U.S. History and Government

U.S. History and Government EL Civics Objective 40: Respond to questions about the history and government of the United States and talk about the flag of the United States. Mt. San Antonio College English as a Second Language Department Fall 2016

Level 1 EL Civics 2016-2017 Civic Objective 40: Respond to questions about the history and government of the United States and talk about the flag of the United States. Students will need to be able to: 1. Describe the colors and design of the American flag and discuss the meaning of the stars and stripes. 2. Identify the three branches of American government. 3. Identify three levels of American government and describe their major functions. 4. Write dictated sentences about U.S. history and government. 5. Describe the three branches of American Government. Major components: Short Talk Students need to do simple Google research to find images and information about the U.S. flag. They will need to prepare a visual such as a drawing or Power Point slides with photos and no text. They will need to prepare a short talk about the flag of the United States using their visuals. Items to include answers to these four questions: What are the colors of the flag? Why does the flag have 13 stripes? Why does the flag have 50 stars? What does the flag stand for? Role play of Citizenship Interview Students need to learn information about the U.S. government in class readings, discussions, online activities, and exercises. They will learn new vocabulary using Quizlet and flash cards. Ultimately, they need to be ready to answer 8 questions that the USCIS agent might ask during a citizenship interview. These may include: State your full name. What is your age? What is your current address? Why do you want to become a U.S. citizen? Explain how you support yourself. Who is the President of the United States? Dictation Students will read about U.S. history and government famous people and symbols. Students need to practice writing new vocabulary words and short sentences about U.S. history and government. Students will need to take practice dictation quizzes with sentences taken from their readings. For the test, students will be asked to write 2 sentences on their papers. Here are three examples: The United States flag is a symbol of freedom. The President lives in the White House. The United States flag is red, white, and blue. 1

Part 1 The American Flag, Symbols, and Celebrations 2

American Flag A. Reading The American flag is red, white, and blue. It has 13 stripes and 50 stars. The stars are white and are located in a field of blue. The stripes are horizontal and are red and white. Seven of them are red and six of them are white. The flag is displayed daily from sunrise to sunset in front of schools and government buildings like post offices and libraries. It is displayed with the blue field of stars nearest the staff. The staff is the pole that the flag hangs on. When the flag is displayed on a pole, it should be raised quickly and lowered slowly. On special holidays and occasions the flag is flown at half-staff. Half-staff means the flag is halfway up the pole. When the flag is flown half-staff, it is first raised quickly to the top of the pole and then slowly lowered to the halfway mark. At the end of the day, it is raised all the way to the top of the pole and then lowered slowly. The American flag was adopted in 1777 during the American War of Independence. The American War of Independence was from 1775-1783. B. True or False 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The American flag has three colors. The red stripes on the flag are vertical. The flag is displayed from sunset to sunrise. Stars on the flag are located in a blue field. Half-staff means the flag is flown halfway up the pole. C. Writing Correct the sentences. 1. the american flag is red white and blue 2. the flag was adopted in 1777 during the american war of independence Teachers: This free lifeskills worksheet may be copied for classroom use. Visit us on the web at www.elcivics.com for more downloadable ESL and EL Civics lesson material. 3

The American Flag The American flag is an important symbol of the United States. The flag has 13 red and white stripes. The stripes represent the 13 original colonies. There are 50 stars on the flag. Each star represents a state. Our national anthem is about the American flag. The name of the national anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner. The Star-Spangled Banner was written in 1814. 3

Saying the Pledge of Allegiance We show loyalty to the flag when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. This means that we promise to be loyal to the United States. When we say it, we stand, turn toward the flag, and put our right hand over our heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony. Courtesy of the USCIS Office of Citizenship. Here are some special words from the pledge. Practice these words with your teacher. Match the words with the meanings. 3 republic pledge allegiance indivisible nation liberty justice 1. cannot be separated or divided 2. loyalty 3. country where we elect our leaders 4. freedom 5. promise 6. fairness or equality 7. country 4

The Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty is a famous symbol of the United States. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor on Liberty Island. In 1886, France gave the statue to the United States. It was a symbol of friendship between France and the United States. Millions of immigrants saw the statue when they arrived in America. Today, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy. An immigrant family looking at the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Courtesy of the USCIS Historical Library. 5

