EL Civics Extension Activities
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Computer(s), Internet access, headphones or speakers
Activity Description
This is a downloadable Word document listing extension activities for the EL Civics component of ESL classes. They were created by Pam Ingram, Idaho and modified/updated by Linda Swanson of OTAN. The activities include guest speakers, field trip suggestions, and, Web sites.
Extension activities are provided for the following topics/competencies: writing and giving directions, American flag etiquette, accessing community services, civil rights, branches of government, Bill of Rights, colonies, famous Americans, political cartoons, history, and government.
Preparation
Check any links you want to use to see if they are still valid. They were updated in September 2018
How-To
Download the document and preview it for activities that will be appropriate for your class.
Documents
Levels
- Beginning Literacy
- Beginning Low
- Beginning High
- Intermediate Low
- Intermediate High
- Advanced
- All Levels
Standards
Basic Communication
- (2.7) Understand aspects of society and culture
- (2.5) Use community agencies and services
Basic Communication
- (5.6) Understand civic responsibilities and activities
- (5.5) Understand the functions of government