The Evolution of Singer Songwriters

• Mathematics
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

The Evolution of Singer Songwriters

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify key milestones in the history of singer songwriters and recognize famous artists in the genre.

What do you already know about singer songwriters?

Definition of Singer Songwriter

A singer songwriter is an artist who writes, composes, and performs their own songs.

Early Influences

The tradition of singer songwriters can be traced back to folk music and blues in the early 20th century.

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan, born in 1941, is considered one of the most influential singer songwriters of all time.

1970s Folk Revival

The 1970s saw a resurgence of interest in folk music and singer songwriters, with artists like Joni Mitchell and James Taylor gaining popularity.

Carole King

Carole King, known for her album 'Tapestry,' became one of the most successful singer songwriters of the 1970s.

Contemporary Singer Songwriters

In recent years, artists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift have achieved great success as singer songwriters.

Quiz: Match the Artist

Match the following singer songwriters with their famous songs: 1) Bob Dylan - 'Like a Rolling Stone', 2) Joni Mitchell - 'Big Yellow Taxi', 3) James Taylor - 'Fire and Rain', 4) Carole King - 'You've Got a Friend'.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.