Citizenship_ Section 2_Citizenship Test
Citizenship Unit
Section 2-Citizenship Test:
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Content
Section Map
Benchmark Grid
Technology Options
Learner Section Guide
Listening (A1)
Language Example (A2)
Making Questions Discussion (A3)
Google Search for Citizenship Unit (A4)
Study Skills (A5)
10 Questions and Answers for Practice Test (SP)
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Section Map
Intermediate Level
Technology:
Open link and attach.
in e-mail, format,
send e-mail, search
for and eval.
websites, write URLs
correctly, create
flashcards with
Quizlet.com
Activity 2:
Language Example:
Look at sentence
structure using
question words and
use question words
correctly.
Activity 1:
Listening:
Listen to script, put
sentence strips in
order, answer
questions.
Section Product:
10 Questions and
Answers for Practice
Test:
Use favorite learned
method to study for 10question test.
Activity 4:
Google Search for
Citizenship Unit:
Activity 5:
Study Skills:
Brainstorm different
ways to study, look at
four different
methods. Try
different methods and
chart pros and cons
for each. Choose
favorite.
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Activity 3:
Making Questions
Discussion:
Write questions and
answers using
information given.
Ask and answer
questions with
classmates to practice
information
Search for and
evaluate websites
to practice for the
Citizenship test
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Section Benchmarks
Section Product (Description): 10 Questions and Answers for Practice Test: Use favorite learned method to study for 10-question
test.
Activity Product:
 Learners will
produce…
Reading
*Grammar Focus
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Writing
*Grammar Focus
Work, Soft Skills, & Technology
Independent
Learning
Activity 1: Listening:  Read and put sentence  Listen to script read by
Listen to script, put
strips in order
teacher
sentence strips in order,
answer questions.
 Write answers to
questions
 Open link in e-mail
Activity 2: Language  Read story using
Example:
question words
Look at sentence
 Circle the verb in each
structure using question sentence
words and use question
words correctly.
 Look at sentence
structure of questions
 Use question words
correctly to write
questions
 Open attachment in email
 Circle answers using
format options
Activity 3: Making
Questions Discussion:
Write questions and
answers using
information given. Ask
and answer questions
with classmates to
practice information
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 Ask questions to
 Write questions and
classmates and listen for answers using
correct answers
information given
 Email list of Q&A to
teacher
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Activity Product:
 Learners will
produce…
Reading
*Grammar Focus
Activity 4: Google
Search for Citizenship
Unit:
Search for and evaluate
websites to practice for
the Citizenship test
Listening/Speaking
*Grammar Focus
Writing
*Grammar Focus
 Write preliminary
 Write URLs correctly
search ideas for Google
 Read through different  Brainstorm with a group  Fill in chart with pros
Activity 5: Study
Skills:
options for studying for different ways of
and cons of study
Brainstorm different
a test
studying
methods
ways to study, look at
 Discuss as a class
four different methods.
different ways to study
Try different methods
for a test
and chart pros and cons
for each. Choose
favorite.
Section Product: 10
Questions and
Answers for Practice
Test:
Use favorite learned
method to study for 10question test.
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Work, Soft Skills, & Technology
Independent
Learning
 Learn information by
using one study
strategy from class
 Fill in a chart with pros
and cons about study
methods
 Use favorite study
method to study for 10question test
4
 Search for and
evaluate websites to
practice the
Citizenship test
 Write URLs correctly
 Create flashcards
using Quizlet.com
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Learner Section Guide
The Problem: _____________________________________________________________
Solutions:
What skills do we need to solve this problem?
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
________________________________
_________________________________
Learning Goals
These are the learning goals we have for this unit.
Listening/Speaking
Reading
 Listen to script ready by teacher
 Read and put sentence strips in order
 Ask questions of classmates and listen for  Read story using question words
correct answers
 Read through different options for studying
 Brainstorm with group
for a test
 Discuss different ways of studying for a test
Writing/Grammar
Technology
 Write answers to questions
 Open link in e-mail
 Look at sentence structure of questions
 Open attachment in e-mail
 Use question words correctly in questions  Format circles
 Fill in chart with pros and cons of study  Send e-mail
methods
 Search for and evaluate websites
 Write URLs correctly
 Create flashcards with website
These 3 Learning Goals are most important to me:
Learning Goals
At the end of the unit…
1. _________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
2. __________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
3. __________________________________
Hard
So-so
Easy
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To meet these goals I will:
___ Come to class every day.
___ Study at home 15 minutes
every night.
___ Study at home 30 minutes
every night.
___ Practice speaking in class.
___ Practice writing in class.
___ Read more every day.
___ Practice English at work.
___ Practice English outside of
school.
___ Practice English with my family.
___ Go to the Learning Lab (1408)
for English help.
