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Lesson 1 (from Book One Tanne, Chapters 1-4: Either/Or; The Captain; A Family Romance; Alkmene)

Objective

Book One Tanne, Chapters 1-4: Either/Or; The Captain; A Family Romance; Alkmene

Karen Christenze Dinesen was born on April 17, 1885, in Rungsted, Denmark. The objective of this lesson is to explore the town of Rungsted.

Lesson

Lead the class in a discussion about Rungsted, Denmark. Begin with defining the town's geographical location. Ask the students about any current perceptions they have about the town. How have these changed from their perceptions prior to reading the book? How would the students characterize the town in one word? Do the students feel like they want to visit? Why or why not? Do any of the students feel like they would like to live there? Why or why not?

As an in-class exercise, have the students do some online research about Rungsted at the time that Dinesen was born. What changes have been made in the areas of architecture...

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