Emulating Emily Dickinson: Poetry Writing

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High schoolers analyze mood and voice in Emily Dickinson's poem, "There's a Certain Slant of Light." After the analysis, students write a poem of their own emulating the Dickinson poem, and then write a one-page essay describing what they have learned.

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Emulating Emily Dickinson: Poetry Writing

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