Chau's interview is tomorrow. He answers all 100 questions in 16 minutes. Wish him luck!
Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, and 87.
Monday, November 30, 2020
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Saturday, November 28, 2020
The Invention of Thanksgiving
SmithsonianNMAI: The Invention of Thanksgiving
Voice: Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche)
From the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian exhibition "Americans."
USCIS 100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
USCIS 100:100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
Friday, November 27, 2020
Cuban American Mayorkas Brings Immigration Experience to DHS
Thursday, November 26, 2020
U.S. Citizenship Resources for Thanksgiving
uscitizenpod: Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2017 mp3 and video and pdf
US Citizenship Podcast
- Thanksgiving
- A US Citizenship Quiz about the History of Thanksgiving (2018) video / mp3 / pdf
- Thanksgiving Citizenship Interview 2017 mp3 and video
- 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
- 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
- All people want to be free.
- Many people come to America for freedom.
- Native American Heritage Month
- President John F. Kennedy
American English at State
EL Civics
- ELCivics.com: Thanksgiving
- ELCivics.com: The 13 Original Colonies
- ELCivics.com: American Indian Tribes
ESL Library
- Thanksgiving Literacy
- Thanksgiving Low Intermediate
Kahoot.it
Thanksgiving and USCIS Citizenship QuestionsThanksgiving Activities: Getting Ready for ThanksgivingThanksgiving Activities: Preparing the Meal
Thanksgiving Activities: Eating the Meal
Thanksgiving Activities: Relaxing after the Meal
Thanksgiving Weekend
Learning Chocolate
VOA News and VOA Learning English
USCIS Thanksgiving Resources
- '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)
- 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 lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, 64, 96, and 100.
Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy students and low beginners covering civics test item 100.
The Early America lesson plan and handouts for low intermediate and intermediate learners covering civics test items 10, 58, 59, and 87.
Check back for more resources (updated 11/16/2022)
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
What Is the US Transition Process?
VOANews: What Is the US Transition Process?
In the United States, transition is the process during which the president-elect prepares to take control of the administration. What's involved? VOA explains.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Citizenship Fall Class 29
uscitizenpod: Thanksgiving
Fall Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT
For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org
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Password: 226317
Direct Link to the Fall Citizenship Zoom Class
Warm-up
N-400
- A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
Civics
- si.edu: Preparing the Oath: A Growing Nations
- USCIS: Thanksgiving (beginning) 2 and 3
Integration
Monday, November 23, 2020
Turkey Pardons are a Long Presidential Tradition
The tradition of a presidential pardon of a turkey dates back decades #happythanksgiving
Sunday, November 22, 2020
City of Tulsa Hosts Drive-In Naturalization Ceremony
Nearly 60 participants representing 24 countries were naturalized in Tulsa’s first outdoor, drive-in naturalization ceremony at the historic Admiral Twin Drive-In theater.
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Hùng Đỗ nói về cuộc Phỏng vấn Quốc tịch Hoa Kỳ của mình
uscitizenpod: Hùng Đỗ nói về cuộc Phỏng vấn Quốc tịch Hoa Kỳ của mình.
Hùng đã đi phỏng vấn tại Santa Ana, CA. Trước khi cuộc phỏng vấn bắt đầu, họ đã đưa cho anh ta một chiếc iPad. Nhân viên này sau đó đến một văn phòng khác, tháo khẩu trang và nói chuyện với Hùng qua iPad. Hùng đã có thể nhìn và nghe rõ người cán bộ. Ngoài ra Hùng cũng trả lời các câu hỏi bằng tiếng Việt trong một video riêng.
- Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview (English)
- Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview (podcast) (Nov 21 8:00 AM PST)
- Hùng Đỗ nói về cuộc Phỏng vấn Quốc tịch Hoa Kỳ của mình. (Nov 21 8:00 AM PST)
Friday, November 20, 2020
Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview
uscitizenpod: Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview
Hung went to his interview in Santa Ana, CA. Before the interview began, they gave him an iPad. The officer then went to another office, took off his mask, and talked to Hung via the iPad. Hung was able to see and hear the officer clearly. Also Hung answered questions in Vietnamese in a separate video.
- Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview (English)
- Hung Do talks about his U.S. Citizenship Interview (podcast) (Nov 21 8:00 AM PST)
- Hùng Đỗ nói về cuộc Phỏng vấn Quốc tịch Hoa Kỳ của mình. (Nov 21 8:00 AM PST)
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Citizenship Fall Class 28
uscitizenpod: Typical Citizenship Interview
Fall Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT
For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org
Join Zoom Meeting
ID: 597 738 4168
Password: 226317
Direct Link to the Fall Citizenship Zoom Class
Warm-up
N-400
- A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
Civics
- si.edu: Preparing the Oath: A Growing Nations
- USCIS: Thanksgiving (beginning) 1
Integration
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
What Is a Concession Speech?
VOANew: What Is a Concession Speech?
