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In Emily Dickinson's Own Words: Letters and Poems Lesson PlanIn Emily Dickinson's Own Words: Letters and Poems Lesson Plan
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In Emily Dickinson's Own Words: Letters and Poems

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Analyze the depth and beauty of American Literature by reading Emily Dickinson's letters and poems. The class analyzes Dickinson's poetic style and discusses Thomas Wentworth Higginson's editorial relationship with Dickinson. They pay close attention to the tensions in the poem "I Dwell in Possibility" and reflect upon the concept of artistic persona. The lesson plan culminates in a written response to Wentworth's article.

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american literature, genres, poetry analysis, poetry, emily dickinson, poets

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
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Year
2019
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Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.4 CCRA.R.5 CCRA.R.6

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