Back to School Common Core RL.7.2 thematic unit plans

Success Is Counted Sweetest by Emily Dickinson Close Reading Poetry Analysis

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Great for Back to School or after a big test or just before state testing practice at beginning of the year. Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Success Is Counted Sweetest by Emily Dickinson. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short poems, short stories, and excerpts such as "The Story-

Subjects:

Back to School, Close Reading, Poetry

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.4

, RL.7.5