Naturalization Ceremony
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Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony Every year on the Fourth of July, people from many different countries come to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s home, to become United States citizens. The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is called naturalization. |
I. Vocabulary words from this article:
naturalization
petition
immigrant
remark
concert
oath
proceedings
picnic
significant
footsteps
II. Pre-Reading Questions
What is the process for becoming a citizen of the U.S.?
Why is Independence Day important to new citizens?
III. Reading Time
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