The Making of a Nation: Louisiana Purchase

USCIS 100:71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

VOA Learning English: The Making of a Nation: Louisiana Purchase

A series of unexpected events transformed the U.S. from a small nation along the Atlantic Ocean into a large country that stretched across most of North America. This video tells the story of the Louisiana Purchase. Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3550530.html

USCIS 100:71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

• the Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana

Milpitas Adult School's Citizenship Class 28

N-400

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016)
• pdf http://goo.gl/Nt0bOf
• ppt https://goo.gl/yR4jvx
• vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/nPY0Js

Civics

• Voices of Freedom ch. 7: the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence part 1

Integration

• A Citizenship Quiz for Native American Heritage Month mp3 and pdf
• Native American Tribes Puzzle http://goo.gl/y07umg
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Double Birthday of San Jose, CA mp3 and  pdf

A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month

WE ARE THE EVIDENCE 1: National Museum of the American Indian
A display of the 500+ native languages spoken in the Americas before European colonization.  As a language teacher, I feel that the loss of a single word is a tragedy and the loss of a language is tantamount to genocide.

A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month
10 USCIS civics questions focusing on Recent Native American History and Legislation
mp3: https://goo.gl/cdKi4y
pdf: https://goo.gl/lt9Ekf

November is National American Indian Heritage Month.
For more info, go to nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

Naturalization Ceremony at Central Library, Kansas City

The Kansas City Public Library: Naturalization Ceremony at Central Library

On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 about 110 applicants from 45 countries were sworn in as citizens of the United States.

2016 Naturalization Ceremony at the James Lee Community Center, Virginia

Fairfax County Government: 2016 Naturalization Ceremony

The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia hosted a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Naturalization Ceremony at the James Lee Community Center on November 2, 2016. On this day, candidates from 52 countries took the solemn Oath of Allegiance to become American citizens. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/communitycenters/

Watch 16 Around Fairfax to get the latest news about Fairfax County – daily at 7:30am and 7:30pm on Channel 16 (1016 on Cox HD)

Social Media Comments Policy and Disclaimer: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/socialmedia/

USCIS Virtulant Assistant Emma

USCIS: Hello, I'm Emma. How may I help you?

USCIS: Hola, soy Emma. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle?

Citizenship Resources for Thanksgiving

An Annual White House Tradition: The President Pardons a Turkey

US Citizenship Podcast

• Thanksgiving
• NEW: Thanksgiving N-400 Interview (2016) pdf and mp3 
• A Citizenship Quiz for Thanksgiving (2015) pdf and mp3
• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10 qs in honor of Thanksgiving 2015 pdf and mp3
• Kahoot.it: Thanksgiving and USCIS Citizenship Question http://goo.gl/fD0woD
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 5: American Indian Tribes http://goo.gl/wq9FfA
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 15: Thanksgiving http://goo.gl/cqLhz6
• LC U.S. Citizenship 15a: Thanksgiving http://goo.gl/QM8nyD
• Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2013 http://goo.gl/75rix9
• Thanksgiving pptx http://goo.gl/Ds42G6
• Thanksgiving Video http://youtu.be/_6n3tH9rlvk
• Thanksgiving (2007): Older, but still good info.  Review the 96Qs (50, 53, 68, 69, 70) and the new 100Q (10, 58, 59, 87, 100) . Note the difference between the old and new sets of USCIS questions.
  1. Thanksgiving mp3
  2. Q50 and 53 Class Handout
  3. Q68-70 Class Handout
  4. Thanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs and new 100Qs
  5. Thanksgiving Quiz Answers (Qs with answers--perfect for practice)
  6. Thanksgiving Cloze Essay
  Dictation:
  1. All people want to be free.
  2. Many people come to America for freedom.
• President John F. Kennedy
• 10 USCIS Questions in honor of President John F. Kennedy mp3 and pdf    

American English at State

• Celebrate: Thanksgiving

EL Civics

• ELCivics.com: Thanksgiving
• ELCivics.com: The 13 Original Colonies
• ELCivics.com: American Indian Tribes

