U.S. Citizenship Lesson 16 | 2022

 

uscitizenpod: Elementary Citizenship Interview

• Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400 (21qs) 
• Presentation
• Script
• Vocabulary Picture Quiz
• Vocabulary Picture notes 

N-400

• n-400r-5       Residence
• n-400r-6       Parents
• n-400r-7       Biographic Info
• n-400r-8       Work and School
• n-400r-9       Travel outside the US

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Rights
• Preparing the Oath: 1800s
• PDFs
• USCIS: Bill of Rights and Other Amendments
• USCIS: Early America
• USCIS: 1800s History
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf
• uscitizenpod: Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quizzes
  • Bill of Rights pptx slides
  • Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 01
  • Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz

USA Learns 

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.5 Employment, Schools, and Travel
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.6 The Bill of Rights and Other Amendments
• 3.7 The 1800s and Civil War

Learn More:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

Happy Birthday President Franklin Roosevelt!

 

VOA Learning English: America's Presidents - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882 - April 12, 1945) was the 32nd president of the United States from 1933 until his death in 1945. 

Before becoming President, he was Governor of New York from 1929 to 1932, Assistant United States Secretary of the Navy from 1913 to 1920 and a state senator from the state of New York.

After he was elected President, he started a series of popular programs known as the New Deal to fight against the Great Depression. The New Deal gave people jobs building roads, bridges, dams, parks, schools, and also created Social Security. The United States did not fully recover from the Great Depression until it entered World War II.

He served 12 years as President, dying shortly after beginning his 4th term, the longest ever spent in office. After his death, the 22nd Amendment came into effect, limiting how long a person could be President. (source)

Learn More:

• ESL Library: Franklin D. Roosevelt (Subscription required!)
• NPS: Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt - National Park Service
• NPS: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
• VOA Learning English: Franklin D. Roosevelt: Powerful

POP QUIZ

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

USCIS 100:26. We elect a President for how many years?

USCIS 100:30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

USCIS 100:32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

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

USCIS 100:43. Who is the Governor of your state now?

USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now?

USCIS 100:78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.*

USCIS 100:80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II? 

USCIS 100:81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?

Happy Birthday President William McKinley!

 

VOA Learning English: America's Presidents - William McKinley

William McKinley Jr. (January 29, 1843 – September 14, 1901) was the 25th president of the United States, from 1897 until his assassination in 1901. Before he became President, McKinley was a congressman and Governor of Ohio.  During his term, Congress declared war against Spain in Latin America. This was the Spanish-American War (1898). After this war, the United States annexed Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, and Wake Island (now part of the "United States Minor Outlying Islands). Also, the U.S. deposed Queen Liliuokalani and annexed Hawaii. After McKinley's death, his vice president Theodore Roosevelt became president.

Learn more:

• VOA Learning English:  William McKinley: Imperial
• NPS: William McKinley Tomb
• NPS: Denali or Mount McKinley?
• NPS: Saxton-McKinley House | First Ladies National Historic Site and the National First Ladies Library
• History: William McKinley

POP QUIZ:

USCIS 100:21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members? 

USCIS 100:22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

USCIS 100:23. Name your U.S. Representative.

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

USCIS 100:30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

USCIS 100:32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

USCIS 100:43. Who is the Governor of your state now?

USCIS 100:72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.

USCIS 100:91. Name one U.S. territory.

USCIS 100:92. Name one state that borders Canada

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 15 | 2022

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 5 and "Fives & Sixes" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-5
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Fives" and "Sixes"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 14 | 2022

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 4 + "Fours" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-4
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Fours"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 13 | 2022

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 3 + "Threes" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-3
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Threes"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 12 | 2022

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 2 + "Twos" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C-2
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Twos"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 11 | 2022

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uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level C Practice 1 + "Ones" Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview C1
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: Geography Quiz
• uscitizenpod: Dollar Quiz
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: "Ones"
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• Citizenship Resources for Lunar New Year (will update soon)!

2022 County Executive Oath Ceremony, Lehigh County PA

 

Lehigh County PA: 2022 County Executive Oath Ceremony 

VOA Unpacked: Root Causes of Central Americans’ Migration to US

 

VOANews: VOA Unpacked: Root Causes of Central Americans’ Migration to US

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 10 | 2022

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 5 and Civics Questions about Independence

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B1
• Interview B2
• Interview B3
• Interview B4
• Interview B5
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• n-400r-4       Contact Info
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• USCIS: The US Constitution 
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Independence Quiz
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• 2.3 Information about You 
• 2.4 Contact Information
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 09 | 2022

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 4 and Random Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B4
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• n-400r-3       Accommodations
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: Benjamin Franklin & the Constitution
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Random Questions Set 1
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.3 Information about You 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 08 | 2022

