Monday, April 30, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 6



On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 6
https://youtu.be/RiSQWdsoEiA

Part 2: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, talks about the Milpitas Unified School District (www.musd.org). He describes our Parent University and an upcoming bond measure that will support the growth of the Ayer Adult Education Center (amongst other MUSD projects). Furthermore, he encourages adult students and citizens to make their voices heard by participating in campaigning and voting in support of schools.


Also watch:

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5
https://youtu.be/66olSQErDZI

Part 1: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, conducts a mock Citizenship Interviews with Teacher Jennifer


All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5



uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 5

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

Part 1: Chris Norwood, Vice-President of the MUSD School Board of Trustees, conducts a mock Citizenship Interviews with Teacher Jennifer.

The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)
Stay tuned for Part 2: Chris Norwood talks about the Milpitas Unified School District (www.musd.org)



All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

US Lawyer Convoy Meets Up with Migrant Caravan on US-Mexico Border



uscitizenpod: US Lawyer Convoy Meets Up with Migrant Caravan on US-Mexico Border

The migrant caravan that angered U.S. President Donald Trump has reached the US/Mexico border. Many are planning to request asylum. To help with their legal issues, another caravan has been heading south to the border to meet them a group of American lawyers and human rights activists. Angelina Bagdasaryan, with VOA's Russian Service, reports.
Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/us-lawyer-convoy-meets-up-with-migrant-caravan-on-us-mexico-border/4367495.html

Friday, April 27, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 4



uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 4

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

(The sound quality is not great because people are coming in and out of the classroom).

In this video, we demonstrate a Citizenship interview for Open House visitors. I ask Jothy the N-400 questions and Citizenship students ask her civics questions. The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)

Thursday, April 26, 2018

U.S. Citizenship Class 26, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School




VOA Learning News: America's Presidents - George Washington


N-400

Civics

Integration

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 3



uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 3

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week.  During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews.

(The sound quality is not great because people are coming in and out of the classroom).

In this video, we demonstrate a Citizenship interview for ESL 1 and ESL 2 students.  I ask Duyen the N-400 questions and Citizenship students ask her civics questions.  The N-400 questions are based the following script:

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)

pdf: http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
pptx https://goo.gl/eh19Gh
video: https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI
vocab ppt: https://goo.gl/uiOJJc
pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 http://goo.gl/e9NnSR (new url)
pdf: N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 12 http://goo.gl/U4cjDA (new url)

All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

U.S. Citizenship Class 25, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School



uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Podcast Independence Day Quiz Video 

N-400

Civics

Integration

Monday, April 23, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 2



uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 2

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews. (The sound quality is not great--please turn up the volume and/or use headphones). In this video, one our visitors, Bill (Colorado, U.S.) asks Kazi (Bangladesh) the N-400 questions. The N-400 questions are based the following script: A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) (updated 06/12/2016)
All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Citizenship Resources for Earth Day



uscitizenpod: Three quick Citizenship Questions in Honor of Earth Day


uscitizenpod: 10 Citizenship Questions in Honor of Earth Day (pdf)

More Earth Day, Arbor Day, and National Parks Weeks Resources



uscitizenpod: GO GREEN with USPS Stamps

In honor of Earth Day 2011 and in celebration of the new USPS GO GREEN Forever stamp series, US Citizenship Podcast presents a collection of stamps reflecting America's ongoing commitment to make EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY!


Family Fun
Check back for updates!

April 2018 Town Hall with US Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17)

April 22, 2018 12:00 to 1:30 PM · Independence High School, San Jose, CA
annotated Tweets posted by @uscitizenpod

Teacher Jennifer says: Here are my annotated tweets from today's town hall meeting with our US Rep Ro Khanna (CA-17).  If you have the opportunity, please attend a Congressional Town Hall.  AWESOME!


12:21 PM Q1: #H4visa holder asks about his future; RK talks about HR392 that will grant Green Cards; Congress must vote on this issue. #dreamers #h1bvisa



12:24 PM Q2: budget cuts; RK supports repeal of tax cuts but not cuts to Medicare, education, and the National Science Foundation which helps the middle class


12:29 PM Q3: balanced budget during Clinton but now budget cuts to support luxuries and foreign wars and deregulation; RK we need to stop/repeal this waste which undermines public trust. #fiscalresponsibilty


12:35 PM Q4 Happy #EarthDay2018   RK reinvest in #CleanEnergy #jobs #tech #AlternativeEnergy #science


12:40 PM Q5 income inequality and increase earning potential; RK costs of tech is falling but wages are stagnant. Increase #middleclass earned income credit and apprenticeships. Dems must have a clear jobs msg


12:47 PM Q6 Husband who lost non-smoking wife to #lungcancer asks why bill is stuck in committee; RK sponsors the bill and will personally follow up (I am tearing up and can’t do justice to this Q/A)



