John Adams Quiz
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Monday, July 31, 2017
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Saturday, July 29, 2017
Teaching with YouTube
Teaching with YouTube by Jennifer Gagliardi
How to use set-up your YouTube channel to deliver personalized to your students inside and outside of the classroom.
Ed Change Global 3 #ECG2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017 3:00 pm (Central)
Friday, July 28, 2017
The Silent Parade POP QUIZ
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| Silent Parade, 1917, New York, organized by NAACP to promote civil rights (source) |
The Silent Parade of 1917
The Silent Parade (or Silent protest) was a march of between 8,000 and 10,000 African Americans on July 28, 1917, in New York City. The purpose of the parade was to protest lynching and anti-black violence. The parade was precipitated by the East St. Louis Riots in May and July 1917, when between 40 and 250 black people were killed by white mobs.
The Silent Parade was organized by W. E. B. Du Bois and the NAACP. They hoped to influence president Woodrow Wilson to carry through on his election promises to African-American voters to implement anti-lynching legislation, and promote black causes. Wilson did not do so, and repudiated his promises, and federal discrimination increased during Wilson's presidency.
It was the first parade of its kind in New York, and the second instance of blacks publicly demonstrating for civil rights.
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POP QUIZ
1. What does the Constitution do?
2. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?*
3. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
4. What is the “rule of law”?
5. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
6. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
7. Who was President during World War I?
8. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Deaths in Texas Show Risks People Take to Seek Better Lives
VOA Learning English: Deaths in Texas Show Risks People Take to Seek Better Lives
"The recent deaths of 10 individuals in Texas again brought attention to people risking their lives in search of a better future.
U.S. officials say those who died were part of a group who paid smugglers to help them get into the United States illegally. They were being transported in the back of a tractor-trailer truck.
Police discovered eight bodies inside the truck’s trailer early Sunday outside a Walmart store in San Antonio. Two more victims died after being taken to the hospital. Police said 39 people were inside the truck when rescuers arrived. But survivors said up to 200 people may have been inside during the trip." read more / listen to the story
Words in This Story
tractor-trailer – n. large truck used to transport loads of cargo
heatstroke – n. serious medical condition caused by staying too long in the heat
immigrant – n. person who goes to a country with the intention of living there
human smuggling – n. the importation of people into a country illegally, with those being smuggled generally cooperating
migrant – n. person who changes country of residence, especially to find work
human trafficking – n. the importation of people into a country against their will, for the specific purpose of exploiting them to work in the sex trade or other forced work situations
persecution – n. treating someone cruelly or unfairly
journey – n. traveling from one place to another
calculus – n cost or value of something
famine – n. situation in which many people do not have enough food to eat
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
USCIS Announces Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Opportunities
USCIS Announces Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Opportunities
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Grants will support citizenship preparation services for lawful permanent residents
On July 25, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting applications for two competitive funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program. Both funding opportunities aim to prepare lawful permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic assimilation through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history, and civics. Through these two funding opportunities, USCIS will offer up to $10 million in competitive funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country. Applications are due by August 6, 2017. Find out how to apply.
About the Citizenship and Assimilation Grants
The Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program has been a part of a multifaceted effort to provide citizenship preparation resources, support, and information to immigrants and immigrant-serving organizations since 2009.
The program has awarded a total of $63 million through 308 competitive grants to immigrant-serving organizations in 37 states and the District of Columbia. The program has helped more than 170,000 permanent residents prepare for U.S. citizenship.
Grant Recipients
Citizenship instruction grant recipients are public or private nonprofit organizations that are local in scope and service delivery area and that have recent experience providing English as a second language (ESL) instruction in a classroom setting that follows a curriculum. They include faith-based groups, and community and literacy organizations.
Citizenship instruction and naturalization application services grant recipients are public or private nonprofit organizations with recent experience providing citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to eligible permanent residents. They include public school systems, public libraries, community and faith-based groups, adult education organizations, and literacy organizations.
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In September 2016, USCIS announced the award of nearly $10 million in grants under two competitive funding opportunities to 46 organizations in 21 states to help permanent residents prepare and apply for U.S. citizenship.
The first grant opportunity supports organizations that provide citizenship instruction and naturalization legal services. The second opportunity, new this year, will support citizenship education programs at eligible community-based organizations, with no requirement to provide naturalization legal services. The second opportunity sought to encourage the expansion of the existing field of citizenship instruction programs, particularly those offered by small, community-based organizations that have not previously received a grant from USCIS.
