Monday, March 24, 2014

Do Now: Why might someone decide to become a recluse - never leave their home or have contact with the outside world?
Classwork: The poetry of Emily Dickenson

Informational text: Emily Dickenson
1. Identify and summarize the main ideas of the text.
2. Why do you think she might have become a recluse?
3. How might this information allow you to understand her poetry?
Homework: Read "The soul selects her own society". Be prepared to share your opinions about the message of this poem.