12:55 PM Q7 physician comments on Q6 that companies are profiting off pain and suffering and continues on to say that the DEA is perpetuating the #OpioidEpidemic and harassing prescribing doctors. RK invites further advice/testimony



1:00 PM Q8 war on #opioids and national war on #pot is leading to denial of medication. RK need to take a nuance approach for treatment to prevent addiction



1:02 PM Q9 #ClimateChange . RK concerns about flooding which will affect poor communities



1:10 PM Q10 concern about the #electoralcollege and recent violations of the 12th amendment. Had the #provisionalballots been counted? RK all votes must be counted / elections must be transparent. Ask for further info and will follow up #vote #Election2016



1:14 PM Q11 internet bill of rights. RK tapped to write the #InternetBillOfRights



1:16 PM Q12 what legislation do we need to fight for now?  RK we need to fight for funding and the #Dreamers #DACA



1:18 PM Q13 Paul Ryan’s cuts to social security and ballooning national debt;   RK we need to recover


1:20 PM Q14 concern about #cleanenergy and #fossilfuel industry. RK we must invest in #cleanenergy


1:24 PM Q15 concern about deporting #GreenCard holders who receive public assistance and need for family union;  RK absolutely supports family union and further commented that the #CivilRightsMovement led to the 1965 Immigration Reformed Act




Saturday, April 21, 2018

A Deep Dive into Citizenship Prep




Surfing the Waves of Change in Challenging Times
2018 San Diego Regional CATESOL
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)   
Saturday, April 21, 2018 

2:30 A Deep Dive into Citizenship
Participants will identify the critical resources in the form of websites, CASAS assessments, textbooks, and more to meet (and exceed) suggested USCIS recommended

Citizenship course content standards. 

Teaching with YouTube



Surfing the Waves of Change in Challenging Times
2018 San Diego Regional CATESOL
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)   
Saturday, April 21, 2018 

1:20 Teaching with YouTube

Go where your students are. Learn how to set up your YouTube channel to deliver quality content to your students inside and outside of the classroom. Bring your own laptop, a Google email address, and leave with a YouTube channel that will help you meet (and exceed) your curriculum goals.

Google Slides: http://bit.ly/2Hf5wNz
Notes PDF: http://bit.ly/2K2dWFW

Made with Padlet
https://padlet.com/uscitizenpod/3bu7sfahvu3

New Wave Citizenship Prep



Surfing the Waves of Change in Challenging Times
2018 San Diego Regional CATESOL
Educational Cultural Complex (ECC)
Saturday, April 21, 2018

11:30 pm New Wave Citizenship Prep
Participants will identify the latest developments in US Citizenship Prep. Use mobile and online tools to encourage frequent practice, greater fluency, and success!

Friday, April 20, 2018

Cherry Blossoms Bloom



VOA Learning English: Cherry Blossoms Bloom

Learning English visits the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. It is a garden, park and a place for plant research. We take in the beautiful blooming cherry trees while learning about the different kinds of cherry trees with Margaret Pooler, the Director of Research.

Learn More:

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 1



uscitizenpod: Milpitas Adult School Open House Citizenship Interview 1

On Thursday, April 12, Milpitas Adult School hosted an Open House in honor of Adult Education Week. During the Open House, community members and students dropped by our Citizenship class to participate in mock Citizenship interviews. In this video, Teacher Nahil (Jerusalem) asks Teacher Jennifer (Chicago) the N-400 questions, then Citizenship and ESL 2 students ask civics questions. The N-400 questions are based the following script:

Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (1 pg, 15 qs) (updated 04/18/2016)
All of the interviews plus an quick outtake or two.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Income Tax Day 2018



Income Tax Day
Here are fifteen citizenship questions from the N-400 and the USCIS Civics Test about taxes and our economic system. Happy Income Tax Day!

* video: https://youtu.be/v7hXmof9a6s
* mp3: http://goo.gl/zRqXYX
* pdf: http://goo.gl/VfuJW2
* Kahoot http://goo.gl/MmQgfx

USCIS 100:56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
* April 15 (this year, April 17, 2018)

Monday, April 16, 2018

Breathtaking Cherry Blossoms Draw International Visitors to Maryland Neighborhood

Teacher Jennifer's note: this week, I am on Spring Break in chilly Chicagoland. But in the past, I have gone to Washington D.C.to admire the cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin which are almost as beautiful as the cherry orchards in San Jose and Milpitas, located in the Valley of the Heart's Delight!



