How to become a citizen

Draw

What symbols would you draw to represent citizenship?

C I T I Z E N S H I P

Open Ended

Why does someone need to become a citizen?

Word: eligible

Definition: having the right to
do or obtain something

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Sentence:

​Copy in your notebook; create a picture and a sentence

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for eligible?

• help

• hinder

• allowed

• support

Word: naturalization

Definition: the process to
become a U.S. citizen if you
were born outside of the
United States

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Sentence:

Multiple Choice

What does naturalization mean?

• Becoming a citizen of a new country
• Starting a new business
• Learning a new language
• Becoming a professional athlete

Fill in the Blank

Jenna was not born in the United States. To become a citizen, she had to go through the process of

ELIGIBLE FOR NATURALIZATION

• Be age 18 or older

• Be permanent resident for 3 or 5 years

• Be a person of good moral character

• Have basic knowledge of U.S. government (CIVICS!)

• Be able to read, write, and speak basic English

​TAKE NOTES:

Multiple Choice

You are old enough to apply for citizenship.

• True

• False

Open Ended

What does it mean to be a "permanent resident"?

Open Ended

How do you think the government can decide if a person has "good moral character"?

Word: oath

Definition: a promise
regarding one’s future actions
or behavior

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Multiple Choice

What is an oath?

• A type of bread
• A type of dance
• A type of insect
• A solemn promise or affirmation

THE NATURALIZATION PROCESS

• Fill out the application

• Get biometrics taken (fingerprints)

• Be interviewed

• Take English and Civics tests

• Take the oath at a ceremony

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the naturalization process?

• Take a citizenship test
• Submit an application form
• Go to the interview

• Take the oath

Multiple Choice

What is the last step in the naturalization process?

• Getting fingerprints taken

• Submitting the application
• Taking the English test

• Taking the Oath of Allegiance