VOA News

• NEW: Millions Celebrate Thanksgiving in US, Overseas
• NEW VOANews: Volunteers, Refugees Come Together to Celebrate Thanksgiving 
• NEW VOANews: Turkeys Guests of Honor at Unusual Thanksgiving Celebration
• NEW VOALearningEnglish: A VOA Learning English Thanksgiving
• VOANews: Americans, Tourists, Reflect on Meaning of Thanksgiving 
• VOANews: American Indian Museum Celebrates Thanksgiving
• VOANews: Thanksgiving Features Native American Foods
• VOA Learning English: How the U.S. Gives Thanks: Food, Football, and Parades

USCIS Thanksgiving Resources

Thanksgiving 1 - Pilgrims and American Indians - Beginning Level

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, and 87.

Download lesson plan (234 KB)

Download handouts (539 KB) 
Download answer key (364 KB) 

Thanksgiving 2 - The Pilgrim Story and My Immigrant Story - Beginning Level

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, 64, 96, and 100.

Download lesson plan (232 KB)

Download handouts (2.03 MB) 
Download answer key (1.84 MB) 

Thanksgiving 3 - Traditions - Beginning Level

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test item 100.

Download lesson plan (434 KB)

Download handouts (849 KB) 
Download answer key (188 KB) 

Early America - Intermediate Level

The Early America lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 10, 58, 59, and 87.

Download lesson plan (196 KB)

Download handouts (314 KB) 
Download answer key (31 KB) 

Thanksgiving N-400 Interview 2016

Thanksgiving N-400 Interview 2016

Twelve questions from the N-400 are match with the Pilgrim's immigration to America and there first year here.

• PDF: https://goo.gl/x8hNUG
• MP3: https://goo.gl/d4ZuK4

More Thanksgiving Citizenship Resources are available at https://goo.gl/FxRpTx

Milpitas Adult School's Citizenship Class 27

Thanksgiving 2016 with the Milpitas Adult School Citizenship Students

Thanksgiving N-400 Interview 2016
Twelve questions from the N-400 are match with the Pilgrim's immigration to America and there first year here.

• PDF: https://goo.gl/x8hNUG
• MP3: https://goo.gl/d4ZuK4

PLUS

• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10 qs in honor of Thanksgiving 2015 pdf and mp3
• A Citizenship Quiz for Thanksgiving (2015) pdf and mp3
• 10 USCIS Questions in honor of President John F. Kennedy mp3 and pdf    

Attorney General Lynch Hosts Naturalization Ceremony with USCIS Director Rodríguez

USDOJ: Attorney General Lynch Hosts Naturalization Ceremony with USCIS Director Rodríguez

Also check out

@USCIS Twitter Moments: Department of Justice Naturalization Ceremony

Attorney General Loretta Lynch was the keynote speaker as the U.S. Department of Justice hosted a naturalization ceremony where 56 #newUScitizens took the Oath of Allegiance, administered by USCIS Director León Rodríguez, on Nov. 17.

USCIS and Ambassador Samantha Power to Welcome 15 New U.S. Citizens at the LESTM

Tenament Museum: USCIS and Ambassador Samantha Power to Welcome 15 New U.S. Citizens at the LESTM

USCIS and Ambassador Samantha Power to Welcome 15 New U.S. Citizens at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum

Also check out:

@USCIS Twitter Moments: Tenement Museum Naturalization Ceremony, November 15, 2016

Congrats to 15 #newUScitizens naturalized at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum in New York City. USCIS Director León Rodríguez recognized U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, Samantha Power, as an Outstanding American by Choice.

CATESOL 2016: Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!

CATESOL 2016: Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!
pdf of notes

USCIS -NPS Naturalization Ceremony Snapchat Story

USA.gov: USCIS -NPS Naturalization Ceremony Snapchat Story

Hi, thanks for watching this video. This particular clip talks about USCIS Naturalization ceremony.

