uscitizenpod: A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 10
uscitizenpod: A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview
uscitizenpod: Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview (premiere 11/12 6:00 am PT)
Monday, November 11, 2024
U.S. Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day
- More Veterans Day Resources from uscitizenpod:
- Veterans Day for Beginning Level ESL/Citizenship Students video
- LearningChocolate.com U.S. Citizenship 12: Veterans Day activity
- Veterans Day Quiz 2014 pdf
- Veterans Day 2014 pptx google slides
- Kahoot.it: A Veterans Day Kahoot! link
- Veterans Day Salute 2012 video
- Thank You Women Vets! 2012 video
- N-400r-12j Military Service pdf
- Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Current and Former Armed Forces Members (8 pgs) pdf
- Anh Thi Vu Interview's for Presidents' Day 2016
- Twenty-seven questions based on the N-400r plus ten USCIS Questions in Honor of President's Day. Note Anh's military service in the ROTC and Army Reserves. mp3 (2016) and pdf (2015)
ESL Resources
- Boundless Immigration: U.S. to Naturalize Thousands of Military Members in Honor of Veterans Day
- CBS: Biden honors service members on Veterans Day
- ESL sites: ESLPod.com Blog: When They Moved Veterans Day (Then Moved It Back Again)
- Navajo Nation TV and Film: 2021 | Veterans Day Tribute
- Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall
- StoryCorps: #VeteransVoices: Stories of Service Members and Military Families playlist
- LINCS: Civics Resources for Veterans Day
- US Dept of Veteran Affairs: Women Veterans: Tradition, Service, Pride
- USAG Humphreys: Naturalization Ceremony at Camp Humphreys
- USCIS: Naturalization at Basic Training: Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- USCIS: Chicago Naval Naturalization
- USCIS: 7th Annual All-Military Veterans Day ceremony - USS Midway Museum
- USCIS: Military Naturalization at the Pentagon
- USCIS: USCIS Commemorates Veterans Day with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
- Veterans Day 2020
- Behind the Doodle: Veterans Day 2018 #VeteransVoices
- #VeteransVoices - Marines
- #VeteransVoices - Navy
- #VeteransVoices - Coast Guard
- #VeteransVoices - Air Force
- #VeteransVoices - Army
- VOANews Blog: Native Americans Fight to Save Language That Helped Win WWII
- VOA Connect: Diversity in the Military
- VOA Learning English: America Celebrates Veterans Day (2017)
- VOA Learning English: Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Become a Force in Politics
- VOANews: 100 Years Since End of World War I, Fears That US Sacrifices In Europe Are Forgotten
- VOANews: Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate 150th Anniversary
- VOANews: Commemorations Muted as Germany Reflects on World War Lessons
- VOANews: For Chinese American WWII Veterans, Recognition Was Also a Battle (2022)
- VOANews: France's Macron attends ceremony honoring WWI soldiers
- VOANews: Khizir and Ghazala Khan Talk to VOA
- VOANews: Military Brides Get Free Wedding Gowns on Veterans Day
- VOANews: American Mother Reflects on Son's Sacrifice in Afghanistan
- VOANews: Muslim Army Chaplain Seeks to Bridge Gaps Between Cultures
- VOANews: Lance P. Sijan Award Recalls Bravery of Vietnam War Air Force Pilot (2017)
- VOANews: Last-Known American World War One Veteran
- VOANews: Learning Foreign Language Helps US Soldiers Bridge Culture Gap
- VOANews: N.Y. Veterans Day Parade to Honor Two WWII Heroes
- VOANews: Remains of Utah Mayor Killed in Afghanistan Arrive in U.S.
- VOANews: Sikh US Soldier Wins Right to Keep Turban, Beard
- VOANews: US Army Recruits Immigrants, Rewards Them With Citizenship (2009)
- VOANews: US Military's Fallen Honored With Flags
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 09
uscitizenpod: Interview E-1 (N-400 Part 12 focus on voting and paying taxes)
uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz 1 (2021)
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Why are US federal elections always held on a Tuesday? The history behind weekday selection
VOA News: Why are US federal elections always held on a Tuesday? The history behind weekday selection
- Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet
Monday, November 4, 2024
How America’s first election paved the way
VOA News: How America’s first election paved the way
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Naturalized citizens to play a bigger role in 2024 election
VOANews: Naturalized citizens to play a bigger role in 2024 election
Naturalized immigrants will make up one-tenth of all Americans eligible to vote in 2024. What impact might they have on the election?
Friday, November 1, 2024
U.S. Citizenship Resources for November
- News and Media Literacy for Adult Education long link | bit.ly/ae-medialit
- Teaching U.S. Citizenship Preparation 2024 long link | bit.ly/uscit-padlet
- Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Happy Halloween!
Many children like to dress up as superheroes for Halloween. Their favorite, Superman, was a refugee who made America his home. Superman, like many immigrants, "fights for truth, justice and the American Way!"
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen? (53)
listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/citz-halloween-quiz.mp3
read: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/citz-halloween.pdf
More Resources:
5 Ghosts of Presidents Haunting White House: Lincoln's Ghost and 4 more!
https://youtu.be/Pr11DyYT1s8
24 children receive U.S. citizenship at Halloween-themed ceremony (2019)
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/immigration/story/2019-10-24/24-children-receive-us-citizenship-at-halloween-themed-ceremony
Halloween
https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/halloween.pdf
Kids Get Citizenship Certificate Dressed in Halloween Costumes
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california/Kids-Get-Citizenship-Certificate-Dressed-in-Halloween-Costumes-563814671.html
Los Angeles Marks American Tradition with 'Pumpkin Nights'
https://youtu.be/q43q0k8fD0I
Special Halloween-themed citizenship ceremony takes place in Chicago
http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/special-halloween-themed-citizenship-ceremony-takes-place-in-chicago
Washington Residents Celebrate Halloween With Healthy Run Through Cemetery
https://youtu.be/sliDJMhKbdQ
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 08
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Unpacking the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote
VOA News: Unpacking the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote
Monday, October 28, 2024
Unpacking America's urban-rural divide
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Citizenship Preparation Program - How to Start It and How to Expand It
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 07
More Resources
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Where have all the bellwether counties gone?
