el civics - not el civics

8/12/2019 EL Civics - Not EL Civics

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EL CIVICS? WHOAAAA!

WELL, ACTUALLY IT

MIGHT BE FUN.

On a post-it, please tell us something you already knowabout EL Civics. Stick it to the Kposter. On another post-it, tell us what you want to know aboutEL Civics. Stick it to the Wposter.


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EL CIVICS IS

1.Simple2.Integrated3.Explicit4.Must be taught


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EL CIVICS HAS 4 PRIORITIES

1. The rights and responsibilities of citizenship2.United States naturalization procedures3.Civic participation4.United States history and government


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SEE IF YOU CAN GUESS WHATS WHATHOLD UP

Red forEL/Civics and ESOLWhite forESOL onlyBlue forNeither one


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EL CIVICS IS CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION

Example: Practice wh question word sequence, pasttense and auxiliary verbs using Civics Flash Cards forthe Naturalization Test

So everybody hold up a red card


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Were going to learn thenational anthem and studythe lyrics as vocabulary.

NOW YOU TRY:


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My friend whos a choirdirector is coming Tuesdayto help us learn to sing inkey.


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EL/CIVICS IS OT FINANCING ANY ACTIVITY DESIGNEDTO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION TO ANY

PUBLIC OFFICE.

Photo: Gerwise


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Listen class, the only wayout of this mess is if theDemocrats/the Tea Partyare elected in November.

NOW YOU TRY:


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Youre not sure who to votefor? Let me give you a listof websites that explain thecandidates positions.


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EL/CIVICS IS CIVIC PARTICIPATION.

Example: Demonstrate and role play job interview techniquesfollowing models found on EL/Civics Gateways for Teacherswhen doing an employment chapter.


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EL/CIVICS IS OTPROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION,ENRICHMENT, OR OTHER VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL

CLASSES.

Photo: Jon Wollenhaupt


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Hey, lets use this EL/Civicsgrant money to offerMicrosoft certifications.

NOW YOU TRY:


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While were looking at Future4 unit 1 (goals and ways tosucceed), lets go on VirginiaWizard and conduct a careerassessment.

EL/CIVICS IS FIELD TRIPS THAT SUPPORT


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EL/CIVICS IS FIELD TRIPS THAT SUPPORT

CLASS-BASED INSTRUCTION.Example: Tour the Virginia State Capitol to support alesson on government.

Photo: John Morissette


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EL/CIVICS IS OT PAYING OR COMPENSATINGDIRECTLY FOR LEARNER TRANSPORTATION (OTHER

THAN FOR CLASS FIELD TRIPS) OR CHILDCARE.


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Lets take a field trip to theVirginia Museum of Fine Arts .Well listen to the docent andthen just see everything wecan in two hours.

NOW YOU TRY:


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Since were doing Future 1 unit10 Around Town this week,were going on a field trip to theVirginia Museum of Fine Arts tosee the American and NativeAmerican galleries.


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Lets go on a field trip to theVirginia Historical Society .Well just see everything wecan in two hours.


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One of the teachers is havinga Fourth of July cookout. Letme know if you go so I canadd the time to yourattendance hours.

EL/CIVICS IS USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR


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EL/CIVICS IS USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR

TEACHING AND LEARNING.

Example: During a consumer unit, students locate storesfine print online.

Photo: Alex Skopje


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Youre new to the area? Youcan meet new people onmatch.com and chat withthem in English

NOW YOU TRY:


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My students who can studyonline outside of class useusalearns.org. Then I recordtheir time on the site asdistance education hours ontheir attendance cards.


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When we study Future 3unit 7 Getting ThereSafely, I like to do ascavenger hunt activity withthe DMV website.


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EL/CIVICS IS OT PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED FAIROR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS CAREER FAIRS

AND HEALTH FAIRS, THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY RELATED

TO EL/CIVICS INSTRUCTION.

Photo: Piligrims Hopsices


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This week were on Future2 unit8 Job Hunting. Thursday wellattend the Henrico Adult EdCareer Caf as a group so thatyou can practice asking questionswith employers in the community.

NOW YOU TRY:


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Wed like a few studentvolunteers to promote ESLclasses at our programsbooth at the state fair.

EL/CIVICS IS HOSTING GUEST SPEAKER EVENTS THAT


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EL/CIVICS IS HOSTING GUEST SPEAKER EVENTS THAT

SUPPORT CLASS-BASED INSTRUCTION.

Example: Invite a school ESL parent liaison inconjunction with a unit on education. Ask questions.Write thank you notes and emails afterwards.

Photo: Julie Tam


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When we cover Future5unit 7 Citizenship, aUSCIS representativespeaks to the class.

NOW YOU TRY:


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I have this buddy who hastraveled a lot, so whenever Ineed a break from teaching,he comes in and chats withthe class.


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EL/CIVICS IS OT PROVIDING RELIGIOUSINSTRUCTION, CONDUCTING WORSHIP SERVICES, OR

ENGAGING IN ANY FORM OF PROSELYTIZATION

Image: ForrestP


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My minister is coming in toshare the good newsabout my church.

NOW YOU TRY:


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When I teach Future 3 unit2 about communityservices, I use CatholicCharities as an example.


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On a post-it, please tell us something you learnedabout EL Civics. Stick it to the Lposter. On another post-it, tell us what you still want to knowabout EL Civics. Stick it to the Sposter.

Before

you go


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