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The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus

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This printable literature worksheet guides 9th–10th graders through Emma Lazarus's "The New Colossus" with annotation prompts and seven analysis questions. Students identify the poem's subject, research the original Colossus, define unfamiliar words, examine the Petrarchan sonnet form, locate where the poem appears, and connect it to American values and identity. Suitable for close reading practice, in-class discussion, or homework in literature or history units.

Subject:: English / Language Arts
Topic:: Poetry
Grade Level:: 9th – 10th Grades
Updated October 2025

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