National U.S. Holidays There are ten national U.S. holidays. On these holidays, many people do not work. Most banks, schools, and government offices are closed on national holidays. These holidays honor an important person or an event in U.S. history. For example, the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4. Every year we celebrate Independence Day on July 4. What is your favorite holiday? My favorite holiday is. Why do you like it? Because. Families participate in an annual Independence Day parade in Garrett Park, Maryland. Courtesy of the Newman family. 6

Complete the Chart Holidays Look at a calendar for this year. Write each holiday on the chart below. Write the exact date for this year. Memorial Day Labor Day New Year s Day Veterans Day Columbus Day Presidents Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Independence Day Christmas Thanksgiving Month Name of Holiday Date of Holiday January New Year s Day January 1, 20 February March April May June July August September October November December American Symbols and Celebrations - www.uscis.gov/citizenship 7

National U.S. Holidays 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 ACROSS adapted from www.elcivics.com DOWN 6 a day to remember and honor U.S. men and women who have died in military service (2 days) 7 Independence Day is on the fourth day of this month 10 commemorates a famous feast between the Indians and Pilgrims 11 Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus 1 holiday to honor U.S. workers, labor unions, and the struggle for employment rights (2 words) 2 day of the week Presidents' Day is on (2 words) 3 holiday that honors Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas in 1492 (2 words) 4 holiday on November 11th that honors military veterans (2 words) 5 month when we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 8 total number of U.S. national holidays 9 day of the month New Year's Day is on 8

Dictation Practice The American Flag, Symbols, and Celebrations Teachers: As a practice for the dictation part of the student s EL Civics test, dictate each sentence to the students as they write. Correct punctuation and capitalization will not be used in scoring. American Flag reading: 1. The American flag is red, white, and blue. 2. It has 13 stripes and 50 stars. 3. The stars are white. 4. Some stripes are red and some are white. 5. The flag is displayed daily from sunrise to sunset. The Statue of Liberty reading: 1. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor. 2. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy. 3. France gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States. National U.S. Holidays reading: 1. The United States has 10 U.S. holidays. 2. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4. 3. Many people do not work on holidays. 4. Presidents Day is in February. 5. Schools, banks, and government offices are closed on holidays. 9

Listening Practice with Video Go to http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/ Click start learning Click symbols and holidays Click on National Anthem from the video sequence squares below the introduction box National Anthem Read the questions below. Then, watch the video about the National Anthem. Answer the questions after the video. Watch the video again to check your answers. 1. What is the name of the National Anthem? a. America the Beautiful b. Pledge of Allegiance c. The Star-Spangled Banner d. God Bless America 2. What is an anthem? a. a book b. a song c. a person d. a country 3. What is the National Anthem about? a. the American Flag b. the War of 1812 c. George Washington d. stars 4. Who did the United States fight in the War of 1812? a. the flag b. American Indians c. the British d. Spain 5. What is a battle? a. bombs b. an anthem c. a flag d. a war 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpkp29luryc The Star-Spangled Banner Below are the words to the United States national anthem. Listen and sing along with the video. O say can you see, by the dawn s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket s red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there, O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 11

Part 1 Quiz The American Flag, Symbols, and Celebrations A. Circle the letter of the word that best completes the sentences or fill in the blank. 1. The colors of the American Flag are,, and. 2. Each star on the flag is for each. A. stripe B. country C. state D. white 3. There are stripes on the American Flag. A. 50 B. 13 C. 2 D. 100 4. Our National Anthem is about the. A. United States B. Immigrants C. A war D. American Flag 5. The American Flag is a symbol of. A. freedom B. happiness C. democracy D. both A and C 6. That Statue of Liberty is. A. in France. B. in New York. C. in Washington. D. none of the above B. Write down the sentences your teacher reads to you. 1. 2. 3. 12

Short Talk Students will need to produce a picture of the American Flag and give important information about it. Follow the steps below to search for a picture of the American Flag. You can also draw it. Read the 2 readings about the American Flag again (pages 2-3) to pick information about the flag that is important. Be prepared to talk about your visual of the American Flag. Students cannot use written notes or text. Questions you might want to answer in your short talk: 1. What are the colors of the flag? 2. Why does the flag have 13 stripes? 3. Why does the flag have 50 stars? 4. What does the flag stand for? Finding Pictures on the Internet Step 1: Click on the internet. 13