___ Go to the DEL (Computer lab1419) or computer help
Section Assessment:
Section Project Score: ________ Section Assessment Score: _______
Self Evaluation:
Check all that apply
Skill
By Myself
I can
Help
others:
I can
I can
I can
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Still Need Help
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
____ Need more computer skills
____ Need more English skills
____ I feel too nervous.
____ I don’t need to do it.
____ I don’t want to do it.
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Technology Extension Options for Section 2
Note to teachers: You can do any or all of these options during the course of
this section. You can also assign different learners easier or more difficult
tasks, based on their technology skill level.
 You could have learners do A1 individually, rather than having them all
listen together and putting the sentences in order in pairs. Email them
the link or give them the path to find the recording at hubbs.spps.org >
Students > Class Web Pages > Using English > Citizenship >
 A2 could be emailed as an attachment and then learners could type in
their answers, rather than write them on paper. Even for Part 2, you can
show the students how to click on Insert and then click on Shapes and
choose a Circle to circle their answers in that part of the activity. They
will need to right-click to format the shape and choose No color in Fill
options. To continue using the shape, they can click Ctrl + D to duplicate
the shape and drag the shape over their intended answer. Then they
can repeat this as they go along.
 Email A3 to students and have them email the list of Q & A back to you.
 After showing learners how to create flashcards with paper, show them
how there are online flashcards, too: http://quizlet.com/2500447/civicstest-for-us-citizenship-flash-cards/
 The Quizlet website has pre-created flashcards on different topics. You
can register and created flashcards to go with any topic throughout the
school year and you can show your learners how to register/create
flashcards for themselves. What a great study tool!
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Listening (A1)
Note to teachers: You can read this script, play the recording of it for your
class, or have learners listen to it individually. For instructions, it just says
“Listen to the story” so that you can either read it to them, or have them
access the recording and listen on their own.
Instructions:
 Have students cut out the sentence strips and mix them up, one set per
pair or small group.
 In pairs, or small groups, students will listen to the script and put the
mixed-up strips in order.
 When the Strips are placed in the correct order, students can answer the
comprehension questions.
Script:
In order to become a citizen, you must first pass the citizenship test. The
citizenship test will check your ability to read, write and speak English. It will
also test you on Civics. Civics is U.S. history and government. There are three
parts to the test. For the reading part, you will be asked to read three
sentences. You must read at least one correctly to pass that part of the test.
For the writing part, your test administrator will read three sentences aloud to
you and you will need to write what he/she says. You must write at least one
correctly to pass that part of the test. For the speaking and Civics part of the
test, you will be asked ten questions out of a set of 100 questions. You must
know the answers to all 100 questions, because you will not know which 10 you
will have to answer on the test day. You must answer six of the ten questions
correctly, to pass that part of the test.
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Part 1: Listening
Cut out the sentence strips. Listen to the story. Put the sentences in order of the story.
There are three parts to the test.
The citizenship test will check your ability to read, write and speak English.
You must know the answers to all 100 questions, because you will not
know which 10 you will have to answer on the test day.
In order to become a citizen, you must first pass the citizenship test.
You must answer six of the ten questions correctly, to pass that part of the test.
Civics is U.S. history and government.
For the writing part, your test administrator will read three sentences
aloud to you and you will need to write what he/she says.
It will also test you on Civics.
You must read at least one correctly to pass that part of the test.
For the listening and Civics part of the test, you will be
asked ten questions out of a set of 100 questions.
For the reading part, you will be asked to read three sentences.
You must write at least one correctly to pass that part of the test.
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Part 2: Comprehension
Listen again and answer the questions.
1. What abilities does the citizenship test check that you have?
a. ___________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________
2. What is U.S. Civics the study of?
a. ___________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________
3. How many parts of the test are there and what are they? ________
a. ___________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________
c. ___________________________________________
4. How many test questions are there total in the speaking part of the test?
________________________________________________________________
5. How many test questions must you get correct in the speaking part of the test?
_________________________________________________________________
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Language Example: Information Questions (A2)
What is your name? What do you study? Where is the school? Why do you study
English? Asking and answering questions in English is an important part of
knowing the language. If you plan to become a citizen of the United States, you
will need to pass a test. You will be asked 10 out of 100 possible questions and
you must get at least 6 correct. Confidence in English question formats will help
you do well on the test and while speaking English in any setting.
Part 1: Making information questions
Wh word + be verb
Ex: What
is
Ex: Who
was
Wh word + do/does
Ex: What
does
Ex: How
do
+
complement?
the capitol of the United States?
the first president of the United States?
+
subject
+
the constitution
Amendments
main verb
do?
become
{+ other words}
law?
Now unscramble the words to write wh- questions.