This is the type of speech no politician wants to give after an election. In U.S. politics, it is customary for the loser to give a concession speech. VOA explains the American tradition.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Citizenship Fall Class 27
VOA Learning English: Linh's Common Interview
Fall Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT
For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org
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ID: 597 738 4168
Password: 226317
Direct Link to the Fall Citizenship Zoom Class
Warm-up
N-400
- A "Common" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (53qs, 2pgs) pdf
- si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Geography
- USCIS: Geography (Intermediate) student pdf
Integration
- Citizenship Interview with Juah Sarwee plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols pdf
Monday, November 16, 2020
What Is a Peaceful Transfer of Power?
It hasn't always been easy, but it is a hallmark of American democracy. The peaceful transfer of power refers to the process during which control of the executive branch of the U.S. government is exchanged. What's involved?
Sunday, November 15, 2020
New York State's first drive-in Naturalization Ceremony
SchenectadyCounty: September 25, 2020 Naturalization Ceremony
New York State's first drive-in Naturalization Ceremony took place at Schenectady County Community College on Friday, September 25, 2020. The Honorable Judge Mark Powers presided over the ceremony, which is an official session of the New York State Supreme Court. County Clerk Cara M. Ackerley administered the Oath of Allegiance to 43 applicants.
Saturday, November 14, 2020
NEW USCIS 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2020 version)
USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after Dec. 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. For more information, visit The 2020 Version of the Civics Test page. Applicants for naturalization with a filing date before Dec. 1, 2020, are required to take the 2008 version of the civics test.
With the 2020 version of the civics test, the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test. All questions on the test are asked orally.
There are no changes to the English portion of the naturalization civics test. You must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
Friday, November 13, 2020
The Electoral College, explained
VOX: The Electoral College, explained
Why some Americans’ votes count more than others.
Watch more of our election coverage: http://vox.com/ElectionVideos
In the 2000 US presidential election, the Democratic candidate got half a million more votes than the Republican. The Democrat lost. Sixteen years later the same thing happened again. In the US, if you run for president, it does not actually matter how many people in the country vote for you. What matters instead is an arcane system for selecting America’s head of state called the Electoral College.
The Electoral College is the reason the US has something called “swing states,” and it’s the reason those places get to decide the future of the country. It’s the reason presidential candidates almost never campaign in the country’s biggest cities. And more recently, it’s also the reason that Republican candidates have been able to eke out victories in the presidential election without actually getting the most votes.
The Electoral College makes some Americans’ votes more powerful than others. In fact, that’s part of the reason we have it to begin with; in the country’s early years, the Electoral College helped give the votes of Southern Whites more weight than the votes of Northerners. The idea at its core, that certain votes simply matter more than others, is baked into the American tradition. In the 2020 election, it may decide the winner.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Citizenship Fall Class 26
VOA Learning English: Congress Explained
Fall Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT
For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org
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ID: 597 738 4168
Password: 226317
Direct Link to the Fall Citizenship Zoom Class
Warm-up
N-400
- An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016)
Civics
USCIS: The Legislative Branch lesson plans (beginning) si.edu: Preparing the Oath: Congress
Integration
- B-7 class quiz pdf
Extra Credit:
- VOA Learning English: The Unique Invention of the American President article and audio
- VOA Learning English: America's President series
- VOA Learning English: America Presidents separate articles, audio, videos
- VOA Learning English: America Presidents video playlist
- VOA Learning English: Congress articles, audio, videos
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Citizenship Resources for Veterans Day
Updated 11/11/2021
A Citizenship Question in Honor of Veterans Day
This quiz is based on :
More Veterans Day Resources from uscitizenpod:
A Citizenship Question in Honor of Veterans Day
This quiz is based on :
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
2021
- USCIS: USCIS Commemorates Veterans Day with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
- Boundless Immigration: U.S. to Naturalize Thousands of Military Members in Honor of Veterans Day
- CBS: Biden honors service members on Veterans Day
- Navajo Nation TV and Film: 2021 | Veterans Day Tribute
- VOANews: American Mother Reflects on Son's Sacrifice in Afghanistan
More Resources
- ESL sites: ESLPod.com Blog: When They Moved Veterans Day (Then Moved It Back Again)
- StoryCorps: #VeteransVoices: Stories of Service Members and Military Families playlist
- 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
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: 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: 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
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Citizenship Fall Class 25
VOANews: Video Slideshow: US Presidents
Fall Citizenship Zoom Class is Tue and Thu 7:00-8:30 pm PDT
For one-on-one interviews 6:00-7:00--email Teacher Jennifer jgagliar@musd.org
Join Zoom Meeting
ID: 597 738 4168
Password: 226317
Direct Link to the Fall Citizenship Zoom Class
Warm-up
N-400
- A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) (updated 06/12/2016)
- script pdf / google slides (corrected!) / vocabulary pdf
Civics
- si.edu: Preparing the Oath: The Presidency plus USCIS 100:28 (President), 100:30 (succession), 100:29 (VP), 100:31 (succession)
- USCIS:
- The Executive Branch (beginning)
Integration
- N-400 Casual Interview Quiz pdf
- A 21-Question “Salute” for Veterans Day Quiz based on the USCIS 100qs pdf
Extra Credit:
- VOA Learning English: The Unique Invention of the American President article and audio
- VOA Learning English: America's President series
- VOA Learning English: America Presidents separate articles, audio, videos
- VOA Learning English: America Presidents video playlist