Description

Overview:

This lesson introduces basic map-reading skills and directional vocabulary. It orients the students to the geography of the United States in comparison to their native country. The students learn vocabulary to discuss geographic features while practicing the answers to Civics Test questions about rivers, oceans, border states, territories, and capitals. There are suggested teaching strategies for small group and whole class activities to practice the new vocabulary using U.S. wall maps and category games with file folders and sticky notes. For the Civics Test, applicants do not need to locate these places on a map, but they do need to understand their existence and be able to correctly answer questions about them. Lastly, the handout Map Directions for the Literacy Level Writing Practice helps beginners practice spelling and handwriting while using key vocabulary from the lesson. Covers civics test items 44, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94.

Subject:

Language Education (ESL), Physical Geography

Level:

Adult Education

Material Type:

Lesson Plan

Provider:

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Provider Set:

Beginning Level Lesson Plans

Date Added:

09/04/2015