Becoming a U.S. Citizen

Have students write a one-line definition of each group before sorting the cards. For the citizenship sheet, ask them to number the steps in the text and then fill in the flow line.

Order six steps of naturalization, from green card to the Oath of Allegiance. The directions on the page read: Read the text. Circle the letter of the best answer to question 1. Write your answer to question 2 on the line. An answer key is included.

Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade Citizenship and Rights, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with rights and citizenship. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

The sheet lists obeying laws, paying taxes, serving on a jury when called and being registered with Selective Service for most men ages 18 to 25. Children must attend school. People who do not carry out duties can be punished.

Naturalization is the process by which people born in other countries become citizens. It ends with the Oath of Allegiance at a ceremony, a promise of loyalty to the United States.

A permanent resident must live in the United States for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen. The person must be at least 18 years old to apply.