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Lesson Plan

Attached is a PDF of the slide show that was used along with the lesson plan:

Lesson

Objectives:

  1. Students will analyze the musical differences in Metallica’s songs through selected albums.

  2. Students will develop their own opinion and understanding of the music played for them from each album.

  3. Students will evaluate how the phases of the band changed with equipment, lineup, producers, etc.

Lesson:

  1. Getting to Know Metallica and Metal Music (Hook) - 2 min

    1. Playing a song

    2. Asking about separate bands 

    3. Gathering what the students know about the topic

      1. Musical interests

  2. The Crew (Introduction) - 1.5 min

    1. Brief catchup on Metallica and their lineup

    2. Showing photos of early years

    3. Possibly a question that can be answered down the line

  3. Kill Em’ All (Lecture) - 2 min

    1. Showing a music clip of a song

    2. Going into what was behind that song 

      1. Instruments

      2. Recording

      3. Area

  4. Master of Puppets/...And Justice for All (Lecture) Source: (Master of Puppets) & (...And Justice For All) - 3 min

    1. Another music clip from both albums 

    2. What was the change between these albums and the first album they released?

    3. The change in lyrics/change in theme

    4. Is there any tempo change or other parts that seem different?

  5. The Black Album [Self Titled Album] (Lecture) Source: (Metallica) - 2 min

    1. More music clips

    2. Considered to be the sellout album

      1. Some dislike how the album turned out

      2. Was actually a huge success and many Metallica fans enjoy the music that came from the album

    3. A bit more simplistic than the riffs of the previous albums

    4. Bringing Metallica into a new light as they become more mainstream

  6. St. Anger (Lecture) Source: (The Five Phases of Metallica: A Case Study in Catalog
    Organization.) - 2 min

    1. Lots of built-up anger just prior to the creation of this album

    2. The guitars and other instruments sounding muddy or just out of the ordinary

    3. The bassist leaving the band

    4. Hetfield going into rehab again

      1. Struggle in his marriage

      2. Bumping heads with bandmates

  7. Playing Music Critic (Activity) - 6 min

    1. Use a handout that was given to the students at the beginning of the lesson

    2. What differences in tempo are there?

    3. How do the instruments in each album differ?

    4. What do the lyrics in the song convey/What is the tone of the song?

    5. Rank from 1 to 10

    6. Why do they feel/think that way?

  8. Epilogue - 1.5 min

    1. Statistics of Metallica’s records and achievements they have reached

    2. Some then v. now photos of the band

    3. Wrap up any statements discussed throughout the lesson

Annotated Bibliography

 

Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. “Metallica” AllMusic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2021.

 

This article talks about the overall history of the band as well as the different releases and sold copies. It is able to touch on new band members joining either from leaving the band or tragedies that fell upon the group. This is a useful source to use because it not only makes a more brief summary of the band's life but also because it gives factual information about the albums and different key points.

 

Huey, Steve. “...And Justice For All” AllMusic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2021.

 

This article is a short article from AllMusic that gives information about each album that is searched. It tells the reader about the musical background to the album “… And Justice For All” as well as the sales records and more. It is a useful source as it will allow the reader to gain insight on opinions and facts throughout the time of Metallica’s releases. 

 

Huey, Steve. “Master of Puppets” AllMusic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2021.

 

This article is also a short article from AllMusic that gives information about each album that is searched. It tells the reader about the musical background to the album “Master of Puppets” as well as the sales records and more. It is a useful source as it will allow the reader to gain insight on opinions and facts throughout the time of Metallica’s releases. 

 

Nesbitt, William. “The Five Phases of Metallica: A Case Study in Catalog
Organization.” PopMatters, 2 Oct. 2018. Accessed 13 Jan. 2021.

 

Unlike other sources who give the information given after an album was released by the band, this album studies all sides of the puzzle. Providing the switching in band mates, producers, and more; this article is a thorough and accurate look at how Metallica’s sound had changed throughout the year. This is an important article because it gives a large amount of information needed to connect the album sounds together and explain in further detail how each one is viewed.

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