What does the poem tell you about how immigrants might have viewed the Statue of Liberty? How might a poem written about immigration today differ from this poem? Objective Students will work in small groups to explicate the text of the New Colossus. Background Famed poet Emma Lazarus helped bring another interpretation to the Statue of Liberty when she wrote The New Colossus. In this activity, students will explore Emma Lazarus’s poem and look at how this written piece has added to our understanding of the Statue of Liberty. Preparation Sentence strips, Pencils, Link to Emma Lazarus’ biography Duration: 30 Minutes Essential Question What does the poem tell you about how immigrants might have viewed the Statue of Liberty? How might a poem written about immigration today differ from this poem? Objective Students will work in small groups to explicate the text of the New Colossus. Background Famed poe.