VOA News: Where have all the bellwether counties gone?
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Near US-Mexico border, immigrants take final steps toward citizenship with community support
VOA News: Near US-Mexico border, immigrants take final steps toward citizenship with community support
Becoming a U.S. citizen is an important moment for many immigrants, giving them a voice in the nation's democratic process. In Tucson, Arizona, a city just an hour's drive from the border with Mexico, community leaders are working to help others achieve this step. VOA’s Aline Barros has more.Saturday, October 19, 2024
MUST READ: The Danger In Believing that You are Powerless: A citizen’s guide to defending the 2024 election By Anne Applebaum
•Talk about local issues.
•Talk about what your state and local leaders are doing to ensure a safe election.
•Emphasize our shared values—the large majority of Americans still feel that democracy is preferable to all other forms of government—and our historical ability to deliver safe and fair elections, even in times of warfare and social strife.
•Don’t dismiss people’s concerns about election irregularities . . . Despite a lack of evidence for this notion, many people may sincerely believe that this kind of electoral cheating is real.
•Don’t rely on statistics to make your case, because people aren’t convinced by them; talk, instead, about what actions are being taken to protect the integrity of the vote.
•Finally, don’t inadvertently undermine democracy further: Emphasize the strength of the American people, our ability to stand up to those who assault democracy. Offer people a course of action, not despair.
- Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet
Friday, October 18, 2024
Understanding political polls: From history to interpretation
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Millions who don't cast ballots on Nov. 5 are still voting in US election
VOA News: Millions who don't cast ballots on Nov. 5 are still voting in US election
- Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 06
Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
More Resources
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
What is 'gerrymandering' and how does it work?
VOA News: What is 'gerrymandering' and how does it work?
Many U.S. politicians throughout history owe their success to the drawing of boundary lines on a map that made their election a near certainty. Here is how it worked and continues to work to this day.
Monday, October 14, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day: Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Trail Demands Federal Recognition
- USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes. Is your local tribe on this list? Why or why not?
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens held at Yellowstone National Park
KPAX-TV: Naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens held at Yellowstone National Park
A total of 53 people became American citizens during a ceremony just outside of Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner.Saturday, October 12, 2024
A First-Time Voter’s Complicated Path Navigating Family and Politics
Friday, October 11, 2024
USCIS Tech Talks - October 8, 2024
USCIS: USCIS Tech Talks - October 8, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Understanding political polls: From history to interpretation
VOA News: Understanding political polls: From history to interpretation
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Using AI Tools in Citizenship Preparation and Civics Education
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Dozens of people become US citizens at Grand Canyon
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Voting by mail — how does it work?
Friday, October 4, 2024
The Inside Story | USA Votes 2024: The Vice Presidential Debate
VOA News: The Inside Story | USA Votes 2024: The Vice Presidential Debate
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Nearly 24M immigrants eligible to vote in U.S. election
VOA News: Nearly 24M immigrants eligible to vote in U.S. election
In the United States, nearly 24 million immigrants are eligible to vote in November’s presidential election, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. census data. VOA’s Jeff Swicord spoke with two naturalized citizens about the choices they are making in this vote.Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 05
05 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)
Preparing the Oath: A Growing Nation
More Resources
U.S. Citizenship Resources for October
Heritage Months: Hispanic, Italian, German
- U.S. Citizenship Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month page | video playlist
- A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Italian-American Heritage Month mp3 | pdf | audiogram
- A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of German-American Day mp3 | pdf | audiogram
- News and Media Literacy for Adult Education long link | bit.ly/ae-medialit
- Teaching U.S. Citizenship Preparation 2024 long link | bit.ly/uscit-padlet
- Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet
Vance, Walz prepare for US vice presidential debate
VOA News: How do JD Vance and Tim Walz differ on foreign policy?
Monday, September 30, 2024
Why are politicians called lame ducks?
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Yellowstone National Park hosts naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens
BZK Bozeman: Yellowstone National Park hosts naturalization ceremony for 53 new US citizens
- n-400r-12k Attachment to the US Constitution
- n-400r-16-17 Signature at Interview / Renunciation
- n-400r-18 Oath of Allegiance
Saturday, September 28, 2024
The Inside Story | USA VOTES 2024
VOA News: The Inside Story | USA VOTES 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
What is the Electoral College?
VOA News: What is the Electoral College?
Thursday, September 26, 2024
USCIS' New Insignia
USCIS' new insignia features the Statue of Liberty as a visual depiction of our commitment to upholding America's promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve. Read more.Wednesday, September 25, 2024
2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 04
Sept 25, 1789 – The United States Congress passes twelve constitutional amendments: the ten known as the Bill of Rights, the (unratified) Congressional Apportionment Amendment, and the Congressional Compensation Amendment.
04 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)
Voices of Freedom: Ch 5: Type of Gov't, Rule of Law, Fed & State Gov't, Public Officials, US Const, BofR
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Get Out to Vote, Learn About Easy to Use Civic Engagement Resources, Tips and Tricks
Monday, September 23, 2024
USCIS: One Nation, One People: The USCIS Civics Test Textbook (PDF)
USCIS: One Nation, One People: The USCIS Civics Test Textbook (PDF)
On behalf of Citizenship teachers and students, THANK YOU USCIS Office of Citizenship!
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