#xA0; Through a combination of print lessons and interactive self-study digital material, Future U.S. Citizenstakes an innovative test prep approach that focuses on the information, skils, and strategies needed to pass the naturalization test. #xA0; Civics Test Prep Reading-based lessons provide the background information and concepts needed for the 100 questions Civics integration exercises help learners apply the concepts of citizenship to their daily lives Speaking Test Prep Video-based lessons focus on strategies for success at the interview Grammar and pronunciation exercises help learners feel confident about their spoken English Reading and Writing Test Prep Practice activities prepare learners for the reading and writing sections on the test The bound-in Active Bookis a digital version of the entire book and includes supplemental interactive activities for self-study.

 

PART I: CIVICS TEST PREP

 

Unit 1   Colonial Period and Independence

Lesson 1          Early America

Lesson 2          The American Revolution

Lesson 3          The Declaration of Independence

Lesson 4          The Constitutional Convention

Lesson 5          George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

 

Unit 2   The 1800s

Lesson 1          The United States Expands

Lesson 2          The Civil War

Lesson 3          Abraham Lincoln

Lesson 4          Equal Rights

 

Unit 3   Recent American History

Lesson 1          World Wars I and II

Lesson 2          20th Century Wars

Lesson 3          The Civil Rights Movement

Lesson 4          September 11, 2001

 

Unit 4   Principles of American Democracy

Lesson 1          The Constitution

Lesson 2          The Bill of Rights

 

Unit 5   System of Government Part 1

Lesson1           The Three Branches of Government

Lesson 2          Checks and Balances

 

Unit 6   System of Government Part 2

Lesson 1          The President

Lesson 2          The Vice President and Speaker of the House

Lesson 3          The U.S. Cabinet

 

Unit 7   System of Government Part 3

Lesson 1          The Senate

Lesson 2          The House of Representatives

Lesson 3          The Judicial Branch

 

Unit 8   System of Government Part 4

Lesson 1          Federal vs. State Government

Lesson 2          State Government

Lesson 3          Political Parties

 

Unit 9   Rights and Responsibilities

Lesson 1          Basic Rights

Lesson 2          More Rights and Responsibilities

 

Unit 10  Geography

Lesson 1          U.S. Borders and Territories

 

Unit 11  Symbols

Lesson 1          The Statue of Liberty

Lesson 2          The Flag and the National Anthem

 

Unit 12  Holidays

Lesson 1          National Holidays

 

 

PART II:  SPEAKING TEST PREP

 

Unit 1    Grammar for the Interview

Lesson 1          Yes/No Questions and Short Answers

Lesson 2          Tag Questions

Lesson 3          Yes/No Questions in the Present Perfect

Lesson 4          How Long and How Many with Present Perfect

 

Unit 2    Beginning the Interview

Lesson 1          Greetings and Shaking Hands

Lesson 2          Making Small Talk

Lesson 3          Using Polite Language and Following Directions

Lesson 4          Using Appropriate Body Language

 

Unit 3    The N-400 Parts 1-9

Lesson 1          Asking for Repetition

Lesson 2          Checking Your Understanding

Lesson 3          Asking Someone to Speak More Slowly or Louder

Lesson 4          Stalling for Time

Lesson 5          Using Clear Pronunciation and Self-Correcting

Lesson 6          Responding to Request for Clarification

 

Unit 4    Additional Questions

Lesson 1          Using Polite Expressions

Lesson 2          Asking for Definitions or Explanations

Lesson 3          Self-Correcting Your Grammar

Lesson 4          Responding Appropriately to Questions

Lesson 5          Asking For an Example

Lesson 6          Taking the Oath of Allegiance

 

 

PART III:  READING AND WRITING TEST PREP

 

Reading Test Prep

Writing Test Prep

Writing Test Prep Answer Key

 

 

N-400 Form with Glossary

Map of North America

Civics Test Prep Answer Key

Speaking Test Prep Answer Key

100 Civics Questions and Answers