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You’re the Top! Pop Culture Then and Now

Grades	9 – 12
Lesson Plan Type	Minilesson
Estimated Time	One 50-minute session
Lesson Author	Susan Spangler Fredonia, New York
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Audio copy (or several versions) of "You're the Top." Recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Stacey Kent, and Barbara Streisand are recommended.

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Get an audio copy (or several versions) of "You're the Top." Recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Stacey Kent, and Barbara Streisand are recommended.
Make copies of the lyrics and chart, one for each student.
If you choose the online option for reflection, test the online self-reflection checklist on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.

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