Directions:
Identify a person to interview. Ask your Learning Coach to help you locate someone who completed the naturalization process. As an alternative, you could write a Fictional Interview with a naturalized citizen
1. Ask the questions below. Take notes or record the interview.
Student Name: __Matthew Houston_________________
Interviewee Name: __________Jose__________
How do you know the interviewee? Fictional interview ___________________________________
Questions and Responses
Question
Notes on Interviewee Response
What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen?
America has alot of great opportunities and its a free country
What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process? …show more content…
I had to be a resident of the U.S. for five years.2. file the N400 form. 3. Pass a test on the history of the U.S. 5. Swear my allegiance to the U.S.
How would you describe how you felt about the process?
I felt motivated throughout the process because I knew America was the place I wanted to call home
How has citizenship changed your life? I have many more opportunities such as getting a job and because America is a democracy I can vote.
Is your daily life different because of citizenship?
Yes I have more freedoms in the USA than i did back home.
Do you feel the process was worthwhile?
Yes it was worthwhile
If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain.
Yes it changed my life in the best way possible.
What are you looking forward to the most about being a U.S. …show more content…
The rationale for changing or not changing the process is completely justified.
26. 29-34 points
The reflection contains mostly accurate and thoughtful information about the naturalization process from the lesson. The rationale for changing or not changing the process is mostly justified.
27. 20-28 points
The reflection contains somewhat accurate and thoughtful information about the naturalization process from the lesson. The rationale for changing or not changing the process is somewhat justified.
28. 0-19 points
The reflection lacks accuracy and thoughtful information about the naturalization process from the lesson. The rationale for changing or not changing the process is inadequately justified.
29. 21st Century presentation skills
30. 17-20 points
The work is well organized, easy to read and comprehend. It has few spelling or grammar errors.
31. 13-16 points
The work is somewhat organized, easy to read and comprehend. It has few spelling or grammar errors.
32. 10-12 points
The work is sometimes organized, easy to read and comprehend. It has some spelling or grammar