2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 12

New York Historical: World War II // The Citizenship Project [E06]

Classroom:

• 08 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024)
• Coin Quiz
• Voices of Freedom: Ch 10: 20th century
• Preparing for the Oath: The 1900s (homework)
• Citizenship Interview Quiz: América Griselda Ayes (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) pdf

Secretary Blinken Visits Emma's Torch

Share America: Secretary Blinken Visits Emma's Torch 

Everyday, we celebrate innovative businesses like Emma's Torch which teaches refugees culinary skills and helps with job placement in the U.S. Local businesses help drive the global economy and address the needs of neighborhoods and communities. The work Emma’s Torch does exemplifies the best of America, with successive generations coming from somewhere else and becoming part of the story of our country and carrying it forward.

POP QUIZ

USCIS 100:11.  What is the economic system in the United States?*

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

President Biden invites HSI leaders to the Oval Office

wh: President Biden invites HSI leaders to the Oval Office 

And our historic President’s Advisory Board on Hispanic-Serving Institutions means more students than ever will have that shot at the American dream.

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:15.  Who is in charge of the executive branch?

USCIS 100:28.  What is the name of the President of the United States now?*

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

Rosa Parks Day

What does it mean to stand up for something?
How do you show your support for causes you believe in?

TED-ED: The hidden life of Rosa Parks - Riché D. Richardson

Learn about the life of civil rights activist Rosa Parks— her work with the NAACP, bus boycotts, and her lifelong fight against racial inequality.

Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus ignited a boycott that lasted 381 days and helped transform civil rights activism into a national movement. But this work came at an enormous risk— and a personal price. Riché D. Richardson details the life of Rosa Parks.

Lesson by Riché D. Richardson, directed by Eido.

Learn more:

Rosa Parks Day is a U.S observance that celebrates the famous civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In different parts of the United States, this day is celebrated on different days. In some areas, it’s celebrated on Rosa Park’s birthday—which is February 4th, and in other areas, it’s celebrated on December 1st. No matter what day it’s observed, however, it’s a good day to learn about the civil rights movement or to take part in activities that support the civil rights movement.

• LOC: Today in History: Dec 1: Rosa Parks Arrested
• NPS: Places of Rosa Parks

POP QUIZ:

12. What is the “rule of law”?

42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states? 

55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

37. What does the judicial branch do?

23. Name your U.S. Representative.

Citizenship Quizzes for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2023 and 2024

In praise and honor for lives well-lived:

• Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2024 pdf 
• Citizenship Quiz for All Saints and Day of the Dead 2023 pdf
• more quizzes

Happy National Native American Heritage Day!

November is Native American Heritage Month!

Native American history IS American history, and it is only by recognizing that history that we can build a future that is equitable and inclusive. Happy National Native American Heritage Month!

Resources from US Citizenship Podcast

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month page (2023)
• Deborah Parker (Tulalip) and the Violence Against Women Act (2013) video
• Native American Tribes Puzzle pdf
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month (November)
• A Third Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month (2018) video / mp3 / pdf 
• A Second Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Native American Heritage Month (2017) video / mp3 / pdf
• 10 USCIS Civics questions focusing on Recent Native American History and Legislation (2016) mp3 / pdf
•  The Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Region
• LINCS: Civics Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Thanksgiving
• A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the Double Birthday of San Jose, CA  mp3 | pdf

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Thanksgiving

VOA News: What Really Happened at the First Thanksgiving? (2023)

VOA News: Native Americans Regard Thanksgiving With Mixed Emotions (2023)

VOA News: Busting Myths About the First Thanksgiving (2023)

US Citizenship Podcast

• A US Citizenship Quiz about the History of Thanksgiving (2018) video / mp3 / pdf
• Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2017 mp3 and video and pdf
• Anh Dung Tran's Citizenship Interview (2017) video
• 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 activity
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 5: American Indian Tribes activity
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 15: Thanksgiving activity
• LC U.S. Citizenship 15a: Thanksgiving activity
• Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2013 pdf
• Thanksgiving pptx google slides
• Thanksgiving Video (2014) video

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.

