Big Band & Swing Lesson Plan

Students will hear stories of the Big Band era, highlighting three band leaders: Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Cab Calloway. They get to think about parties that occurred when dancing was big and the music was swinging. This lesson includes:

• Story

• Materials List

• Prep Steps

• Step-by-Step Instructions

• Resources including YouTube links

• Art Concepts

• Suggestions to Accommodate Alternative Learners Reflection

• Questions

• Printable Worksheet

• Examples of Student Work

Materials needed:

• clipart sheet (attached)

• colored pencils, crayons, or markers in

• black or gray only

• scissors

• glue stick

• 1 piece of copy paper

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