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ESL Civic Literacy - Level 3
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Overview
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Title
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The Public Library
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Developer(s)
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Peterson and Koppa
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Date
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2/14/2003
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Purpose
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The purpose of this learning plan is to introduce the learner to the public library system and to increase usage of the library.
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Target Competency
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Expand knowledge of public library.
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Linked Core Abilities
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B.
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Demonstrate critical thinking
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Performance Standards
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Competence will be demonstrated:
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in a classroom situation
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under instructor observation
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in real-life situations
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through use of the library
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Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:
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i.
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learner obtains a library card
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ii.
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learner accesses the library
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iii.
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learner increases use of the library
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Learning Objectives
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This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency:
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Obtain a library card.
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b.
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Find out locations of the public libraries.
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Complete library card form accurately.
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d.
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Communicate library needs to the librarian.
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Search for materials using the library's database.
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f.
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Navigate the library and its resources.
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Increase library usage that pertain to check out, late fees, interlibrary loans, and reserving materials.
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Follow the rules pertaining to library usage.
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Use the various services and activities the library offers.
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Learning Activities
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_____1.
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Use the telephone book to locate a library closest to your home.
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Use a city map to locate library closest to school and your home.
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_____3.
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Complete a library card application.
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Locate a library in your neighborhood.
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Telephone a library for hours of operation.
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Use a map to locate the central library leaving from school.
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Role play a conversation between a librarian and a library patron where the librarian is asked for help finding ESL materials.
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Define library vocabulary.
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Use the internet to access the library database and reserve a book to be delivered to the library closest to your home.
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Visit the library with classmates.
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Check out a library book, read it, and do an oral report for the class.
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Research programs for children and families at the library.
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Assessment Activities
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Participate in a role play situation
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Present an oral presentation
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ESL Civic Literacy - Level 3
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Local, State, and Federal Government
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Overview
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Title
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Local, State, and Federal Government
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Developer(s)
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Peterson and Koppa
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Date
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2/21/2003
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Purpose
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The purpose of this learning plan is to familiarize the learner with processes of the local, state, and federal government. The goal is to connect the learner to the systems and allow access to the workings of the different agencies.
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Target Competency
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B.
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Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and federal government.
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Linked Core Abilities
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B.
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Demonstrate critical thinking
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Performance Standards
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Competence will be demonstrated:
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a.
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in the classroom
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b.
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under instructor observation
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c.
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in field activities outside the classroom
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Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:
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learner identifies forms of government
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learner identifies local, state, and federal politicians
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learner describes the responsibilities of U.S. citizens
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Learning Objectives
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This learning plan addresses the following learning objectives to help you master the competency:
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Identify the three levels of government in the United States: federal, state, and local.
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Understand the structure of government systems.
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Understand how and where to vote.
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Identify the terms of office of senators, house members, and the president.
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Describe the responsibilities assigned to the three branches of government.
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Explain the two party system in politics.
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Communicate differences between learners' native government and US government.
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Name the governor of the state.
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Name the mayor of the city.
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j.
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Discuss process for obtaining US citizenship.
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Learning Activities
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Identify the elected local officials for the city in which you live.
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Identify your state's two Senators.
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Name the governor of your state.
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Identify your representative in Congress.
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Identify the President and the Vice-President of the United States.
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Identify the three levels of government in the United States.
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Identify the forms of government in the United States.
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Name the county in which you live.
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Name the capital of your state.
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Identify the U.S. Constitution as the supreme law of the land.
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Locate the address and telephone number of your local, state, and federal representatives.
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Write a letter to your local or state representative requesting they visit your institution.
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Visit and tour the state capitol building.
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Participate in a mock classroom election.
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Visit the local elections board office to observe voting ballots and how voting machines are used.
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Assessment Activities
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Participate in a mock election
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Write a letter of invitation
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Visit the local elections board
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Research officials on the internet
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ESL Civic Literacy - Level 3
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Overview
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Title
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The Public Schools
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Developer(s)
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Peterson and Koppa
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Date
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2/21/2003
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Purpose
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The purpose of this lesson plan is to expand the learners' knowledge of the public school system and to familiarize the learner with the school's rules and resources. The learner will understand how to interact with school personnel appropriately.
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Target Competency
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C.
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Expand knowledge of public school system.
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Linked Core Abilities
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Communicate effectively
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B.
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Demonstrate critical thinking
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C.
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Learn effective social interaction
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Performance Standards
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Competence will be demonstrated:
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a.
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in the classroom
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b.
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in a role-play situation
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c.
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in pair or small group activities
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Criteria - Performance will be satisfactory when:
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