Thanksgiving mp3

Q50 and 53 Class Handout

Q68-70 Class Handout

Thanksgiving Quiz: USCIS 96Qs and new 100Qs

Thanksgiving Quiz Answers (Qs with answers--perfect for practice)

Thanksgiving Cloze Essay

Native American Heritage Month

• Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month 2020
• Native American Tribes Puzzle 

President John F. Kennedy

• 10 USCIS Questions in honor of President John F. Kennedy mp3 and pdf    

All Things Grammar

• What is Thanksgiving? + Free Printable Worksheet Lesson (for ESL Teachers and Learners) 

American English at State

• Celebrate: Thanksgiving

EL Civics

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

ESL Library

• Thanksgiving Literacy
• Thanksgiving Low Intermediate

VOA News and VOA Learning English

VOA Learning English: How George Washington Angered Lawmakers over Thanksgiving (2022)

In September 1789, the government of the United States was only a few months old. George Washington was president – the nation’s first. Congress was new, too. Some of the early lawmakers came to the president with a question: Would he call for a national Thanksgiving?  read more | listen  

More from VOA:

• 'Let's Eat!' Thanksgiving Dinner Idioms (2020)
• 'Thankful You're Here' - Indiana University Hosts International Thanksgiving (2019)
• A VOA Learning English Thanksgiving
• Americans Get Ready for Thanksgiving (video 2017)
• American Indian Museum Celebrates Thanksgiving
• Americans, Tourists, Reflect on Meaning of Thanksgiving 
• Explainer: Thanksgiving (video 2017)
• Expressions from a Thanksgiving Meal (2017)
• Formerly Homeless People Make Thanksgiving Shelter Meals in New York City (2019)
• How the U.S. Gives Thanks: Food, Football, and Parades
• Millions Celebrate Thanksgiving in US, Overseas
• Native Americans Played Pivotal Role in the First Thanksgiving (2019)
• New Refugees Celebrate First Thanksgiving in US (2022)
• Poll: 1 in 3 Americans Dreads Political Talk at Thanksgiving
• Presidential Pardon for Thanksgiving Turkey Has Long Tradition (2017)
• Settled Refugees Help Newcomers Adjust to Life in America (2019)
• Thanksgiving and English Verbs (2017)
• Thanksgiving Features Native American Foods
• The Explainer: Thanksgiving
• Turkey Named ‘Drumstick’ Earns Presidential Pardon (video 2017)
• Turkeys Guests of Honor at Unusual Thanksgiving Celebration
• Turkey Pardons are a Long Presidential Tradition (2020)
• 'Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen,' by O. Henry (2017)
• US Astronauts at the International Space Station Display Thanksgiving Food (2019)
• US Schools Look to Expand Teachings of Thanksgiving History (2020)
• Volunteers, Refugees Come Together to Celebrate Thanksgiving 

USCIS Thanksgiving Resources

Thanksgiving 1 - Pilgrims and American Indians - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 233.57 KB)

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

Handouts (PDF, 539.02 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 364.33 KB)

Thanksgiving 2 - The Pilgrim Story and My Immigrant Story - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 231.85 KB)

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

Handouts (PDF, 2.03 MB)

Answer key (PDF, 1.84 MB)

Thanksgiving 3 - Traditions - Beginning Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 433.89 KB)

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

Handouts (PDF, 849.28 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 187.91 KB)

Early America - Intermediate Level Lesson Plan (PDF, 196.31 KB)

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

Handouts (PDF, 313.85 KB)

Answer key (PDF, 30.74 KB)

Check back for more resources (updated 11/27/2024)

U.S. Citizenship Interview with Rosemary Joseph

 

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Interview with Rosemary Joseph

Rosemary's practice citizenship interview is focused on Part 9 of the new USCIS N-400. You can download the script pdf: 09 Practice Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Form N-400 (2024) You can also download the "A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of India and Pakistan Independence Day" Watch can watch more South Asian Indian, Pakistani, and Bengali students practice for their U.S. citizenship interviews via the "Desi American Citizenship Interviews playlist"    • Desi American Citizenship Interviews  

Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys

Washington Post: Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys 2024

PBS: The history of the presidential turkey pardon

Lambeau Field hosts first-ever naturalization ceremony

WLUK-TV FOX 11: Lambeau Field hosts first-ever naturalization ceremony 

 

99 people from 32 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens during the first naturalization ceremony ever held at Lambeau Field. FOX 11 spoke with some of the new citizens, who shared their excitement about taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.

CCAE South: Time to Naturalize: Teaching the NEW USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization

 

CCAE South: Time to Naturalize: Teaching the NEW USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization  Google slides  | pdf

CCAE South 2024-11-23

Jennifer Gagliardi

OTAN SME

jgagliardi@scoe.net

Teaching U.S. Citizenship Prep 2024

bit.ly/uscit-padlet

CCAE South 2024: Using AI Tools in Citizenship Preparation and Civics Education

Using AI Tools in Citizenship Preparation and Civics Education: google slides | pdf 

CCAE South 2024
Jennifer Gagliardi
jgagliardi@musd.org
November 22, 2024

Teaching U.S. Citizenship Preparation Padlet 2024-2025
bit.ly/uscit-padlet

USCIS One Nation, One People

bit.ly/uscis-1n1p

https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/one-dot-com/one-dot-com/pearson-languages/en-us/pdf/natz-speaking-test-prep.pdf?utm_source=sfmc&utm_term=&utm_content=1690922&utm_id=303a4235-f803-4af7-975b-0cf3638f00d2&sfmc_activityid=65860e1d-bd04-44b9-bd07-5adb9d57feb7

