Civics Corner Part 07

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Interview Small Talk How are you? I’m good, thank you. And you? How’s the weather outside? Oh, not bad How did you come here today? I drove my car; my daughter drove me. What’s the traffic like? Not too bad – only 20 minutes to get here.

Interview Small Talk Why did you come here today? I want to become an American citizen Why do you want to be a U. S. citizen? I want to vote, have a US passport, live with my family Have you studied for the citizenship test? Yes, I take a citizenship course in Campbell Do you have your permanent resident card? Yes, here is my green card, my driver’s license and my passport. How are you eligible to become a US citizen? I have had a permanent resident card for 5 years.

Please remain standing and raise your right hand. Repeat after me: I promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. Do you understand what an oath is? Yes, it is a promise to tell the truth What did you just promise? I promised to tell the truth. The Oath

Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

Question 58 What is one reason colonists came to America? freedom political liberty religious freedom economic opportunity practice their religion escape persecution www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 59 Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Native Americans American Indians www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship Question 60 What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves? Africans people from Africa www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 61 Why did the colonists fight the British? because of high taxes because the British army stayed in their homes because they didn’t have self-government www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 62 Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 63 When was the Declaration of Independence adopted? July 4, 1776 www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 64 There were 13 original states. Name three. New Hampshire New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Connecticut Maryland New Jersey Delaware Virginia North Carolina Georgia South Carolina www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 65 What happened at the Constitutional Convention? The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution. www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 66 When was the Constitution written? 1787 www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship Question 67 The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers. James Madison Alexander Hamilton John Jay Publius www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 68 What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? U.S. diplomat writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” oldest member of the Constitutional Convention started the first free libraries first Postmaster General of the United States www.elcivics.com Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Question 69 Who is the “Father of Our Country?” www.elcivics.com George Washington Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

Preparing for the Oath: 1800s Preparing for the Oath:

Write down the sentences that I dictate. Dictation Practice

Unit 5: Types of Gov & Economy Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People in the United States have freedom of speech. The people in of the United States elect the President. Citizens of the United States vote for Congress. We vote for the Congress in November. People in the United States have freedom of speech. The President lives in the White House.

Unit 5: Types of Gov & Economy Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The President lives in the White House. The people in of the United States elect the President. Citizens of the United States vote for Congress. We vote for the Congress in November. People in the United States have freedom of speech. The President lives in the White House.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Columbus Day is in October. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. American Indians lived here first. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Thanksgiving is in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People want to be free. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. Unit 6: Early History Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The first Thanksgiving was in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

Dictation Review Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November. Columbus Day is in October. American Indians lived here first. Thanksgiving is in November. People want to be free. The first Thanksgiving was in November.

This week’s civics questions Listen and Read Along: Q70 - 77 This week’s civics questions

Tardy Policy I open this classroom at 9.50am Class starts at 10am I will lock the door when class starts If you are late for class you must wait for a break in the lesson before you can enter the classroom. Tardy Policy

On my desk: More Admin Did everyone sign in??? Does anyone have an interview date soon? Please fill in the Interview Date sheet. Please email me your results after you’ve had your interview: amclin@cuhsd.org More Admin

Take a Break!! 10 minutes