U.S. Citizenship Lesson 15 | June 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 5 and "Fives & Sixes" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-5
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Fives" and "Sixes"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
9. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 14 | June 2023

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 4 + "Fours" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-4
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Fours"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
9. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 13 | June 2023

Happy Summer Solstice!

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 3 + "Threes" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-3
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Threes"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
9. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 12 | June 2023

June 20 is World Refugee Day!

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 2 + "Twos" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-2
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Twos"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!
9. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 11 | June 2023

Happy Juneteenth!

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 1 + "Ones" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C1
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Ones"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more
9. VOA Learning English: US History

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Juneteenth

VOA News: What is Juneteenth?

So much to learn!  I have two suggestions:

First, read NMAAHC: Emancipation and Educating the Newly Freed and reflect on the challenges of the newly emancipated and today's adult learners. 

Second, check your local listings and attend Juneteenth celebration!

• AJ+ Why Is Juneteenth Such An Important Holiday?
• American English at State: Juneteenth
• EL Civics: The Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth
• Google Arts & Culture: Kinsey African-American Collection: Juneteenth
• Forbes Breaking News: House Cheers As They Pass Bill To Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday By Wide Margin
• Gilder Lehrman: Juneteenth Resources and Lesson Plans
• Listen And Read Along: Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit - VOA Mosaic in Special English
• LOC: Today in History: Juneteenth
• NMAAHC: The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
  
• NMAAHC: Emancipation and Educating the Newly Freed
  
• NowThis: This Is Why Juneteenth Matters
• NY Historical Society: Juneteenth with Annette Gordon-Reed
• NYTimes: Juneteenth: A History of a Holiday
• PBS: Lesson Plan: History of Juneteenth and why it's now a national holiday
• Princeton University: Study Guide: On Juneteenth written by Annette Gordon-Reed
• state.gov: Celebrating Juneteenth - A Critical Day in American History
• state.gov: Anniversary: Document First Step for African-American Slaves on the Road to Equality
• TED-ed: What is Juneteenth, and why is it important? - Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio
  
• Valentina Preciado Bello: ESL The Emancipation Proclamation Project
  
• Visit Galveston: Juneteenth
• VOA News:
• Annual Juneteenth Festival Celebrated Around the World
• Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate 150th Anniversary 
• Document First Step for African-American Slaves on the Road to Equality
• Houston Draws Diverse Crowds for Juneteenth Celebrations
• Juneteenth 2020: Balancing Celebration of Emancipation and #BLM Protests
• Juneteenth – A Day to Reflect on the History and Legacy of Slavery in the US 
• Juneteenth Celebrated in its Birthplace of Galveston, Texas
• Nation’s Capital Celebrates Juneteenth, Newest Federal Holiday
• Looking at a Piece of U.S. History: the Amendment That Banned Slavery
• Obama Marks Juneteenth as 'Time of Reflection, Appreciation'
• Order to Free Slaves 'Beginning of America Really Becoming America'
• What is Juneteenth?
• Vox: Why all Americans should celebrate Juneteenth
• uscitizenpod: A Juneteenth Citizenship Quiz: 19 Civics Questions that Celebrate Freedom
• uscitizenpod: USCIS 100:76 Emancipation Proclamation and Juneteenth
• WFAA: What does the Juneteenth flag mean?
• wh.gov: President Biden Signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Into Law
• wh.gov: Ms. Opal Lee on Juneteenth

World Refugee Day

 VOA News: What is World Refugee Day?

• ALA: World Refugee Day
• American Immigration Council: Starting Anew: The Economic Impact of Refugees in America (summary, key findings, pdf)
• CA CDSS: June is Refugee Awareness Month
• CLINIC: Post-Title 42 Resource Hub
• International Medical Corps: World Refugee Toolkit 2023
• IRC: World Refugee Day: Refugees bring more than they carry
• IRC: States Lay the Foundation recording | resource
• Justice for Immigrants: World Refugee Day Toolkit 2023
• LINCS: Enhancing Access for Refugees and New Americans
• LIRS: World Refugee Day: What does refugee resilience mean to you?
• Migration Summit: The Migration Summit 2023 Report
• National Partnership for New Americans: World Refugee Day Tool Kit 2023
• National Partnership for New Americans: Refugee Leadership Development Program 2023 (AWESOME Online Series!  Next 6/22: Fundraising for Advocacy & Organizing. July: Best Advocacy Practices 1 & 2.  Sign up!) (And check out their recorded live stream on NPNA YouTube channel)
• TED-ed: What does it mean to be a refugee? - Benedetta Berti and Evelien Borgman
• UN: World Refugee Day
• UNHCR: World Refugee Day
• UNHCR: Three Stories of Hope Away From Home || We Were Here #worldrefugeeday
• UNICEF: World Refugee Day Toolkit
• USCCB: World Refugee Day: Forced to Flee, In Search of Safety
• Voice of America: 
  • VOA News: Immigration (the latest news)
  • A Day in the Life of Refugees  (2022)
  • Explainer U.S. Refugee Process (2016
  • Explainer: World Refugee Day 2023
  • UNHCR: Forced Displacement Hit New Record in 2022 (2023)
  • UN's World Refugee Day Celebrates Courage and Contributions of Refugees
  • What is World Refugee Day?
  • World Refugee Day: The Crisis in Numbers
  • World Refugee Day: What Hope Is There for Millions of Refugees in Protracted Crises?
• Welcome Corps: Resources

Updated 2023-06-23

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 10 | June 2023

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 5 and Civics Questions about Independence

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B1
• Interview B2
• Interview B3
• Interview B4
• Interview B5
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Independence Quiz
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

Teaching the USCIS Form N-400 Part 12 in a U.S. Preparation Class

 

CASAS-SI: Teaching the USCIS Form N-400 Part 12 in a U.S. Preparation Class slides | pdf

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 09 | June 2023

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 4 and Random Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B4
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Random Questions Set 1
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.3 Information about You 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

1. uscitizenpod; U.S. Citizenship Resources for June
2. uscitizenpod: Reading and Writing Practice Sentences
3. USCIS: 100 Civics and History Questions and Civics Questions playlist
4. USCIS: Civics Lesson Plans
5. USCIS: Reading Vocabulary List and Writing Vocabulary List
6. New Readers Press: "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of the N-400 Application"
7. si.edu: Preparing for the Oath
8. USA Learns English, Citizenship, Health Care Jobs, and more!

Tech Up Your Citizenship and EL Civics Curriculum

   

CASAS-SI: Tech Up Your Citizenship and EL Civics Curriculum slides  | pdf