Elvis Presley is called "The King of Rock and Roll" by millions of people around the world. Presley's musical style was influenced by African American music.

Elvis Presley

Students read a brief bio about reggae superstar Bob Marley. This lesson includes comprehension questions, a vocabulary review, and discussion questions about the evolution of music.

Bob Marley

Students read a brief bio about the Beatles. They share their own knowledge and practice comparing the Beatles to other bands. 

The Beatles

Students read a brief history of the controversial "King of Pop." They share their own musical preferences and discuss which modern musicians are like Michael Jackson. You may want to use this lesson as a springboard to discuss Michael Jackson's complicated legacy.  Is it possible to separate the artist from the art? 

Michael Jackson

In this lesson, students read about and discuss Madonna, an iconic American singer, dancer, and writer. Students learn and review new vocabulary and practice asking and answering questions about music.

Madonna

Students improve English reading skills and increase vocabulary while developing a comprehensive knowledge for talking about iconic singers. 



Singing Stars