Program in Action
See photos of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
More Information
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
US Citizenship Summer Interview 3 with Annie Lau (HK)
Listen to Annie Lau's Interview:
Yesterday I got the news that one of my long-time students, Annie Lau, passed her citizenship interview. So today we are going to listen to her last practice interview. This interview was based on our "Regular Citizenship Interview" and includes random civics questions. You can also watch an earlier interview with Annie on our YouTube channel.
Episodes of US Citizenship Podcast are now available on the uscitizenpod YouTube channel where you will find more videos from our Summer School ESL/Citizenship at Milpitas Adult Education. You can also subscribe to us on iTunes, Stitcher, or simply download out free app for the Apple or Google Play stores.
More News: The new paperback edition of my book, US Citizenship Bootcamp has been published! You can get the ebook now from Apple iBook or Smashwords. However, the new paperback is a big improvement over the ebook: each chapter has picture and definition vocabulary quizzes plus an expanded chapter about the Oath of Allegiance. Order the book from ESLPublishing.com. I will have more info about the book next week.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Summer School Practice Citizenship Interview #3 with Diana Arias
uscitizenpod: Summer School Practice Citizenship Interview #3 with Diana Arias
Today we are going to listen to Diana Arias (Columbia) new versions of the Easy Interview--15 questions based on the N-400 plus some civics questions. These interviews are part of the Round-Robin series of interviews and listening quizzes that will be release Labor Day 2017.
US Citizenship Podcast:
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Sunday, July 23, 2017
Naturalization Ceremony at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument July 4th, 2017
Next Step Productions: Naturalization Ceremony at Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument July 4th, 2017
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Naturalization Ceremony, July 4th, 2017;
Congratulations to the fifteen Americans who celebrated their Naturalized U.S. Citizenship today!!! From Next Step Media
Saturday, July 22, 2017
The American Indian in Postage Stamps
Teacher Jennifer says: As you look at the stamps in online exhibit below, find the American Indian Leader's name and tribe. Check if the tribe is listed as an answer to USCIS 100:87
Smithsonian Postal Museum: The American Indian in Postage Stamps: Profiles in Leadership, Accomplishment and Cultural Celebration (virtual exhibit)
Historic American Indian leaders honored here on postage stamps, exemplify a wide range of reaction to the radical confrontations that would drastically affect the traditions and culture of their peoples. Some chose resistance and war; others chose a path of adaptation and accommodation to a new way of life. In all cases, these leaders of nations were elder representatives of huge extended families, and their commitment to future generations was paramount.
USCIS 100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
▪ American Indians
▪ Native Americans
USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
[USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes.]
▪ Cherokee
▪ Navajo
▪ Sioux
▪ Chippewa
▪ Choctaw
▪ Pueblo
▪ Apache
▪ Iroquois
▪ Creek
▪ Blackfeet
▪ Seminole
▪ Cheyenne
▪ Arawak
▪ Shawnee
▪ Mohegan
▪ Huron
▪ Oneida
▪ Lakota
▪ Crow
▪ Teton
▪ Hopi
▪ Inuit
Friday, July 21, 2017
NEW Equality and Freedom Intermediate Level Lesson Plan from USCIS
USCIS: Intermediate Level
Smithsonian: Preparing for the Oath: Rights (video) (transcript pg 14-17)
This teacher guide features a student handout, Finish the Sentence—Rights, and steps for taking the class through the Rights theme. Download teacher guide.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Diep Bui's Practice Citizenship Interview
uscitizenpod: Summer School Practice Citizenship Interview #2 with Diep Bui
Today we are going to listen to Diep Bui new versions of the Easy Interview--15 questions based on the N-400 plus some civics questions. These interviews are part of the Round-Robin series of interviews and listening quizzes that will be release Labor Day 2017.
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
US Citizenship Summer Interview 2
LISTEN!
Today we are going to listen to a couple from Shanghai responding to two new versions of the Easy Interview--15 questions based on the N-400 plus some civics questions. These interviews are part of the Round-Robin series of interviews and listening quizzes that will be release Labor Day 2016.
Episodes of US Citizenship Podcast are now available on Stitcher plus the uscitizenpod YouTube channel where you will find more videos from our Summer School ESL/Citizenship at Milpitas Adult Education.
More News: I just received the proof for the new paperback edition of my book, US Citizenship Bootcamp. Prepare for the US Citizenship interview by completing a series of 10 interviews based on the USCIS N-400 Application for Naturalization (rev 03/26/16). The first interview includes 10 simple questions; the subsequent interviews gradually introduce new vocabulary and grammar patterns. Includes civics quizzes, 2 glossaries, Citizenship resources, and more!