1. are/of the U.S./what/flag/the colors
__________________________________________________________________
2. stars/many/how/on the flag/are
__________________________________________________________________
3. Independence Day/what/the date/is/of
__________________________________________________________________
4. the President/who/of the U.S./is
__________________________________________________________________
5. did/the Emancipation Proclamation/do/what
__________________________________________________________________
6. Congress/is/what
__________________________________________________________________
7. do/the stripes/what/mean/on the flag
__________________________________________________________________
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Part 2: Practice
Use the wh- format you learned and your knowledge of present and past tenses to decide
which form of the be verb you need in the question. Circle the correct verb.
1. Who is/are the Vice President of the United States?
2. Who is/was the first president of the United States?
3. What is/are the duties of Congress?
4. What is/are the Constitution?
5. What is/was the executive branch of our government?
6. What is/are the Bill of Rights?
7. What is/was the capital of your state?
8. Who is/was the current governor of your state?
9. Why is/are there 100 senators in the Senate?
10.What is/are the highest court in the United States?
11.Who is/was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Use the wh- format you learned and your knowledge of present and past tenses to decide
which form of the helping verb do/does/did you need in the question. Circle the correct
verb.
1. What do/does the stars of the flag mean?
2. What do/does we call a change to the Constitution?
3. Why do/did the Pilgrims come to America?
4. Where does/did Congress meet?
5. What do/does we call the 13 original states?
6. Who do/does we call the “Father of our country?”
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7. What age do/did you have to be to vote?
8. How long do/does a senator serve?
9. What do/does the legislative branch of our government do?
10. Who does/did the United States fight in World War II?
Part 3: Writing Wh Questions
Write 3 wh- questions using the be verb. Look back at your Language Example if you
need help with how to create that kind of question.
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
Write 3 wh- questions using the helping verb do and 3 questions using the helping verb
does. Look back at your Language Example if you need help with how to create that kind
of question.
Wh + do
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
Wh + does
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________
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Making Questions Discussion (A3)
Below are 15 short answers to questions on the US Citizenship Test. Their definitions are also listed.
Choose 8 of the answers and their definitions to create a question and complete answer on the following
page.
Example:
Short Answer
Constitution
Definition
The supreme law of the land.
Question: What is the Constitution?
Answer: The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
Short Answer
Definition
1. Amendment
A change or addition to the Constitution.
2. Declaration of Independence
Paper that announced America’s freedom from Britain.
3. Barack Obama
The current president of the US.
4. US Congress
Group that makes federal laws.
5. 18 years old
The age you need to be to vote.
6. John Boehner
The current Speaker of the House of Representatives.
7. Democratic Party
Barack Obama’s political party.
8. Joe Biden
The current Vice President of the US.
9. John Roberts
The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
10. Star Spangled Banner
America’s national anthem.
11. Atlantic Ocean
The ocean that touches the East Coast of the US.
12. Pacific Ocean
The ocean that touches the West Coast of the US.
13. Franklin Roosevelt
President during World War II.
14. George Washington
The first president of the US.
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Question 1:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 1:_______________________________________________________________
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Question 2:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 2:_______________________________________________________________
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Question 3:______________________________________________________________
Answer 3:_______________________________________________________________
Question 4:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 4:_______________________________________________________________
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Question 5:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 5:_______________________________________________________________
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Question 6:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 6:_______________________________________________________________
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Question 7:______________________________________________________________
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Answer 7:_______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Question 8:______________________________________________________________
Answer 8:_______________________________________________________________
Questions Discussion: With a partner, discuss the questions. Take turns so that you ask a question, and
they answer. Then they will ask you a question and you will answer it.
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Google Search for Citizenship Unit (A4)
Part 1: Choosing Search Terms:
Today we are going to look for study sites on the Internet that you can use to help you
study for the citizenship test.
1. Name the general area of information that you are studying/thinking about:
_____________________________________________________________
2. Name three words that immediately come to your mind about this topic:
_________________
___________________
_________________
3. What, specifically, will you try to find the answers for on the Internet?
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
4. What are some possible search terms you can use to find that information?
_______________
________________
_______________
_______________
________________
_______________
_______________
________________
_______________
_______________
________________
_______________
Part 2: Evaluating the Citizenship Websites
Now explore 4-5 websites and see if they would be helpful to use to prepare for the U.S.
citizenship test. Choose 2-3 that you think are best for studying and share with the teacher
and/or class. Write the URLs of the home pages below.
1. ______________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
Teacher answers for Part 1 (delete this before printing out):
1. Citizenship Test
2. Test, Questions, Answers
3. What questions are on the U.S. citizenship test
4. U.S. citizenship test, questions on citizenship test, test questions citizenship, study for citizenship
test
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Evaluating the Citizenship Websites: 3 Options
Now explore 4-5 websites and see if they would be helpful to use to prepare for the U.S.
citizenship test. Choose 2-3 that you think are best for studying and share with the teacher
and/or class.
