Vocabulary
Name the vocabulary term based on the definition:
a problem or concern
Issue
This is when you orally share your point of view to persuade others to agree with you...
Speech
Naturalization is…
a) the identification card that permanent legal immigrants carry with them.
b) the government agency that keeps track of immigration.
c) an immigrant who works outside.
d) the process of becoming a citizen of a country in which you were not born
d) the process of becoming a citizen of a country in which you were not born
What is a citizen?
A citizen is a member of a particular country. Citizens have the right to live in their country permanently and are protected by its government.
This is a series of planned actions that call attention to a problem or issue...
Campaign
What is the FINAL step in becoming a U.S. Citizen?
taking the Oath of Allegiance
This is a helpful activity that uses your time and talents to improve your community...
Service
This is a formal letter signed by many people asking those in power to change their policy or actions...
Petition
Name three requirements to begin the naturalization process.
Be at least 18 years old
Have a green card
Be a permanent resident of the United States for at least 5 years
Have good moral character
Have not broken any U.S. immigration laws
Be able to understand, speak, read, and write simple English
Be willing to take an oath to be loyal and obey the laws of the U.S. and to serve in the armed forces, if needed
List and define the two types of immigrants.
1. Legal immigrants – Legal immigrants have permission from the U.S. government to enter the country. They are welcome to become U.S. citizens.
2. Illegal immigrants – Illegal immigrants do not have permission to live in the United States, and cannot become citizens. They are breaking the law and can be sent back to their home country.
Name the six different ways/tools that you can make your voice heard.
writing letters, starting a petition, displaying a message, working with others, giving a speech, creating a campaign
In order to become a citizen, a person must FIRST legally immigrate to the U.S. and live here for how many years?
Immigrants can apply for a permanent resident card called a ______ ______.
Five
Green Card
What is the difference between rights and responsibilities? What are some examples of rights and responsibilities of citizens?
Rights are privileges that the law says you can have or do as a citizen, like the right to vote.
Responsibilities are things you should do to be a good citizen, like being respectful of others’ opinions.
Scenario: A family on your street lost all of their belongings in a fire. Which tool(s) would be most effective? Why? Why wouldn’t another tool be as effective?
Starting a Petition
Displaying a Message
Working with Others
Giving a Speech
Creating a Campaign
Writing a letter
Answers may vary.
In what ways is becoming a citizen difficult?
It takes a long time, applicants need to learn U.S. history and study English, pass a test on U.S. history, have their fingerprints taken, pass an oral interview, etc.