Explain to students that Kaci is among a growing group of teen singers that are contributing to the music industry. These performers include Britney Spears, N' Sync, Jessica Simpson, and Hanson. Their vocal styles and performance qualities have guided music trends. Divide the class into small groups representing music eras, from the 1950s to the present. Have each group research one teen singer from the era it represents.
Students can research different types of music, including reggae, rock, country, pop, or classical.
Have students review each scrapbook and chart the similarities among the stars to determine what typically makes teen singers celebrities. Have students discuss their findings as a group. To capitalize on this demographic trend, American companies, such as CBS, are marketing their products for Hispanic consumers. Refer students to the links below and other resources to find examples of other products and services that are being marketed to Hispanic Americans. Thinking that all Hispanics belong to one homogeneous group is one of the most serious misconceptions that exists among U.S. marketers.