Objective #40: What you will learn . . .

• You will learn about important people and events in American history.

• Specifically, you will learn about the early part of United States history, when the country was first settled by Europeans.

• You will also learn about America’s fight for independence and the formation of our government.

Objective #40: What you will learn . . .

• In class, we will read and talk about topics like . . .

We will also read and talk about. . .

we will read and discuss . . .

and finally, we will read and discuss …

After we have studied these four lessons in class, students will take an EL Civics assessment test.

You will do:1)A brief written assessment (dictation)2) A brief oral assessment(citizenship exam questions)3) A longer oral assessment (report)

Written Assessment: Write dictation sentences about

American history

You will write 3 sentences that your teacher dictates about American history.

We will practice these sentences a lot during class . . . before your assessment!

Oral Assessment 1: Questions About American History

You will answer typical questions that are asked on the U.S. Citizenship Exam.

Again, we will practice these questions a lot during class … before your assessment

Questions for Oral Assessment:You will answer 8 of these questions

Native Americans What is a specific group of Native Americans called?

Native Americans What are some important skills or knowledge that the Native Americans had?

The American Colonists

What is ONE reason the Colonists came to America?

The American Colonists

There were 13 original states or colonies in America. Name three.

The American Colonists

What important national holiday began as a celebration between the Colonists and the Native Americans?

Questions for Oral Assessment:

The Revolutionary War

Why did the American Colonists fight the British?

The Revolutionary War

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

The Revolutionary War

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

The Constitution There When was the Constitution written?

The Constitution What is ONE freedom from the 1st Amendment of the Constitution?

Oral Assessment 2: Give a Brief Report (about 3 minutes)

…about an important person or event in American history. Choose a person or event that is interesting to you.

You only have to give a few pieces of information in your report. . . you don’t have to say everything about your topic.

Oral ReportAfter you choose your topic, you

will . . . 1) Introduce the topic: who or what are you going to talk about?2) Give one or more reasons why this person or event is interesting to you.3) Give several details about the person/event.4) How has this person or event made an impact on American life today?5) How is this person/event celebrated or remembered today?6) Plan a summary statement or conclusion to end your report.

Oral ReportYou are encouraged to use note cards during your report … BUT…

Don’t just read! •Make eye contact with the teacher during your presentation.

•Pause in between the different parts of your report.•Maintain good posture and body language.•Speak loud enough and as clearly as possible! Speak at a good speed—not too fast or too slow.

Oral ReportYou can choose from many different topics,

like…• George Washington• Abraham Lincoln• Cesar Chavez• Martin Luther King, Jr.• Rosa Parks• President Obama (or any other modern American President)

• The Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving• The American Civil War• The Great Depression (America’s worst economic time)• An American inventor

AssessmentsThis is your opportunity to work with another teacher who will evaluate your oral skills.