2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 11

• Travel and Illegal Entry / Deportation plus Quiz 14: History Groups
• Voices of Freedom: pg 156-164
• Preparing for the Oath: USCIS 100:48 Voting Amendments, USCIS 100:77 Susan B Anthony
• A US Citizenship Quiz about the History of Thanksgiving (2018) video / mp3 / pdf
• Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2017 mp3 and video and pdf

Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony

WTHR: Indianapolis airport hosts first naturalization ceremony

The Indianapolis International Airport hosted its first naturalization ceremony. 
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, 47 people were sworn-in at the airport, where they raised their right hands and took the Oath of Citizenship, all becoming U.S. citizens. 

The new citizens immigrated from 24 countries across the world, IND officials said. 

“The Indy airport welcomes millions of people through its doors each year, and today, we were truly moved in welcoming 47 individuals who have proudly walked the road to citizenship,” said Mario Rodriguez, Indianapolis Airport Authority executive director.

The ceremony was presided over by Jane E. Magnus-Stinson. Newly naturalized citizen Abdullah Zedan, the youngest of the candidates, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Gadi Rwenyaguza, the oldest of the newly naturalized citizens, was presented with an American flag from The International Center.

US prepares for presidential transition, a process that dates to 1797

VOA News: US prepares for presidential transition, a process that dates to 1797 

Experts share their perspectives on the critical process of peaceful transfer of power and what’s involved in the US presidential transition

Spotlight on Teaching the NEW USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization

CATESOL 2024-11-15

Google slides

Jennifer Gagliardi

OTAN SME

jgagliardi@scoe.net

Teaching U.S. Citizenship Prep 2024

bit.ly/uscit-padlet

citizenship letter

Transition period for US president-elect takes weeks

VOA News: Transition period for US president-elect takes weeks 

Although Trump has won the presidential election, nearly 11 weeks will pass before he can assume office, giving him 76 days to prepare a new government.

2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 10

 

uscitizenpod: New York Historical Society: The Emancipation Proclam!ation

(printer failure!  had to use backup lessons)

uscitizenpod: A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)

• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture notes

Voices of Freedom: Ch 8: 1800s

Preparing the Oath: The 1800s

uscitizenpod: Civics Questions (USCIS 100:01-57) for the Naturalization Test

More Resources

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for November

Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview

uscitizenpod: Mohammad’s Practice U.S. Citizenship Interview (premiere 11/12 6:00 am PT)

Mohammad is preparing for his Naturalization Interview based on the new N-400. He is a mechanic from Afghanistan where he worked for Doctors Without Borders. He is a husband and a proud father of four children. Veysel, who is a new father, recorded this practice interview. Before he came to California, he served in Turkey’s Navy. I know that they will be great American citizens!

U.S. Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day

 

A Citizenship Question in Honor of Veterans Day

This quiz is based on :

•  A 21-Question “Salute” for Veterans Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs (PDF) pdf  |  mp3

More from uscitizenpod

• 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

Government Resources

• 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

Google Doodle

• Veterans Day 2020
• Behind the Doodle: Veterans Day 2018 #VeteransVoices
• #VeteransVoices - Marines
• #VeteransVoices - Navy
• #VeteransVoices - Coast Guard
• #VeteransVoices - Air Force
• #VeteransVoices - Army

VOA

• 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

2024-2025 MAE Citizenship Class 09

 

 

VOA News: Unpacking the difference between the Electoral College and the popular vote 

Also watch: How Votes Are Counted in US Elections

Voices of Freedom: Ch 9: 1800s pg 145-155

uscitizenpod: Interview E-1 (N-400 Part 12 focus on voting and paying taxes)

uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz 1 (2021)

uscitizenpod: Electoral College Citizenship Quizzes

• Part 1: U.S. Civics mp3 / pdf
• Part 2: U.S. History mp3 / pdf

uscitizenpod: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about Voting and Elections pdf and mp3

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

Have you ever wondered why America’s presidential elections always fall on a Tuesday? The tradition stretches back almost 200 years to a time when the U.S. looked very different from how it does today. 

Also see

• Voting and Election Resources for Adult Students  long link | bit.ly/voting-padlet

How America’s first election paved the way

VOA News: How America’s first election paved the way 

The first United States presidential election took place between 1788 and 1789, with only 10 states participating and a winner that was preordained. Nevertheless, it created a tradition that has continued to this day.

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?

U.S. Citizenship Resources for November

Padlets:

• 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

Heritage:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month page
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Halloween, All Saints, and Day of the Dead page
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day page
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for Thanksgiving page