Parent Guide > There's a certain Slant of light

This week in class, we’re reading "There's a certain Slant of light" by Emily Dickinson.

In Emily Dickinson's poem "There's a certain Slant of light," a speaker describes the effects of a slant of light on a winter day. 

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:

• Ask your child about this poem at home:
  • What was "There's a certain Slant of light" about?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Finding Emily Dickinson in the power of her poetry '
  • 'Why Do We Get the Winter Blues? | Seasonal Affective Disorder'