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BELL RINGER
Pick up an Understanding Citizenship page and one pencil.
On the back of the Understanding Citizenship page, write your first and last name,
today’s date, and the period you have civics in the upper-right hand corner.
Answer these two questions on the back of your paper.
Please write in complete sentences.
What does it mean to be a member of something?
How does it feel to be a member of something?
CITIZENSHIP
- by the end of this lesson:
you should be able to define citizen
you should be able to identify the legal ways to become a U.S. citizen
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MEMBER OF SOMETHING?
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE A MEMBER OF SOMETHING?
Please stand up.
I will call on you all to say your answers to one or the other.
If you definitely don’t want to answer, announce “That’s what I put!”
when the first person gives an answer and then sit down.
If the answerer really does say what you wrote, just sit down.
Being a citizen of the United States means, in
a way, that you are a member of this country.
What do you think it means to be a member
of the United States?
How does being a member of the U.S.
compare to being a member of something
else (like a club or sports team)?
What does this image represent?
How do you know?
What does this image have to do with U.S. citizenship?
What does this image represent?
How do you know?
What does this image have to do with U.S. citizenship?
What does this image represent?
How do you know?
What does this image have to do with U.S. citizenship?
The 14th Amendment, Section 1
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein
they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor
deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
That was on your paper.
I’ll read it again.
This time, follow along with me and underline any
words that help you define the term “citizen”.
[repeat] The 14th Amendment, Section 1
All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein
they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the
privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor
deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
The 14th Amendment, Section 1, simplified from kids.law.com
The 14th Amendment is a very important amendment that defines what it means to be a U.S.
citizen and protects certain rights of the people. The Citizenship Clause gives individuals born
in the United States – but especially at that time, African Americans – the right to
citizenship. Before the 14th amendment, African Americans could not become citizens, and
this limited the rights of those who were able to escape slavery and become free. This clause
allows all people born in the United States to be U.S. citizens. Once you have American
citizenship, it cannot be taken from you by Congress or other authorities, unless you lie to the
government during the process to get U.S. citizenship. Otherwise, everyone who becomes
an American citizen stays an American citizen, unless they give it up themselves.
That was on your paper, too.
This time, I’ll need six volunteers.
Don’t raise your hands, just stand.
Follow along with those students
as they read.
Underline any words that help you
define the term “citizen”.
The 14th Amendment, Section 1, simplified from kids.law.com
The 14th Amendment is a very important amendment that defines what it means to be a
U.S. citizen and protects certain rights of the people. The Citizenship Clause gives individuals
born in the United States – but especially at that time, African Americans – the right to
citizenship. Before the 14th amendment, African Americans could not become citizens, and
this limited the rights of those who were able to escape slavery and become free. This clause
allows all people born in the United States to be U.S. citizens. Once you have American
citizenship, it cannot be taken from you by Congress or other authorities, unless you lie to the
government during the process to get U.S. citizenship. Otherwise, everyone who becomes
an American citizen stays an American citizen, unless they give it up themselves.
Definition of citizenship
Using what you’ve underlined so far,
write a complete sentence definition for
citizenship in the box provided.
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What is a citizen?
Using what you’ve underlined so far,
write a complete sentence answer to
the question “What is a citizen?” in the
box provided.
BELL RINGER
Pick up a Citizenship: Just the Facts reading page, one blank page, and one pencil.
Make sure you have your Understanding Citizenship page from yesterday’s lesson.
On the back of the Understanding Citizenship page, answer the following question
in a complete sentence.
What amendment of the U.S. Constitution defines citizen?
WHAT AMENDMENT OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION DEFINES CITIZEN?
I promise I won’t call on you if you raise your hand.
Please raise your hand if your answer was correct.
If you don’t know yet, or if you answered “I don’t know yet,” get
read to write the answer.
Class, call it out on
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Citizenship: Just The Facts
Please silently read the first paragraph of the
Citizenship: Just the Facts reading page.
Use the information from that first paragraph to fill in
the three ways of becoming a citizen on your
Understanding Citizenship page.
The three ways to become a citizen
Born in the USA
Born to a U.S. Citizen
Naturalization
Being born in the
United States can
also be called the
“law of soil.”
Being born to a
mother who is a U.S.
citizen is also known
as the “law of blood.”
Going through the
naturalization
process allows
immigrants to
become U.S. citizens.
Citizenship: Just The Facts
Next, I’d like you to read the second paragraph of the
Citizenship: Just the Facts reading page.
Use the information from that second paragraph
summarize the naturalization process on your
Understanding Citizenship page.
The naturalization process
What’s that?
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Be 18 years old
Have already been granted legal permanent residency
Have continuous residency in the U.S. for five years
Be of good moral character
Be able to speak and read basic English
Demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government by passing an exam
Be faithful to the principles of the U.S. Constitution
Have a favorable disposition toward the U.S.
