… |
| 18A | The song “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin (1971) is said to be the greatest of all rock songs and is considered by some to be the most popular song of the century. Research the history, lyrics and symbolism of this classic song. Write a one page essay on your findings. (15pts) | |||
| 19A | Write a one page essay on how hard rock or heavy metal was derived in the 1970’s. Name influential groups/artists and site references…(15pts) | |||
| 20A | Write a one page essay on how disco dancing became so popular. Name some of the popular artists and songs of this era. Why didn’t the fad last in your opinion? Do you think it will ever return? (15pts) |
**MY TOTAL POINTS THIS
UNIT_________________MY GRADE_________
“A” 93-100+ points in sections 1, 2 and 3
“B” 85-92 points in sections 1 and 2
“C” 77-84
points in section 1
Maximum Points =100
Ideas for 1970’s
ARTISTS AND GROUPS
Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne,
James Taylor, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Black
Sabbath, David Bowie, Kiss, Genesis, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Jethro Tull,
Queen, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, The Sex Pistols, Alice
Cooper, Frank Zappa, James Brown, Sly and The Family Stone, Bootsy Collins,
George Clinton, Lou Reed, The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, the Village People,
The Ramones, The Clash, The Talking Heads, The Police, Elvis Costello, Journey,
Boston, Foreigner and Styx……just to name a few