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Civics Corner

Civics Corner. Part 08. April 13 May 26 Last class 1 June. Saturday Closures. How are you? I’m good, thank you. And you? How’s the weather outside? Oh, very nice. I love California weather. How did you come here today? I drove my car; my daughter drove me. What’s the traffic like?

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Civics Corner

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  1. Civics Corner Part 08

  2. April 13 • May 26 • Last class 1 June Saturday Closures

  3. How are you? • I’m good, thank you. And you? • How’s the weather outside? • Oh, very nice. I love California weather. • 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

  4. 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 been a permanent resident for 5 years. Interview Small Talk

  5. Q61 - 70 Review of Last Week’s Civics Qs

  6. Question 61Why 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 Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

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

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

  9. Question 64There 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 Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

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

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

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

  13. Question 68What 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 Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

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

  15. Question 70Who was the first President? George Washington Civics History and Government Test for Citizenship

  16. 1900s Preparing for the Oath:

  17. Write down the sentences that I dictate. Dictation Practice – Unit 8

  18. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The President lives in the White House.

  19. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. United States citizens have the right to vote.

  20. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The United States has 50 states.

  21. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. The White House is in Washington, DC.

  22. Unit 7b: Civics Listen and write the sentence that your teacher dictates. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

  23. Dictation Review The President lives in the White House. United States citizens have the right to vote. The United States has 50 states. The White House is in Washington, DC. People in the United States have the right to freedom of speech.

  24. Listen and Read Along: • Q78 – 87 (Start at 13:07) This week’s civics questions

  25. Take a Break!! 10 minutes

  26. On my desk: • 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

  27. 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

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