Step 2: A window will open to Google. In the search box under the GOOGLE, type the word of the picture you want to find American Flag. Then, click Google Search. Step 3: Click images at the top left-hand side. 14

Step 4: Click only the right button on your mouse and choose COPY image. Click on the picture you like to make it bigger. Click on the picture you like to make it bigger. Step 5: Open the Word program on the computer. Step 6: Choose blank document 15

Step 7: Click only the right button on your mouse and choose PASTE. Next, you see your picture from Google in Word. Step 8: Now, you have your picture and you are ready to print! Go to File and print. 16

Part 2 Famous Americans and U.S. History 17

GEORGE WASHINGTON George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Virginia. His parents were Augustine and Mary Washington. George grew up on a plantation in Virginia. He had seven brothers and sisters. Young George s father taught him at home. He was a good student. When he was sixteen, he started to work as a land surveyor, a person who measures land. When he was in his twenties, he joined the army. He was a commander during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, he was elected as the first President of the United States. As the first president, he was responsible for a lot of decisions about how presidents should act and what they should do. George Washington is sometimes called the Father of His Country. His birthday is celebrated in February. The Washington Monument was built to honor him, and his face is carved in Mount Rushmore. Washington, D.C. and Washington state are named after him. His picture is on the dollar bill and the quarter. Dollar Bill and Quarter Mt. Rushmore Washington D.C. 1. What is the purpose of this writing? A. to entertain B. to persuade C. to inform D. none of these 2. Where was George Washington born? A. Washington, D.C. B. Washington state C. Mount Rushmore D. Virginia 18

3. When is Washington s birthday celebrated? A. in the fall B. in the summer C. February D. January 4. According to the text, where can we see Washington now? A. The Washington Monument is a sculpture of him. B. He is on American money. C. He lives at the White House. D. He lives at Mount Vernon. 5. Why is George Washington called the Father of His Country? A. He was a surveyor of land. B. He was the first president. C. He was a leader in the army. D. none of these 19

Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky. A cabin is a small house made of wood. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Indiana. In 1830, the family moved to Illinois. As a boy, Abraham Lincoln loved books. He always borrowed books from his neighbors. He read them for a short time and then took them back to their owners. He grew very tall. He was 6 4 tall. He weighed 180 pounds. Abe Lincoln studied law in his free time. He was also interested in politics. He ran for political office. He lost in 1832. Later, he was elected to the Illinois legislature 4 times in 1834, 1836, 1838, and 1840. People in the legislature make the laws. He became president of the United States in 1861. He was the 16th president of the U.S. There was a war between the North and the South in the U.S. It was the Civil War. Lincoln called men to fight for the North. The North won the war. There were slaves in the South. Slaves work for no money. They must work. They are not free to do what they want. Lincoln set the slaves free in 1863. He let them go so they did not have to be slaves anymore. Lincoln is famous for that. Penny and 5 Dollar Bill 1) Where was Lincoln born? A. Illinois B. Indiana C. Kentucky D. Tennessee 2) Lincoln moved to Indiana at age A. 4. B. 6. C. 7. D. 12. 20

3) What did Lincoln do in his free time? A. He helped his neighbors. B. He enjoyed running. C. He studied wars D. He studied law. 4) When did Lincoln become president? A. 1838 B. 1840 C. 1861 D. 1863 5) Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States. A. 1st B. 6th C. 12th D. 16 th 6) A cabin is a A. hospital. B. forest. C. house. D. None of the above 7) To borrow means A. to use for awhile and then return. B. to trade one thing for another. C. to steal. D. to buy. 8) Politics is the study of A. government. B. war. C. law. D. None of the above 9) What is another word for elected? A. Driven B. Forced C. Chosen D. Ordered 10) The legislature is the part of government which A. judges people. B. makes the new laws. C. tells people to follow laws. D. All of the above. 21

Thomas Jefferson After attending College of William & Mary, Jefferson became a lawyer. He was then elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He served as governor of Virginia during the Revolution. He served as minister to France. He worked as George Washington s secretary of state, as John Adams s vice president America s third president. He was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. Third President Declaration of Independence Louisiana Purchase 22

1. Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Abraham Lincoln D. Barack Obama 2. Who is not on Mount Rushmore? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Abraham Lincoln D. Barack Obama 3. Thomas Jefferson was the president of the United States. A. 1 st B. 3 rd C. 6 th D. 16 th 4. Which state was Thomas Jefferson the governor of during the Revolution? A. Maryland B. Virginia C. California D. Georgia 5. After the college, what was Thomas Jefferson s job? A. doctor B. construction worker C. lawyer D. teacher 23

Dictation Practice George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson Teachers: As a practice for the dictation part of the student s EL Civics test, dictate each sentence to the students as they write. Correct punctuation and capitalization will not be used in scoring. George Washington reading: 1. George Washington was born in Virginia. 2. He was elected as the first President of the United States. 3. His birthday is celebrated in February. Abraham Lincoln reading: 1. Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky. 2. It was the Civil War. 3. Lincoln set the slaves free in 1863. Thomas Jefferson reading: 1. Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States. 2. He was a lawyer. 3. He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. 24

Listening Practice with Video Go to http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/ Click start learning Click famous citizens Click on George Washington from the video sequence squares below the introduction box Click on Abraham Lincoln from the video sequence squares below the introduction box Directions: Watch the video about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln then answer the questions below. 1. Who is the Father of Our Country? A. Thomas Jefferson B. George Washington C. Abraham Lincoln D. Barack Obama 2. When was George Washington president? A. 1800-1810 B. 1234-1325 C. 1789-1797 D. 2000-2004 3. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? A. He led the United States during the Civil War B. He led the United States during the Great Depression C. He led the United States during World War 1 D. He led the United States during the Revolution 4. When was Abraham Lincoln president? A. 1861-1865 B. 1234-1325 C. 1789-1797 D. 2000-2004 25

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Part 3 The United States Government How the U.S. Government Is Organized The Constitution of the United States divides the federal government into three branches to ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains too much control: 1. Legislative Makes laws (Congress) 2. Executive Carries out laws (President, Vice President, Cabinet) 3. Judicial Evaluates laws (Supreme Court and Other Courts) 27

The U.S. government has three branches or parts. One branch is the executive branch. The President is in charge of the executive branch. 1. What is the name of the President of the United States now? 2. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now? 3. What are the two major political parties in the United States? and. 4. What is the name of the political party of the President now? The Executive Branch www.uscis.gov/citizenship 28

Voting for Presidents President Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan stand at the podium at the Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Missouri, in 1976. Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-DIG-ppmsca-08490. We elect our President and Vice President every years. Fill in the election years. November 2008 Our last presidential election was in. Our next presidential election will be in. In what month do we vote for President?. Americans elect the President in November. The President takes office the next January. The President serves for four years. 29

What Happens Next? The President serves for four years. After four years, the President can decide to run again. For example, President George W. Bush served for four years. Then he ran for President again and he won. He served from 2001 to 2009. President George W. Bush. Official White House photo by Eric Draper. Sometimes the President cannot serve for four years. Sometimes the President resigns. Sometimes the President dies in office. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? For example, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. The same day, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson became President. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President? This has never happened in American history. Swearing in of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson as president aboard Air Force One following the death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. 30

The Legislative Branch U.S. Government Executive Legislative Judicial The legislative branch is one part of the U.S. government. The legislative branch is also called Congress. Congress makes federal laws. There are two parts of Congress: Senate House of Representatives This picture shows The Capitol Building. This is where Congress meets. Legislative Branch H www.uscis.gov/citizenship 31

The Senators of the 109th Congress. Courtesy of the U.S. Senate Photo Studio. The U.S. Senate There are one hundred members in the U.S. Senate. Each state has two U.S. Senators. A Senator represents all of the people in one state. If a state has a small population, like Hawaii, there are two U.S. Senators. If a state has a large population, like New York, there are two U.S. Senators. This way, every state has an equal vote in the Senate. We elect U.S. Senators for six years. Voting for your senator is an important right and responsibility. Who is one of your state s U.S. Senators now? 32 Legislative Branch H www.uscis.gov/citizenship 1

The U.S. House of Representatives The U.S. House of Representatives has 435 voting members. The number of U.S. Representatives for each state depends on the population. Some states have more representatives because they have more people. If the state has a large population, there are more representatives. For example, Texas has a large population. In 2010, Texas had 32 representatives. If the state has a small population, there are fewer representatives. For example, Wyoming has a small population. In 2010, Wyoming had one representative. C Congressman George W. Johnson of West Virginia with a Boy Scout band from his state, June 4, 1924 Courtesy of the Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-29200. We elect U.S. Representatives for two years. Name your U.S. Representative. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states? 33

