Die Jungen Dichter* und Denker
Deutschland ist das Land der Dichter* und Denker - Junior Cycle German - Question 1 - 2009
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Die Jungen Dichter* und Denker
Deutschland ist das Land der Dichter* und Denker. Man denkt sofort an Goethe, Schiller und Co. Die Jungen Dichter und Denker (JDD) sin... show full transcript
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Deutschland ist das Land der Dichter* und Denker - Junior Cycle German - Question 1 - 2009
Step 1
Who are the "Young Poets and Thinkers" (JDD)?
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The JDD group consists of six teenagers from Hamburg: Nicola, Laura, Friederike, Konstantin, Tim, and Philipp. They focus on combining traditional poetry with modern rap.
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How did Nicola get the original idea?
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Nicola was tasked with learning a poem for school but found it difficult. She thought of rapping the poem as a fun way to learn it.
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How did it help with her homework?
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Rapping made it enjoyable and easier for her to learn the poem quickly.
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Who is Thomas D? Give details.
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Thomas D is a friend of Nicola’s father and a member of the music group 'Fantastische Vier'. He supports the JDD and believes in the importance of poetry.
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The JDD group has released its first CD. Give three details about it.
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The CD is recorded in Thomas D's studio, it features classical poetry transformed into rap, and it will be released on November 16.
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How does the sale of the CD bring benefits beyond Germany?
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A portion of the proceeds from the CD sales is donated to 'World Vision', a charity that helps improve the lives of children in developing countries.
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How can one get more information about the group?
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More information can be found on their website: www.jdd-musik.de.
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