Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Emily Dickinson: Complete Poems: Part One: Life: Xcvi
A poem by Emily Dickinson numbered XCVI with the first line, "My life closed twice before its close." Links to contents and a bibliographic record are available.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Crash Course explores the poetry of Emily Dickinson. From the biographical details of her life, to why her poems have remained relevant; from punctuation to cake recipes, here's a closer look. [10:11]
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Emily Dickinson
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Emily Dickinson (1830-1886 CE), an author widely acclaimed as one of America's greatest poets. Though she wrote nearly 2,000 poems, only a few were printed during her lifetime, and those...
Other
The Classroom Electric: Spiders, the Web, and Dickinson & Whitman
Based on Emily Dickinson's poem "A Spider sewed at Night" and Walt Whitman's poem "A Noiseless Patient Spider," the authors of this site seek to "explore the nature of creativity, artistry, and audience." They bring together existing...
Other
Emily Dickinson: Early Feminist Essays (Pub. 1886 1915)
This is an eclectic mix of Dickinson's letters, some early essays about her writing, and remembrances of her by friends and family. The texts of 32 of her poems are annotated with references to other Dickinson writings. The entire site...
Other
Communicate Science: 3 Science Poems by Emily Dickinson
Make poetry part of a cross-curricular study with these three poems by Emily Dickinson.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Emily Dickinson & Poetic Imagination: "Leap, Plashless"
This lesson introduces students to Emily Dickinson's poetry which often reveals a child-like fascination with the natural world. Students examine how she writes perceptively of butterflies, birds, and bats and uses lucid metaphors to...
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Because I Could Not Stop for Death" by Emily Dickinson
This site provides the full text of "Because I Could Not Stop For Death," by Emily Dickinson. This poem captures the overwhelming feeling of death. At the bottom of the page is another way to experience the poem, through Text Flow....
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: Dickinson: Poetry
Guide for exploring the poetry of Emily Dickinson provides historical context, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit for teachers. Includes a radio show and transcript with poems cited from The Poems of Emily...
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Reading Dickinson's Poetry
Here are several questions and ideas one should keep in mind while reading the poems of Emily Dickinson.
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Tips for Reading Dickinson's Poetry
Directions for engaging in close reading of Emily Dickinson's poetry are provided on this site.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Analyzing the Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Students examine ways in which life events of a poet influence the poetry written. After researching Emily Dickinson's biography, students analyze her poetry and present a collage depicting one poem. The lesson can be easily adapted to...
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Emily Dickinson
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1971 to commemorate poet Emily Dickinson. With a short passage on her life and contributions to American poetry.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson 1: In Emily Dickinson's Own Words: Letters and Poems
In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 1: In Emily Dickinson's Own Words: Letters and Poems. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson 3: Emulating Emily Dickinson: Poetry Writing
In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 3: Emulating Emily Dickinson: Poetry Writing. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Other
Skyview High School: Poem Analysis Method: Tpcastt
This is an example of a poem analysis using the TPCASTT method; it uses the poem "After Great Pain, A Formal Feeling Comes" by Emily Dickinson.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: Common Questions on Dickinson
At this website, find responses to several questions concerning the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Learn about Dickinson's use of meter, her use of hymns, and about questions, one should consider while reading Dickinson.
Other
Core Knowledge: Poetry in Motion [Pdf]
Collection in pdf format of seven lessons integrating poetry across-the-curriculum. Includes dramatization, developing poetry reading skills, and creating poetry appreciation. Printable graphic organizers and a fine bibliography...
New York University
New York Univ: Because I Could Not Stop for Death
This New York University site on Emily Dickinson's poem, "Because I could not stop for Death," includes a link to the online poem, a link to Emily Dickinson information with ten additional poems, and a summary of the poem.
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Read Works
Read Works: A Bird Came Down [Pdf]
A poem by Emily Dickinson in which the narrator watches a bird come, eat, and then fly away. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Figurative Language Poems With Questions
This learning module provides remediation and extra practice with identifying figurative language techniques in the context of poems. Nine different worksheets are available to help reinforce the concept of figurative language in poetry.
PBS
Pbs: Poetry Everywhere
Part of a plan to move poetry more firmly into the public sphere, the Poetry Everywhere project offers readings of sixteen poems and animated interpretations of a dozen others. Some poems are read by their authors; others are read by...
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University of South Florida: Emily Dickinson: "I Dwell in Possibility"
Four peer-reviewed essays by university students analyzing aspects of Dickinson's poem, "I dwell in Possibility." One essay reveals that Dickinson developed her own philosophy that bridges the conflict between Puritanism and...
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Parting at Morning
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Parting at Morning", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Chelsea Brown and can access a printable version of this piece.