Take the Oath of Allegiance
What’s that?
allegiance - loyalty to a person,
country, or belief
The Oath of Allegiance
THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
abjure – reject
I hereby declare, on oath,
potentate - ruler
that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all
allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince,
potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I
have heretofore been a subject or citizen;
heretofore - until
now
that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the
United States of America against all enemies, foreign and
domestic;
noncombatant
service – duties
other than fighting
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required
by the law;
that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces
of the United States when required by the law;
reservation —
doubt about something
that I will perform work of national importance under civilian
direction when required by the law;
and that I take this obligation freely without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me
evasion - avoiding
God.
the truth
Citing Evidence
Answer each question on the back of your Understanding Citizenship paper.
Make sure you cite evidence and use a complete sentence for each answer.
If you don’t know how, ASK NOW!
1. Why do you think the Oath of Allegiance is part of the naturalization process?
2. What are new citizens promising to do by making this pledge?
WRITING PROMPT ONE
On the blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have
civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “UNIT ONE WRITING PROMPTS”.
Write a well-crafted informative response.
Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.
Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.
Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
WRITING PROMPT ONE
On the blank page, write your first and last name, today’s date, and the period you have
civics in the upper-right corner. Title this paper “UNIT ONE WRITING PROMPTS”.
Write a well-crafted informative response.
Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.
Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.
Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
Explain the three different ways of becoming a
citizen in the United States.
Prompt:
TIME’S UP!
Pass your Unit
One Writing
Prompt paper all
the way back and
all the way right.
THE IMPACT OF NATURALIZATION PROCESS
Please take notes on the class
discussion in your final box on the
Understanding Citizenship page.
How would you describe the process of
becoming a naturalized citizen?
What do you think it means that people
choose to go through this process?
What do you think is the impact of the
naturalization process?
PLEASE CONTINUE TAKING NOTES ON THE CLASS DISCUSSION IN YOUR FINAL BOX ON
THE UNDERSTANDING CITIZENSHIP PAGE.
What information is
being presented in this
table?
How do you know?
How would you
summarize what you
are seeing?
Where do naturalized
citizens live?
PLEASE CONTINUE TAKING NOTES ON THE CLASS DISCUSSION IN YOUR FINAL BOX ON
THE UNDERSTANDING CITIZENSHIP PAGE.
What do you notice
about Florida?
How might states be
affected by naturalized
citizens?
population diversity
naturalized business owners
naturalized employees
naturalized candidates
naturalized voters
IN 2008, 18.8% OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN FLORIDA WERE
“NEW AMERICANS” (NATURALIZED CITIZENS OR U.S. BORN
CHILDREN OF IMMIGRANTS) [FROM IMMIGRATIONPOLICY.ORG]
How might this group affect an election?
That’s like two million people!
If you were running for office in Florida, would it be
important for you to know that 18.8% of the
registered voters were “New Americans”?
Would that affect the issues you focus on during
your campaign?
Copy these questions down onto
your paper boxing:
Why might the President say this is
one of his favorite things to do?
What is the significance of holding
the ceremony on the 4th of July?
Who are some of the individuals he
mentions in his remarks?
Which of their stories interests you
and why?
VIDEO VIEWING GUIDE
Pass your “Video
Viewing Guide”
paper all the way
back and all the
way right.
Please title your next paper “Preparing For The Oath”
and copy these questions onto your paper.
1. Who is speaking (also called, “the informant”)?
2. When did the informant come to the U.S.?
3. When did the informant become a naturalized citizen?
4. What procedural steps did the informant complete to get his or her naturalization?
5. Does the informant reveal any emotions about naturalization such as excitement,
sadness, or happiness?
6. Why did the informant want to become a naturalized citizen?
7. What object did the informant bring to the interview?
8. Briefly describe the object’s appearance, including size, color, and shape.
9. Why did the informant bring this object?
10. What was the impact of naturalization on the informant?
Maria del Carmen Cosu
Maria Magdalena Mieri
Pass your
“Preparing for the
Oath” paper all
the way back and
all the way right.
WRITING PROMPT ONE REVIEW
I will now pass back your writings from the other day.
I wrote W I R next to your writing and either circled or crossed out the letters. A circled letter
was good. A crossed out letter is a chance for improvement. To review:
Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.
Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.
Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
Any questions?
WRITING PROMPT TWO
Please write this in the next available space on your “UNIT ONE WRITING PROMPTS”
paper. If you are near the edge, start your writing on the back, please.
Write a well-crafted informative response.
Well-crafted means that your sentences fit together instead of jumping around.
Informative means facts should come from the documents; your opinions are not required.
Response means you answer the prompt; don’t just write what you feel like writing.
Prompt: The naturalization process has created millions of new American
citizens over many decades of this country’s history. What is the impact
of the naturalization process on the U.S.?
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TIME’S UP!
Pass your Unit
One Writing
Prompt paper all
the way back and
all the way right.