You can get the ebook now from Apple iBook or Smashwords. However, the new paperback is a big improvement over the ebook: each chapter has picture and definition vocabulary quizzes plus an expanded chapter about the Oath of Allegiance. Order the book from ESLPublishing.com. I wil have more info sbout the book in a week or two.
US Citizenship Podcast
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Show: http://uscitizenpod.libsyn.com/
Email: uscitizenpod@gmail.com
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ebook: US Citizenship Bootcamp: Exercises and Quizzes to Pass the Naturalization Interview By Jennifer Gagliardi
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PaperbacK: US Citizenship Bootcamp: Exercises and Quizzes to Pass the Naturalization Interview By Jennifer Gagliardi
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Sunday, July 16, 2017
U.S. Citizenship's Final Step: The Oath | The Daily 360
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NYTimes: U.S. Citizenship's Final Step: The Oath | The Daily 360
In this 360° video, attend a naturalization ceremony with Zachee Pouga Tinhaga, a lawyer from Cameroon, as he takes the oath of allegiance to become a U.S. citizen.
By: Michael Kirby Smith, Niko Koppel, Guglielmo Mattioli
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Saturday, July 15, 2017
Summer School Citizenship Interview with Huong Nguyet Diep
uscitizenpod: Summer School Citizenship Interview with Huong Nguyet Diep
Easy Interview based on the Revised N-400 (1 pg, 15 qs)
- pdf: http://goo.gl/4FVFO4
- mp3: http://goo.gl/BUpwPZ
- pptx: https://goo.gl/b2BMT1
- vocab pdf: http://goo.gl/50NyZu
Plus the first half of the Coin Quiz
Friday, July 14, 2017
Prayer for Refugees
Teacher Jennifer says: I created this post in response to the following video. Learn more about the good work of Lutheran Social Services Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program. Call your Senators and Representatives or use the Countable app to publicly support or oppose the Travel Ban.
VOA News Video: Travel Ban Complicates Families Awaiting Refugee Foster Children
While a U.S.judge expanded the rules for coming to the U.S. under the travel order Thursday, some groups remain in limbo, including children without family who come to the U.S. to live with guardians known as foster parents. The refugee agency that serves the Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program says it doubts the new ruling affects. As Arash Arabasadi reports the would-be parents continue to wait. Originally published at - https://www.voanews.com/a/3944676.html
Thursday, July 13, 2017
CLINIC: The Story of US
CLINIC: The Story of US: Preview Clip
“The Story of Us” features Aden Batar, a Muslim from Somalia who became an American citizen after being granted asylum in the United States. Now, he works as the Immigration and Refugee Resettlement Director at Catholic Community Services of Utah in Salt Lake City. The show also highlighted the work of Holy Cross Ministries, particularly their services to victims of domestic abuse. In what may seem like an unlikely place for “outsiders” to make a home, Salt Lake City residents are creating a community where everybody is welcome.
It may be broadcast at any time. You can find a list of currently scheduled air dates for episodes in The Visionaries series here. “The Story of US” is part of Season 21.
The producers of the documentary, Visionaries, are also working with us to develop means for local organizations and Catholic media outlets to use the show for advocacy and promotional efforts. Please consider contacting your local affiliate and encouraging them to air this uplifting look at the work done with refugees and victims of human trafficking. Find contact information for your local PBS affiliate here: http://www.stationindex.com/tv/by-net/pbs
If you need further information or wish to preview the episode, please fill out the form on this page.
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
CUNY Citizenship Now!
CUNY Citizenship Now! provides free, high quality, and confidential immigration law services to help individuals and families on their path to U.S. citizenship.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
VOA News Words: Birthright Citizenship
VOA News Words: Birthright Citizenship
Birthright citizenship are a couple of long words. Find out what they mean and why they are important with your News Words hosts.
Originally published at - https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/3210131.html
Also see:
VOA Learning English: Some in US Questioning 'Birthright Citizenship' (2015)
Any baby born in the United States automatically becomes a U.S. citizen. This is called “birthright citizenship.” Republicans running for president are questioning whether it should continue to be the law of the land. Donald Trump is a New York businessman and television reality show host who wants to be president. He is calling for an end to the birthright citizenship policy.
VOA Learning English: An American National, But Not a Citizen (2016)
Except for American Samoa, people born in these territories automatically become U.S. citizens. They have many of the same rights as other U.S. citizens; however, they may not vote for president, and they do not pay federal taxes. People who live in American Samoa are U.S. nationals but are not automatically given birthright citizenship. In other words, they do not automatically become U.S. citizens at birth. (Read more)
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