Statue of Liberty: English Talk Preparation Worksheet

English Talk Preparation Worksheet: Statue of Liberty
Activity 1: What are some ideas that you think of when you see the Statue of Liberty? Write down at
least 3 ideas. I think of…
ex. New York
Activity 2: Let’s find out more about the Statue of Liberty! Complete the interesting facts
with the words from the box.
Enlightening independence Mother sculptor

plaque Freedom poem France
1. The Statue of Liberty was a gifted to the United States from _______________ in 1881 and it
celebrated massive social changes, like the freedom for enslaved people, abolitionist who
were fighting for social justice and women looking for the right to vote. It also helped to
commemorate the United States’ 100 years of _______________.
2. The _______________, Frederic Bartholdi used his mother, Charlotte, as the model for the
most recognized statue in the world.
3. The statue is formally names “Liberty _______________ the World” and now she is often called
“Lady Liberty”. Some other nicknames it has are: America’s _______________, America’s
Great Lady, Giant Goddess, Lady of the Harbor, Mother of Exiles, _______________ of Freedom,
and the Spirit of American Independence.
4. Emma Lazarus wrote the _______________“The New Colossus” to get funds for a pedestal for
the Statue of Liberty. The poem was added to the statue on a bronze _______________ in 1903.
- What fact do you think is the most interesting? Read it again and circle the one you think is
the most interesting. Then, find one more fact that you’d like to share with your classmates:
Another interesting fact: _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Activity 3: We’re going to be listening to the poem “The New Colossus” by Emma
Lazarus. Let’s review some of the new vocabulary you will find. Choose the best synonym
for each one. You can use the Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary to help you:
https://learnersdictionary.com/
a. brazen: shameless / modest / shy
b. limbs: whole / extremities / complete
c. imprisoned: free / open / jailed
d. harbor: port / water / danger
e. beacon: darkness / black / light
f. yearning: indifference / aspiration / satisfaction
g. pomp: splendor / insignificance / simplicity
h. huddled: individual / calm / crowded or all together
Activity 4: Let’s watch the poem “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaKUuk78L1A
1. As you watch the first time, answer the following question:
o Who is the poem about?
a. Independence Day
b. Immigration
c. The French
2. Now watch the video one more time and match the parts of the poem to the message they
have. Draw a line from the part of the poem to its interpretation or message.
Part of the Poem Interpretation of the Poem
1. Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, A. The “New Colossus” is a gentle woman who
With conquering limbs astride from land guides immigrants with her light. She
to land; welcomes them to a new cities and places.
2. Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates B. There are new opportunities for immigrants
shall stand in America.
A mighty woman with a torch, whose The Statue of Liberty is a light for all.
flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her
name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her
mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities
frame.
3. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied C. The statue of liberty is not like the “Old
pomp!” cries she Colossus” statue of the Greek God, Helios.
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your He is bold and does not have shame.
poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to
breathe free,
4. The wretched refuse of your teeming D. Other countries can keep their old traditions
shore. and mentality because America accepts
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost everyone who is suffering in other places.
to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
Activity 5: For you, what is the message Emma Lazarus wanted to

give new immigrants coming to the United States when she wrote this poem? You can
hear it read by people that have immigrated to the US here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHxuZmVfNR0
You can use the follow phrases:

- I think that Emma was trying…
- The main message is that…
- The poem was saying…
- For me, the message was…
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Answer Key: Some are just examples of options for
correct answers.
Activity 1: What are some ideas that you think of when you see the Statue of Liberty? Write down at least 3
ideas. I think of…
Fire
ex. New York
Immigration
Ellis Island
Tourism
Freedom
Activity 2: Let’s find out more about the Statue of Liberty! Complete the interesting facts with the words
from the box.
Enlightening Independence Mother sculptor

plaque Freedom poem France
1. The Statue of Liberty was a gifted to the United States from France in 1881 and it celebrated massive
social changes, like the freedom for enslaved people, abolitionist who were fighting for social justice
and women looking for the right to vote. It also helped to commemorate the United States’ 100 years of
independence.
2. The sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi used his mother, Charlotte, as the model for the most recognized
statue in the world.
3. The statue is formally names “Liberty Enlightening the World” and now she is often called “Lady
Liberty”. Some other nicknames it has are: America’s Freedom, America’s Great Lady, Giant Goddess,
Lady of the Harbor, Mother of Exiles, Mother of Freedom, and the Spirit of American Independence.
4. Emma Lazarus wrote the poem “The New Colossus” to get funds for a pedestal for the Statue of
Liberty. The poem was added to the statue on a bronze plaque in 1903.
- What fact do you think is the most interesting? Read it again and circle the one you think is the most
interesting. Find one more fact that you’d like to share with your classmates:
Another interesting fact: The statue of liberty was supposed to have a sister statue and lighthouse in Egypt. The
sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi offered to make Egypt a large piece for the entrance to the Suez Canal called “Egypt
Carrying Light to Asia,” which would have featured a veiled Egyptian peasant woman holding a lantern. It never
happened because of the cost.
Activity 3: We’re going to be listening to the poem “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus. Let’s
review some of the new vocabulary you will find. Choose the best synonym for each one. You can
use the Merriam-Webster Learner’s Dictionary to help you: https://learnersdictionary.com/
a. brazen: shameless / modest / shy
b. limbs: whole / extremities / complete
c. imprisoned: free / open / jailed
d. harbor: port / water / danger
e. beacon: darkness / black / light
f. yearning: indifference / aspiration / satisfaction
g. pomp: splendor / insignificance / simplicity
h. huddled: individual / calm / crowded or all together
Activity 4: Let’s watch the poem “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaKUuk78L1A
1. As you watch the first time, answer the following question:

o Who is the poem about?
a. Independence Day
b. Immigration
c. The French
2. Now watch the video one more time and match the parts of the poem to the message they
have. Draw a line from the part of the poem to its interpretation or message.
Part of the Poem Interpretation of the Poem
1. Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, A. The “New Colossus” is a gentle woman who
With conquering limbs astride from land guides immigrants with her light. She
to land; welcomes them to a new cities and places.
2. Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates B. There are new opportunities for immigrants
shall stand in America.
A mighty woman with a torch, whose The Statue of Liberty is a light for all.
flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her
name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her
mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities
frame.
3. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied C. The statue of liberty is not like the “Old
pomp!” cries she Colossus” statue of the Greek God, Helios.
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your He is bold and does not have shame.
poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to
breathe free,
4. The wretched refuse of your teeming D. Other countries can keep their old traditions
shore. and mentality because America accepts
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost everyone who is suffering in other places.
to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”
Activity 5: For you, what is the message Emma Lazarus wanted to give new
immigrants coming to the United States when she wrote this poem?
You can use the follow phrases:
- I think that Emma was trying…
- The main message is that…
- The poem was saying…
- For me, the message was…
For me, the message was that the United States was a welcoming place for everyone. Where there was
opportunity and open doors for all people…

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ex. New York

Enlightening independence Mother sculptor

Another interesting fact: _____________________________________________________________________

Activity 5: For you, what is the message Emma Lazarus wanted to

You can use the follow phrases:

Enlightening Independence Mother sculptor

1. As you watch the first time, answer the following question:

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