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 3 + Civic Names & Positions Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B3
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-2       Info About You
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Writing the Constitution
• PDFs
• USCIS: Establishing Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Civics Name
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice 
• 2.3 Information about You 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.5 The Constitution

Learn more:

• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 07 | 2022

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 2 and Random Civics Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B2
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-1       Eligibility
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• PDFs
• USCIS: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Random Questions Set 2
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.2 Questions and Short Answers  
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 

Learn more:

• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

U.S. Citizenship Lesson 06 | 2022

 

 

uscitizenpod: Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview: Level B Practice 1 + Historical Names & Symbols Questions

N-400 Practice

• Mix and Match Citizenship Interviews
• Interview B1
• ALL Mix-and-Match U.S. Citizenship Interview scripts
• N-400 Section Interviews
• n-400r-0       Before the Interview plus mp3
• ALL N-400 Section Interviews

Civics:

• Videos
• Preparing the Oath: Establishing Independence
• PDFs
• USCIS: George Washington and the War of Independence
• uscitizenpod: EXTRA PRACTICE: Historic Names
• uscitizenpod: A Handy Copy of the USCIS 100 Questions (updated) pdf

USA Learns:

• N-400 Interview Practice
• 2.1 Unit Introduction 
• Civics, Reading, and Writing Practice
• 3.4 The Declaration of Independence 

Learn more:

• uscitizenpod: Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

US Citizenship Resources for Martin Luther King, Jr Day

updated 01-17-2022

uscitizenpod: Three Questions for MLK Day
Three Citizenship Questions for MLK Day focused on the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.  Read/listen to the whole quiz below.

14 USCIS Questions in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This quiz matches 14 USCIS civics questions with speeches and events from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who worked for equality for all Americans and for all those who thirst for peace and justice throughout the world mp3 and pdf




Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day mp3 and pdf





A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r of Juah Sarwee from Fish Town, Liberia plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols (2017) pdf  

A Citizenship Interview Quiz for Paulette Poujol-Oriol (Port-au-Prince, Haiti) (2018) pdf

Kahoot: Citizenship Questions in Honor of Martin Luther King, Dr Day! 

Learning Chocolate: Martin Luther King Jr Day

MLK Day Special mp3

uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Resources for African-American History Month
During the month of February, we explore the connection between the USCIS History and Civics questions and African American History. We also include Citizenship, Immigration, and Gov't Resources in African Languages! 

VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:

• US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. 
• Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized 
• Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr 
• Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers 
• African American Remember Discrimination of the Past 
• King's Role in Obama's Rise to Power
• Search for much more at VOANews and VOA Learning English
• Americans Mark Martin Luther King Holiday Amid Pandemic, Political Violence (2021)
• New Film Explores FBI’s Secret Effort Against Martin Luther King Jr. (2021)
• Biden Volunteers at Food Bank Ahead of MLK Day (2022)

Also check out:

• American English at State: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• BingoMaker: Martin Luther King, J. Bingo Cards
• Bloomberg Quicktake: MLK's Family Joins Voting Rights March in Arizona (2022)
• Census.gov "I Have a Dream" – Learning About Martin Luther King Jr.
• Census.gov: Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday and Day of Service: January 20, 2020
• CNN: MLK shares view on the filibuster in 60-year-old interview clip (1963/2022)
• ELCivics.com: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lesson
• ESLHolidayLessons.com: MLK Day
• ESLlibrary.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• ESOL Courses: A Reading about Martin Luther King Jr 
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• FIS.edu: Correct a MLK essay
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader 
• MLK Institute @ Stanford: Liberation Curriculum (lesson plans and resources)
• A TIME TO BREAK SILENCE: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students (free pdf)
• PBS: The American Experience: Citizen King
• NPG.si.edu: One Life Martin Luther King, Jr
• NPS.gov: Martin Luther King Day--Plan Your Visit to a National Park!
• NPS.gov: Martin Luther King Jr National Historical site, Georgia
NPS.gov: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S. National Park Service, Washington DC)
• NPS: Martin Luther King Jr NPS (YouTube channel)
• si: Preparing the Oath: USCIS 100:84. 100:85
• state.gov: Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (2022)
• ThingLink: "Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Advanced ESL 
• Trip Hacks DC: MLK Historic Sites in Washington DC--LIVE! (2022)
• UrbanIntellecturals: Stories, News, Lesson Plans, and more.  Check out their new Flash cards.
• USCIS: Fighting for Our Rights
• USCIS: Equality and Freedom 
  
• wh.gov (Obama): Participating in a Service Project for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• wh.gov: President Biden honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2022)
• wh.gov: 10th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (2021)