Option A: Highlight the web address and press CTRL C to copy it. Then compose an
email to the teacher and put the web address in the body of the email by pressing CTRL V
(pasting it). Email to your teacher.
Option B: Teacher starts a Google Document called “Good Citizenship Study Sites.”
Each student cuts and pastes a website to the Google Doc. Remind students to use CTRL
C to copy and CTRL V to paste.
Option C: Each student writes 2-3 web addresses on paper:
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
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Study Skills (A5)
To pass the citizenship test, you must study 100 important facts about American history
and government. That is a lot of information to remember. How will you remember it all?
How do you study for a test?
There are many different ways to study for a test. How do you study for a test? In a small
group, share the different ways you study for a test. Write down at least 3 examples from
your group.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Reading the information is one way to study for a test. However, reading is very passive.
That means that you do not do anything to actively study. Your brain will remember
information much better when you use other parts of your body and not just your eyes to
remember information. What are some ways you can study that require you to use other
parts of your body?
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
What way do you think you would like to actively study? __________________________
How much will you study for the test?
Another important question is how much time you will spend studying for the test. The
more time you spend, the better you will remember the information. However, you need
to plan your time carefully. You need to choose a quiet place and make sure that you can
study without interruptions. What do you think is a good study plan for preparing for the
citizenship test?
Where?
Which days?
_____________
______________ ________________
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How long each time?
How many weeks?
_______________
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Study Methods (A5)
Directions:
1. Your teacher will have your group read one of these study methods.
2. Read the steps carefully with your group.
3. Then use the questions on the next page to practice these steps with your group.
Flashcards:
Matching:
1. Cut an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper in half
1. Cut 8 ½ x 11 paper into 8 equal pieces.
length-wise to make two long, thin
2. Write a question on one side of each
pieces.
piece of paper and the answer on the
2. Cut the thin pieces into eight equal
other side.
strips.
3. Create a flashcard for each question you
3. Copy a question on one of the strips.
need to study.
4. To practice with the flashcards, read the 4. Copy the answer on another strip.
5. Continue this until all questions and
question out loud. See if you can
answers are written on separate strips.
remember the answer.
6. Put the question strips in one pile and the
5. Check your answer by turning the card
answer strips in another.
over.
6. If your answer is right, place the card in 7. Mix up the answer strips.
8. Now match each question strip to the
one pile and if your answer is wrong,
correct answer strip.
place it in another pile.
9. Check your answers when finished.
7. Continue until you are done practicing
10.Read each question and answer aloud.
all the cards.
11.Repeat this practice until you match all
questions and answers correctly.
Practice Test:
1. Copy each question on the paper.
2. After you write all the questions, ask
yourself the questions.
3. Write your answers on a separate sheet
of paper.
4. Go back and find the answers you don’t
remember and write them on your paper.
5. Read aloud all questions and answers.
6. Repeat the practice test until you get all
answers correct.
If you use this method to study the 100
questions, you should also do them in
smaller groups of categories (for example:
periods of time – 1700’s, 1800’s history,
principles of gov., rights/responsibilities, etc
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Copy & Repeat:
1. Copy each question and its answer one at
a time on a piece of paper.
2. As you copy the question, say it out
loud.
3. As you copy the answer say it out loud
as well.
4. After you copy the question and answer,
repeat the question and answer three
times before you write the next question
and answer.
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Questions to Study
1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the constitution?
 the Bill of Rights
2. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
 the president
3. If the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes
president?
 the Speaker of the House
4. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the constitution.
What are these words?
 We the people
5. What is an amendment?
 A change or addition to the constitution
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Study Methods Demonstration (A5)
Directions:
1. Now your teacher will move you to a new group.
2. Read your study method to your new group.
3. Demonstrate the method to your group and have them follow your directions.
4. Listen to your group members demonstrate their study methods.
5. Then together evaluate each method in the chart below.
Pros: What I like about it.
Cons: What I don’t like about it.
Flash Cards
Matching
Practice Test
Copy & Repeat
Which study method do you like the best? ______________________________________
Your teacher will give you 10 citizenship questions to study for a test. Use your favorite
method to study for the test. Come prepared to answer the questions correctly
tomorrow!
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10 Questions & Answers for Practice Test (SP)
1. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
 the Bill of Rights
2. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
 the President
3. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes
President?
 the Speaker of the House
4. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution.
What are these words?
 We the people
5. What is an amendment?
 a change or addition to the Constitution
6. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
 Native Americas (American Indians)
7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
 July 4th, 1776
8. How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
 27
9. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
 (Franklin) Roosevelt
10.What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
 civil rights (movement)
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