The Legislative Branch Crossword Puzzle Across 6. The House of has 435 voting members. 8. Some states have more representatives because they have more. Down 1. There are three branches of. 2. There are one Senators in the U.S. Senate. 3. Congress makes federal. 4. Congress meets in the building. 5. The is one part of Congress. 7. We Senators for six years. 34

The Judicial Branch U.S. Government Executive Legislative Judicial The judicial branch is one part of the U.S. government. The judicial branch is called the court system. There are different levels of courts. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. The courts review laws. The courts explain laws. The courts decide if a law goes against the Constitution. Judicial Branch H www.uscis.gov/citizenship 35

The Supreme Court Justices in 2010. Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. Courtesy of the Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States. The United States Supreme Court has nine justices (also called judges). One justice is called the Chief Justice of the United States. The justices serve for life or until they retire. 1. What does the judicial branch do? 2. What is the highest court in the United States? 3. How many justices are on the Supreme Court? 4. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now? 36

Dictation Practice The United States Government Teachers: As a practice for the dictation part of the student s EL Civics test, dictate each sentence to the students as they write. Correct punctuation and capitalization will not be used in scoring. Use these pictures as a warm-up if desired. Dictation practice for the executive branch: 1. The United States government has three branches or parts. 2. The President works in the White House. 3. The President serves for four years. Dictation practice for the legislative branch: 1. The legislative branch is also called Congress. 2. Congress makes federal laws. 3. There are two parts of Congress. There is the Senate and the House of Representatives. Dictation practice for the judicial branch: 1. The judicial branch is called the court system. 2. The courts review laws. 3. The Supreme Court has nine justices. 37

Listening Practice with Video Go to http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/ Click start learning Click The Presidency Click on The President from the video sequence squares below the introduction box The President Read the questions below. Then, watch the video about the President. Answer the questions after the video. Watch the video again to check your answers. 1. Who is in charge of the executive branch? a. president b. chief justice c. secretary of state d. vice president 2. The president is the commander and chief of the. a. courts b. military c. California d. Senate 3. The president represents the U.S. to other. a. businesses b. cities c. countries d. states 38

Quiz for Part 3 The United States Government Name: Date: A. Circle the correct words to finish these sentences. (2 points each) 1. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Superior 2. The President of the United States is the head of the Legislative branch. Executive branch. Judicial branch. 3. The U.S. Congress is made up of the Senate and the Assembly. House of Representatives. B. Write down the sentences your teacher reads to you. (3 points each) 4. 5. 6. 7. C. Answer these questions. (2 points each) 8. Name the three branches of the U.S. government: 9. What branch of the government makes the laws? 10. What branch of the government enforces the laws? 39

11. What branch of the government interprets the laws? 12. Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court? D. Your teacher will ask you a question. Speak loudly and clearly. Your teacher will give you a score for your answer. (2 points) 13. Total Points / 34 points 40

Part 4 Citizenship Interview Interview video links with practice scripts, target vocabulary, and examples of civics portion of interview. 41

Citizenship Interview Videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj--2k3ems4 Mrs. Garcia (intro/personal info interview until 4:38) (8:05 - civics & English test) A: Hello. You must be Mrs. Garcia. B: Yes, good to meet you. A: Please, have a seat. B: Thank you. A: Who came here with you today? B: My spouse. A: I am going to ask you some questions. You will need to answer them truthfully. B:Of course. A: Please tell me your name. B: My name is. A: How long have you been a permanent resident of the U.S.? A: When did you come here? B: ago. A: What country are you from? What nationality? B: A:Were you born in ^? B: I was born in. A: Are you married? B: A: How many times have you been married? B: A: When did you get married? B: A: Is your spouse a citizen of the United States? B: I m sorry. Can you repeat again? A: Is your husband a U.S. citizen? B: A: What is your home address? B: A: How long have you lived there? B: years A: What is your phone number? B: A: Where do you work? B: A: What do you do there? What is your job? B: A: Do you have children? B: A: How many? B: A: What are their names? B: 42

