What's New in Civics Education and Citizenship Prep?

 

CCAE 2023: What's New in Civics Education and Citizenship Prep?

Friday, April 14, 2023 11:00 am | Oakland Marriott City Center Salon G

Jennifer Gagliardi jgagliardi@scoe.net

Download  Google Slides pdf of the presentation (live links!)

Teaching U.S. Citizenship Preparation padlet

bit.ly/uscit-padlet

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 70 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Min's D-5 Level Interview

• Series D: 25 Questions

  • Interview D1
  • Interview D2
  • Interview D3
  • Interview D4
  • Interview D5

N-400

• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 69 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Level D Practice 4 and "Places" Civics Questions

• Series D: 25 Questions

  • Interview D1
  • Interview D2
  • Interview D3
  • Interview D4
  • Interview D5

N-400

• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 68 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Derek's D-3 Level Interview

• Series D: 25 Questions

  • Interview D1
  • Interview D2
  • Interview D3
  • Interview D4
  • Interview D5

N-400

• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 67 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Thuy's D-2 Level Interview

• Series D: 25 Questions

  • Interview D1
  • Interview D2
  • Interview D3
  • Interview D4
  • Interview D5

N-400

• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 66 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Kazi's D Level Interview

• Series D: 25 Questions

  • Interview D1
  • Interview D2
  • Interview D3
  • Interview D4
  • Interview D5

N-400

• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• n-400r-12j   Military Service
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.10 Loyalty and the Oath
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.16 Symbols and Holidays

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for the April page
• April 18: Income Tax Day page (postponed because of Passover, Easter, and DC Emancipation Day)

A U.S. Citizenship Quiz for Easter

uscitizenpod: A U.S. Citizenship Quiz for Easter 

This quiz pairs ten citizenship questions with ten American Christians from the western Catholic and Protestant traditions:

• Bartolomé de las Casas
• Sojourner Truth
• Aimee Semple McPherson
• Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin
• Bishop Fulton Sheen
• Mother Angelica
• Billy Graham
• Huston Smith
• Watchman Nee

Later, dig deeper into the lives of these saints. For example, Bartolome de las Casas was once a slave owner himself, but changed. His failed mission in Puerto Rico compelled him to take holy orders as a Dominican friar. This change eventually led to his new job as the Bishop of Chiapas, Mexico where used his power to fight for civil rights. Reading his works today, it would be easy to imagine what he would say about the Black Lives Matter movement, Puerto Rico's economic woes, or the increased militarization of U.S.-Mexico border. Download the bonus quiz pdf!
Also see:

• Happy Pascha! A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of Eastern Orthodox Christian Americans
• U.S. Citizenship Resources for April

Passover Haggadahs Celebrating our Immigrant Nation and a Citizenship POP Quiz

Lady Liberty Opening the gate to a immigrant Jewish family. Source.

The United States is a Nation of Immigrants.  Each immigrant group brings it unique story.

Passover (Pesach) is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the emancipation of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt.

The Haggadah is a Jewish text that is read every year during the Passover meal (Seder).  

Here are  four haggadahs which remember that the Jews were once refugees, too, and are obligated to seek justice for "the Stranger."

ADL: FOUR QUESTIONS: SEEKING IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE JUSTICE ON PASSOVER A Haggadah Supplement
This Passover, let us all embrace the lessons of this holiday’s story and extend a hand of friendship to our immigrant and refugee neighbors and advocate for their rights. 

AWJS: Next Year in a Just World
This year, put social justice on your Seder table. Use the AJWS Global Justice Haggadah to spark meaningful conversations at your Seder — and connect our shared story of liberation with people fighting for freedom around the world today.

HIAS: Passover Resources
Explore the connections between the ancient Passover story and today's refugees. For ideas about how to incorporate the HIAS Haggadah at your Seder, watch the HIAS webinar, Bringing Refugee Stories to Your Seder. 

Mishkan Chicago: Not Only Them but Us Haggadah

New England ADL: A Nation of Immigrants Community Seder Haggadah

RAC: Passover Resources

Many good resources, including 16 modern haggadot.

ReCustom: Passover Haggadah

This collection features several social justice haggadadot.

Also see:

VOANews: New York Mosque Hosts Passover Celebrations


POP QUIZ

100:03. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

100:09. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

100:10. What is freedom of religion?

100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

100:58. What is one reason colonists came to America?

100:76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

100:95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?*

100:100. Name two national U.S. holidays.

Also visit: 

• more U.S. Citizenship Resources for April

updated 2025-04-11

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 65 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Bootcamp: Exemptions and Accommodations

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for April
• GOOD FRIDAY Faith-Based Immigration and Refugee Resources
• A U.S. Citizenship Quiz for Easter

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 64 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: A Practice Citizenship Interview for Mrs. Muthurajan

The Muthurajans visited Milpitas Adult School to record a practice interview for the mother.  Here are three more comments about the interview:

NOTE 1: Most examiners would ask if the applicant has any requested any ACCOMMODATIONS or EXEMPTIONS

NOTE 2: USCIS may ask further questions about financial support.  Many retirees have pensions/savings or are supported by their family. Prepare your answer.

NOTE 3: I forgot to ask a very important question about TAXES.  USCIS asks everyone about taxes.  Many retirees do not pay taxes because they don't have an income.  (However some retirees do have income from investments.  Prepare your correct response!)

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for April

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 63 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: La Entrevista de Ciudadanía en Español con audio mejorado

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Interview with Elvia Velázquez (cc--updated!)

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• more U.S. Citizenship Resources for April

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 62 | 2023

 

uscitizenpod: Tasleem's Interview

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs) Script
• Before the Interview: 7 Questions about Exemptions and Accommodations PLUS 65/20 Civics Questions video

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 135.05 KB)

 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 276.56 KB)

65/20豁免之公民問題

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 240.21 KB)

65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 171.73 KB)

Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 201.56 KB)

Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption

Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 232.9 KB)

Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20

N-400

• n-400r-12h   Crime
• n-400r-12i   Deportation
• New Readers Press "Tricky Vocabulary in Part 12 of
• the N-400 Application"

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Government Basics
• Preparing the Oath: Responsibilities
• PDFs
• USCIS: Your Government and You
• USCIS: Rights and Responsibilities

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.9 Illegal Activities — Criminal Record and Crimes
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.10: Our System of Government — Civics
• 3.15 Rights and Responsibilities — Civics

Learn More:

• U.S. Citizenship Resources for April