Parent Guide > A Bird, came down the Walk
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This week in class, we’re reading "A Bird, came down the Walk" by Emily Dickinson.
In Emily Dickinson's poem "A Bird, came down the Walk," the speaker describes watching a bird.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Who's in control: humanity or nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "A Bird, came down the Walk" about?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: