Much Madness is Divinest Sense

General Description: Through a close analysis of Emily Dickinson’s poem, students will explore the importance of the seven elements of decision quality and focus primarily on declaring and framing decisions. This lesson is designed for high school students, and it can be incorporated as a part of a larger unit of poetry or remain a stand-alone lesson. Teachers can easily adjust this lesson to serve either as an introduction to declaring and framing or as a more advanced exploration of the topics.