U.S. Citizenship Class 27, Fall 2018, Milpitas Adult School

VOANews: New Exhibit Explores Power of Press in Revolutionary America

When America declared its independence from Britain in 1776, colonists learned about the ground-breaking news through newspapers. The first paper to publish the newly adopted Declaration of Independence is the centerpiece of a multi-media exhibit in Washington that explores the power of a press that set the path for revolution. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.

N-400

• Voices of Freedom Activity Book: Part 12 Vocabulary F
• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016)
• pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw
• ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb (corrected!)
• vocab pdf: https://goo.gl/kaekRV

Civics

• Voices of Freedom by Bill Bliss Ch.7 Revolutionary War & the Declaration of Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• VOA Learning English: America's Birthplace: Independence National Historical Park (mp3 and article)
  This week, our U.S. National Parks journey takes us to the eastern city of Philadelphia, an important place in American history.
• Establishing Independence - Intermediate Level
  The Establishing Independence lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 8, 9, 61, 62, 63, 64, 69, 70, and 99.
  

  Download lesson plan (PDF, 2.41 MB)

  Download handouts (PDF, 1.57 MB)

  Download answer key (PDF, 46 KB)

Integration

• Nithya Deepak: Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs for Independence Day pdf