Today, we’re at the WW2 Memorial for a special naturalization ceremony. Here’s a panoramic view of the Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool in the background.
A park ranger stands at the podium. This is the first-ever naturalization ceremony at the WWII Memorial.
The US flag flies in the background. Getting started soon.
An uncle sam rubber duckie watches the ceremony. Here we go.
The Superintendent of the National Mall stands at the podium to kick off the ceremony.
40 individuals from 33 different countries wait to take the oath today.
The anthem is sang as everyone stands in respect.
A marine stands in salute as the anthem is sang.
Candidates stand as their countries of origin are called by the speaker.
The candidates take the oath at the memorial.
The crowd cheers and welcomes 40 new Americans as the ceremony concludes
100 ceremonies take place today in different national parks.
USCIS Director Leon Rodriguez stands at the podium to greet the new citizens.
The crowd welcomes General John Paxton as he makes his way to the podium to deliver the keynote speech.
Certificates are handed out by the speakers to the new citizens much like a graduation.
The ceremony concludes as the crowd sings happy birthday to the National Park Service, which turns 100 years old.
That’s all. Thanks for watching.
If you want more behind-the-scenes looks at our national monuments and museums, historical fun facts, and even the occasional helpful hint in real time, make sure to follow us on Snapchat. Search for USAGov.

Watch more Snap Chat Stories from USA.gov

Milpitas Adult School's Citizenship Class 26

My photos from the National Museum of the American Indian Museum

N-400

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016)
• pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw
• ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb (corrected!)
• vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/kaekRV

Civics

• Voices of Freedom ch 6: Native American, Columbus, Colonization

Integration:

• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10 qs in honor of Thanksgiving 2015 pdf and mp3

Check back later for updates

NEW PODCAST: Election Results 2016

Ten civics questions (one extra credit questions) slightly modified which review the results of the November 8, 2016 General Election. Special Guest Star: my father, Gene Gagliardi.

mp3: https://goo.gl/G3jbKq
pdf: https://goo.gl/hnWXMV (download only)

Milpitas Adult School's Citizenship Class 25

N-400

• Basic Interview
• pdf: http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• pptx  https://goo.gl/eh19Gh 
• n-400r-11    Children

Civics

• Voices of Freedom Ch 5: Federal and State Government, The Constitution and Bill of Rights
• Election Results 2016 Handout
• Election Results 2016 Quiz (MP3)
• pdf: https://goo.gl/hnWXMV (download only)
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 05  pdf
• Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz  pdf

Integration

• Quick Interview plus 10Qs about the Constitution http://goo.gl/D6FaZ6

Assembling the New Cabinet

VOANews: Assembling the New Cabinet
In coming days, Americans will learn of the team President-elect Donald Trump will bring to Washington when he is sworn into office in January. VOA’s Michael Bowman reports Trump could offer clues about how he intends to govern by the Cabinet he chooses.


USCIS 100:35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• advises the President

USCIS 100:36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

• Secretary of Agriculture
• Secretary of Commerce
• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of Education
• Secretary of Energy
• Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
• Secretary of the Interior
• Secretary of Labor
• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Transportation
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Attorney General

News Words: Sacred

VOA Learning English News Words: Sacred

This news word is used with respect. Learn what is means with Anne Ball and Jonathan Evans.
Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3522703.html

POP QUIZ

• USCIS 100:6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
• USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?
• USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• USCIS 100:58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
• USCIS 100:93: Name one state that borders Mexico.

POP QUIZ Answers

• USCIS 100:6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
• speech
• religion
• assembly
• press
• petition the government

• USCIS 100:10. What is freedom of religion?
• You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion

• USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
• freedom of expression
• freedom of speech
• freedom of assembly
• freedom to petition the government
• freedom of religion
• the right to bear arms

• USCIS 100:58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
• freedom
• political liberty
• religious freedom
• economic opportunity
• practice their religion
• escape persecution

• EXTRA CREDIT: President Obama spoke at Yosemite National park recently, which is located in a state that borders Mexico (93).  Where is Yosemite National Park located?
• California
• Arizona
• New Mexico
• Texas