VOANews: Breathtaking Cherry Blossoms Draw International Visitors to Maryland Neighborhood

In the springtime, the Tidal Basin in Washington is known for having a spectacular display of cherry blossoms. But in a quiet neighborhood in Maryland, just outside Washington, more than 1,000 cherry trees also put on quite a show. VOA's Deborah Block takes us to Chevy Chase, Maryland, where the breathtaking canopy of flowers attracts visitors from around the world.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

Income Tax Day

USCIS 100:56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*

Income Tax Day
Here are fifteen citizenship questions from the N-400 and the USCIS Civics Test about taxes and our economic system. Happy Income Tax Day!

* mp3: http://goo.gl/zRqXYX
* pdf: http://goo.gl/VfuJW2
* Kahoot http://goo.gl/MmQgfx

USCIS 100:56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?*
* April 15 (this year, April 17, 2018)

Saturday, April 14, 2018

America's Presidents - Abraham Lincoln

Today we remembering the assassination (April 14, 1865) and death of President Abraham Lincoln (April 15, 1865)



VOA Learning English: America's Presidents - Abraham Lincoln

VOA Learning English Lessons about Abraham Lincoln.  See all the lesson and videos about America's President's


Friday, April 13, 2018

Adult Education Matters Interview Part 2



uscitizenpod: Adult Education Matters Interview Part 2




An interview with Principal Giuliana Brahim of Milpitas Adult Education.
First, you will hear basic 25 question interview based on the USCIS N-400. Then, Principal Giuliana describes Milpitas Adult Education and Corrections programs and the future of Adult Education.
The mission of Milpitas Adult Education is to empower, strengthen, and grow our adult learners. Learn more at https://adulted.musd.org/
For our students' convenience, we have taken sound bites from this podcast and posted them to our YouTube channel.
MAE: Paying Attention to the Adult Learner
https://youtu.be/OP16LZZiffs
Challenges for the Adult Learner
https://youtu.be/cEqTHYINJhw
What is a 243-funded Class?
https://youtu.be/cCcveWoMnT0
Adult Education: No Wrong Door
https://youtu.be/LagvDhyTmm8
MAE: Future Challenges
https://youtu.be/QVonmBv2eBE

Adult Education Matters Interview Part 1

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Adult Education Matters Interview Part 1

Teacher Jennifer's note: This evening, we had an Open House at Milpitas Adult School. Many people stopped by and were kind enough to interview our students. We recorded some GREAT INTERVIEW VIDEOS which I am currently editing and will release them in a week or two Thanks to everyone who stopped by!



uscitizenpod: Adult Education Matters Interview 1



An interview with Principal Giuliana Brahim of Milpitas Adult Education.

First, you will hear a simple, 10 question interview twice: once with single words answers, and the second time Principal Giuliana answers the questions in complete sentences. Although the vocabulary and grammar become more difficult, it is important to note that both the short and long answers provide complete information. Remember: the USCIS officer wants the truth and needs complete information.

Then, Principal Giuliana talks about how her life as an immigrant from Peru has informed her profession as an adult educator and administrator. Giuliana describes culture shock when she came to the US and the pain of "casual" racism that she felt when her fellow country men confused her ethnic identity and neglected to acknowledge her cultural heritage.  This led to the heightened awareness and appreciation for the cultural diversity of parents and children in the Milpitas Unified School District.

For our students' convenience, we have taken sound bites from this podcast and posted them to our YouTube channel.

Two Simple Citizenship Interviews with Principal Giuliana

https://youtu.be/qN5su5aOO0Y

My Immigration and Citizenship Story by Principal Giuliana

https://youtu.be/b7gyHLO_Uvc

I felt like an Immigrant in my own Home Country

https://youtu.be/SHMPNLS3VaE

We Live in a Diverse Community!

https://youtu.be/swyzvdka-z0

Struggle and Persistence in an Adult Learner's Life

https://youtu.be/5TZO8F-OtHo

For more interviews, see uscitizenpod's YouTube channel--
#AdultEducationMatters Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyN34w6H7y4p93yVyt-Q2hKDD5rbcONf

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

US House Speaker Ryan Says He Won't Run for Re-Election



VOAnews: US House Speaker Ryan Says He Won't Run for Re-Election

The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, says he will not seek re-election for his seat this November, raising questions about the Republican party's ability to maintain control of the House during midterm elections. VOA's Jeff Custer reports from Washington.

USCIS 100:31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
▪ the Speaker of the House

USCIS 100:47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
▪ Paul D. Ryan
▪ (Paul) Ryan

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

U.S. Citizenship Class 24, Spring 2018, Milpitas Adult School



Click map to expand the map of American Indian Tribes

N-400

Civics
Integration
  • A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10 qs in honor of Thanksgiving 2015 pdf
  • A Citizenship Quiz for Thanksgiving (2015) pdf
  • 10 USCIS civics questions that celebrate Adult Education Week and the California State Govt.  pdf: http://bit.ly/CA-leg-day-quiz