Presidents' Week Tuesday: George Washington

uscitizenpod: Two Citizenship Interviews for 2/22/2022

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the first President of the United States (1789–1797), the commander-in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.  

uscitizenpod

• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2012
  
• Presidents' Day Quiz 2022 Part F: Two Interviews for Washington's Birthday pdf | podcast | video
• Citizenship Interview: Series E / Practice 1 (voting/taxes)
• Mix-and-Match Citizenship Quiz: Name Two (or More)
  
• US Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day

Learn more 

• EL Civics: George Washington
• ESL Library: George Washington 
• George Washington's Mount Vernon YouTube channel
• Sean Banville: Lessons on American Presidents: George Washington
• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: George Washington 100:70 and 100:69
  
• USCIS:  George Washington
  
• VOA Learning News: George Washington: Reluctant

Vocabulary:

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U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day

uscitizenpod: Presidents' Day Quiz (2018)
Over 40 USCIS Civics and History Questions about our Presidents

• US Citizenship Podcast 

• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part A: Washington and Lincoln pdf
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part B: Executive Branch and Federalist Period pdf
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part C: The 1800s pdf
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part D: Recent History pdf
• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2012 Part E: Geography pdf
• Presidents' Day Quiz 2022 Part F: Two Interviews for Washington's Birthday pdf | podcast | video
• Presidents' Day Quiz 2022 Part G: Abraham Lincoln pdf
• Presidents' Day Quiz 2022 Part H: Presidents in the 1900s pdf
• Presidents' Day Quiz 2022 Part I: The Current President pdf 
• Angelica Mendoza (Veracruz, Mexico) (Presidents' Day 2013)  pdf  |  video
• The Presidential Valentine's Day Quiz pdf  | form | video
• Anh Thi Vu (Vietnam) (Presidents' Day Quiz 2015 and 2016) pdf | mp3
• Carol Lin (Taipei, Taiwan) mp3
• Presidents' Day 2017 interviews
• Hushang Ansary (Iran) pdf
• Rend al-Rahim (Baghdad, Iraq) pdf
• Esam Omeish (Tripoli, Libya) (Presidents' Day 2017) pdf
• Nimco Ahmed (Mogadishu, Somalia) pdf
• Louay Safi (Damascus, Syria) pdf
• Safa Aldabyani (Sana'a, Yemen) pdf 

• Other Resources
• White House: Presidents' Day Message From President Biden
• American English at State: President's Day 
• EL Civics: Presidents Day
• ESL Library: American President
• Learning Chocolate: U.S. Citizenship 29: Presidents Day
• MilpitasChat: Presidents Week 2021 for Literacy / Beginning ESL students (daily posts) (summary video)
• Sean Banville: Lessons on American Presidents
• si.edu: Preparing for the Oath: The Presidency
• USCIS: The Executive Branch (beginning) | (intermediate)
• VOA Learning English: The Making of a Nation
• VOA Learning English: A History of Presidents Day (2018) (read)
• VOA Learning English: America's Presidents articles, videos, and mp3s 

Check back for updates!

The Unique Invention of the American President

photo source: By Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link 

VOA Learning English: The Unique Invention of the American President

Today we are not going to talk about any one president. We will instead talk about the presidency itself -- what some people call “the office of the presidency.” Read more | Listen

Resources

• NPS: Mount Rushmore
• si.edu: Preparing the Oath: The Presidency
• USCIS: The Executive Branch
• VOA News: Video Slideshow: US Presidents
• VOA Learning English: America's Presidents
• VOA Learning English: The Unique Invention of the American President
• WH: The White House | YouTube Channel

New Year, New Citizen 2024

 

uscitizenpod: New Year, New Citizen 2024

A short mock #naturalization #interview with Le Truong Vinh Nguyen. Happy Lunar New Year! Chúc mừng năm mới!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 35 | 2024

uscitizenpod: Dinh Le's Citizenship Interview

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• uscitizenpod: Halloween Citizenship Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Black History Month
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day
• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 34 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Tuyetson's Interview

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Black History Month
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day
• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 33 | 2024

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

uscitizenpod: Kulwinder Singh's Interview

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: A Presidential Valentine's Day Citizenship Quiz Month video |  pdf 
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Black History Month
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day
• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 32 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Huong's Interview

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Black History Month
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day
• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 31 | 2024

Happy Birthday, President Abraham Lincoln!

 

uscitizenpod: Everyday Interview

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation | Script | Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12a   General Info 
• n-400r-12b   Affiliations

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens | Rights | Government Basics
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom | Intermediate
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• uscitizenpod: Civil Rights quiz
• uscitizenpod:  American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote pdf 

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.8 Memberships and Associations — Groups
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics

Learn More:

• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Black History Month
• uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Presidents' Day
• U.S. Citizenship Padlet (many resources!) 

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 30 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Officer David's Casual Citizenship Interview

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 29 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Phuong Thi Le's Casual Citizenship Interview

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 28 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Thi Nhung Phan's Casual Citizenship Interview

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 27 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Hang's Casual Interview

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 26 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Casual Interview

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

N-400

• n-400r-12     Additional Info Overview
• n-400r-12a   General Info

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1900s
• Preparing the Oath: Famous Citizens
• PDFs
• USCIS: Famous Americans
• USCIS: 1900s beginning; intermediate
• USCIS 100:78-87 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.7 Civic Responsibility
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900
• 3.9 Fighting For Equal Rights

Election and Voting Resources for Adult Learners

 

Election and Voting Resources for Adult Learners

CCAE Bay Area 2024

Fremont Adult School

February 3, 2024

Jennifer Gagliardi, OTAN SME

jgagliardi@scoe.net 

Padlet bit.ly/uscit-padlet

Copy and Modify: Shareable Election and Voting Vocabulary for Adult Learners A to Z

CA Adult Education Week and CCAE Leg Day

Teaching with YouTube

Teaching with YouTube: Building Video Playlists to Deliver Curated Content

CCAE Bay Area 2024

Fremont Adult School

Jennifer Gagliardi

OTAN SME

jgagliardi@scoe.net

Padlet:

bit.ly/teach-yt-padlet

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 25 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Lan's Basic Citizenship Interview

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

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

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 24 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Basic Citizenship Interview with Chris Norwood

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

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

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 23 | 2024

 

uscitizenpod: Do Van Nguyen's Basic Citizenship Interview

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs, 38 qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 01 to Part 11 
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz Part 12

N-400

• USCIS: Marital Status
• USCIS: Children
• n-400r-10     Marital History
• n-400r-11     Children

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Abraham Lincoln
• USCIS: Civil War
• USCIS: U.S. Wars in the 1800s
• USCIS 100:70-77 Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.6 Family Relationships
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War
• 3.8 Difficult Times and Great Leaders since 1900

Learn more:

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