Daily Lessons for Teaching Au Bonheur Des Dames = the Ladies' Delight

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Daily Lessons for Teaching Au Bonheur Des Dames = the Ladies' Delight

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 126 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Objective

Objective: In Chapter 1, the setting of the story is Paris, France from 1864-1869. The objective of this lesson is to explore the local color of Paris and its impact on the story.

1) Lead the class in a discussion about local color. Begin with a definition and ask the class to validate their understanding by offering examples from the book. How is regionalism exhibited in language? Interpersonal dynamics? Clothing? What other elements can the students define that make this story one from New York during this particular time period?

Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss the author's authenticity with the novel. Could this story take place anywhere else but Paris in the 19th century? Why or why not? What is it about the elements of this story that slots in into this particular time period?

Lead a class discussion about local color in areas...

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