EL CIVICS? WHOAAAA!

WELL, ACTUALLY IT
MIGHT BE FUN.

On a post-it, please tell us something you already know
about EL Civics. Stick it to the K poster.

On another post-it, tell us what you want to know about
EL Civics. Stick it to the W poster.
EL CIVICS IS

EL CIVICS HAS 4 PRIORITIES

1. The rights and responsibilities of citizenship
2.United States naturalization procedures
3.Civic participation
4.United States history and government

SEE IF YOU CAN GUESS WHATS WHATHOLD UP
for
for
for

EL CIVICS IS CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION
Example: Practice wh question word sequence, past
tense and auxiliary verbs using Civics Flash Cards for
the Naturalization Test.
So everybody hold up a red card!


NOW YOU TRY:
EL/CIVICS IS NOT FINANCING ANY ACTIVITY DESIGNED
TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF AN ELECTION TO ANY
PUBLIC OFFICE.
Photo: Gerwise
NOW YOU TRY:
EL/CIVICS IS CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Example: Demonstrate and role play job interview techniques
following models found on EL/Civics Gateways for Teachers
when doing an employment chapter.
EL/CIVICS IS NOT PROVIDING CONTINUING EDUCATION,
ENRICHMENT, OR OTHER VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL
CLASSES.

Photo: Jon Wollenhaupt
NOW YOU TRY:
EL/CIVICS IS FIELD TRIPS THAT SUPPORT
CLASS-BASED INSTRUCTION.
Example: Tour the Virginia State Capitol to support a
lesson on government.
Photo: John Morissette
EL/CIVICS IS NOT PAYING OR COMPENSATING
DIRECTLY FOR LEARNER TRANSPORTATION (OTHER
THAN FOR CLASS FIELD TRIPS) OR CHILDCARE.

NOW YOU TRY:


EL/CIVICS IS USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR
TEACHING AND LEARNING.
Example: During a consumer unit, students locate stores
fine print online.
Photo: Alex Skopje

NOW YOU TRY:




EL/CIVICS IS NOT PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZED FAIR
OR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS CAREER FAIRS
AND HEALTH FAIRS, THAT ARE NOT DIRECTLY RELATED
TO EL/CIVICS INSTRUCTION.

Photo: Piligrims Hopsices

NOW YOU TRY:
EL/CIVICS IS HOSTING GUEST SPEAKER EVENTS THAT
SUPPORT CLASS-BASED INSTRUCTION.

Example: Invite a school ESL parent liaison in
conjunction with a unit on education. Ask questions.
Write thank you notes and emails afterwards.
Photo: Julie Tam
NOW YOU TRY:
EL/CIVICS IS NOT PROVIDING RELIGIOUS
INSTRUCTION, CONDUCTING WORSHIP SERVICES, OR
ENGAGING IN ANY FORM OF PROSELYTIZATION
Image: ForrestP
NOW YOU TRY:

On a post-it, please tell us something you learned
about EL Civics. Stick it to the L poster.

On another post-it, tell us what you still want to know
about EL Civics. Stick it to the S poster.
Before
you go

Margaret Overton maggieov@verizon.net (804) 527-4660

Adam Nathanson awnathanson@henrico.k12.va.us (804) 652-1265