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prios7-4os0 Mr. Huang (intro/personal info interview until 4:00) (8:16 - civics & English test) A: How do you like the weather today? B: it s a bit hot, but I like it. A: I do too. A: Mr. Huang, I m going to review your N-400 today and ask you some questions. B: Ok. A: What is your full name please? B: A: When did you become a permanent resident of the United States? B: ago. A: Can you tell me where you were born? What country? B: A: Are you parents U.S. citizens? B: A: What s your current marital status? B: A: What is your email address? B: A: What is your race? B: A: What is your eye color? B: A: How many times have you been married? B: A: What s your spouse's immigration status? B: A: Do you have any children? B: A: What are their names? B: Vocabulary (from both videos) citizen spouse truthfully of course resident permanent resident race nationality married full name be born current marital status divorced immigration status 43

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[Teachers Only] Part 1 Quiz ANSWER KEY 1. Red white and blue 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D 6. A Part 2 ANSWER KEYS George Washington 1. C 2. D 3. C 4. B 5. B Abraham Lincoln 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. B Thomas Jefferson 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B Part 3 Quiz ANSWER KEY 1. Supreme Court 2. Executive 3. The House of Representatives 45

4. The United States government has three branches or parts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pts. 0 pts. Sentence is written with no errors. Sentence has 1 error in spelling or an omission of a word. Sentence is understandable, but has 2 errors in spelling or an omission of a word. Not a sentence, more than 2 errors. 5. The President serves for four years. 6. The legislative branch is also called Congress. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pts. 0 pts. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pts. 0 pts. Sentence is written with no errors. Sentence has 1 error in spelling or an omission of a word. Sentence is understandable, but has 2 errors in spelling or an omission of a word. Not a sentence, more than 2 errors. Sentence is written with no errors. Sentence has 1 error in spelling or an omission of a word. Sentence is understandable, but has 2 errors in spelling or an omission of a word. Not a sentence, more than 2 errors. 7. The judicial branch is called the court system. 3 pts. 2 pts. 1 pts. 0 pts. Sentence is written with no errors. Sentence has 1 error in spelling or an omission of a word. Sentence is understandable, but has 2 errors in spelling or an omission of a word. Not a sentence, more than 2 errors. 46

Refer to the rubric below for scoring each answer in questions 10 15. 8. Legislative, Executive, Judicial 9. Legislative 10. Executive 11. Judicial 12. Chief Justice William Renquist 2 pts. 1 pts. 0 pts. Question is answered completely and correctly. Question is partially answered, no difficulty understanding the response. Question not answered, answered incorrectly, or incomprehensible. 13. Who is the current leader of the Executive Branch? 47

Quizlet Instructions for Teachers Quizlets have been made for various reading topics related to US. History and Government - USCIS lessons to help students better understand the readings and practice new vocabulary. URL: www.quizlet.com Username: esl_levelone Password: 2016teacher Good for 7/12/206 to 7/11/2017 Class Name: EL Civics US Government Class URL: https://quizlet.com/_2e5v58 Useful Links and Websites for Practice https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/teachers/lesson-plans-and-activities http://online.themlc.org/course/view.php?id=48 o Comprehensive site that covers the EL Civics Objective 40 in its entirety. There are videos, listening/reading lessons, and links to useful pages that expand understanding and offer additional study materials. https://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/photogallery/the-presidents o This is a slideshow of all the U.S. Presidents. A link to a biography comes up at each slide for each president. Biographies are difficult. https://www.usa.gov/ o List of agencies and contact information. Would be interesting to show students how easy it is to contact the President and the state Governor for example. Emails, telephone numbers and addresses are included. http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/ o Interactive online practice site for students to participate in self-directed learning on US history & government topics of their choice (i.e. geography, famous people, wars, etc.). Site includes videos and practice activities for all aspects of the citizenship process. Uses 100 questions as basis for video content. I recommend the start learning because the test yourself section only asks for answers to the 100 civics questions. If the activities seem too advanced, students could be instructed to watch a video of their choice and, perhaps, write a short summary about it. http://www.eslamerica.us/lifeskills.html http://enchantedlearning.com/usa/label/13/13.shtml o This is an extra activity because we need to relate the thirteen stripes on the flag to the original thirteen colonies. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/n-400.pdf o N-400 Application for Naturalization 48