Lesson Plan

The New Colossus: Determining Author's Perspective

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Introduce young scholars to the concept of the author's perspective with a lesson that uses Emma Lazarus's poem, "The New Colossus," as the anchor text. Groups use a T-chart to identify words that reveal the author's point of view of The Statue of Liberty. Individuals then craft a paragraph about how the poet sees the statue and its role in immigration.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Enlarge and post images of the Colossus of Rhodes and The Statue of Liberty
  • Use the provided link to permit class members to take a virtual tour of The Statue of Liberty
  • Ask groups to investigate the current controversies about immigration
Classroom Considerations
  • Projection equipment is needed for the PowerPoint and the video
  • Requires copies of the poem and the worksheets
Pros
  • Links are provided to explanations for strategies used in the lesson
  • Materials are available in Spanish and English
Cons
  • None
Common Core