Curated OER
Music and Technology
Learners analyze the lyrics, instruments, sounds and technology from the song "Vertigo" by U2. They view a video presenting interviews with the band and complete a stage design for the live playing of the song.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: U2
Provides comprehensive biographical details on Irish classic rock band, U2, 2005 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Other
Famous Singers
Biographical profiles of famous singers in major musical genres. Includes photo and links to snippets of their songs.
Read Works
Read Works: Star Power
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the philanthopic acts of music group and movie stars. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fences
Fences written by the African American author August Wilson is analyzed in detail in this informative site. Read about the characters, themes and quotations in the play.