www.MilpitasChat.com

Student Survey

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Use the qr code or link below:

IRS: The Hows of Taxes

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:37:00 +0000

There are 14 modules in the Hows of Taxes. Each module focuses on a different set of tax concepts and includes interactive activities, tutorials, simulations, and assessments.

https://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/student/hows.jsp

TED: How to succeed? Get more sleep

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

TED: How to succeed? Get more sleep | Arianna Huffington

In this short TED Talk, Arianna Huffington argues that modern culture often treats lack of sleep as a sign of success. Many people boast about working long hours and sleeping very little. However, she explains that this belief is misleading and harmful because real success depends on good health, clear thinking, and balanced habits.

Huffington shares a personal story about collapsing from exhaustion after working too much and not getting enough sleep. This experience forced her to rethink her lifestyle and learn more about the science of sleep. She discovered that sleep plays an essential role in physical health, emotional well-being, and mental performance.

She explains that people who do not sleep enough often make poorer decisions and become less productive. Constant fatigue can lead to stress, mistakes, and even serious accidents. In contrast, people who get enough sleep are more creative, focused, and effective in their work and daily lives.

Huffington concludes that society needs to change the way it thinks about sleep. Instead of praising people who work until they are exhausted, we should recognize that rest is necessary for success. By valuing sleep, individuals can improve their health, make better decisions, and lead more meaningful and productive lives.

Vocabulary	CEFR Level	Meaning (Simple Explanation)
Sleep deprivation	B2	A condition when a person does not get enough sleep.
Exhaustion	B2	Extreme physical or mental tiredness.
Rediscovering	B2	Learning again the value or importance of something you once knew.
Productive	B2	Able to produce good results or work efficiently.
Revolution	B2	A major change in ideas, systems, or behavior.
Virility symbol	C1	Something that represents masculinity, strength, or power.
One-upmanship	C1	A situation where people compete to appear better than others.
Hyper-connected	B2–C1	Extremely connected through technology and communication.
Leadership	B2	The ability to guide or influence others.
Crisis (plural: crises)	B2	A very difficult or dangerous situation that requires action.

Here are five CEFR B2 discussion questions based on the TED Talk “How to Succeed? Get More Sleep” by Arianna Huffington.

Why do many people believe that sleeping less helps them become more successful? Do you think this belief is correct or incorrect? Explain your opinion.
In the talk, Arianna Huffington describes a moment when she collapsed from exhaustion. Why do you think people often ignore signs that they are too tired or stressed?
How can lack of sleep affect a person’s decision-making, productivity, or safety at work?
Do you think modern technology, such as smartphones and social media, makes it harder for people to get enough sleep? Why or why not?
What are some practical ways people can improve their sleep habits while still managing busy work and family responsibilities?

International Women's Day

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000

We are Milpitas Adult Education: Happy International Women's Day!

Download these lesson from uscitizenpod / milpitaschat

International Women's Day pdf
Four American Women in Honor of Women’s History Month pdf
American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote mp3 / pdf
More U.S. Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month post

Elli: International Women's Day lesson

uscitizenpod: U.S. Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month

Word Mint: International Women's Day crossword puzzle | word search

Resources for ESL 4

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:31:00 +0000

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-1

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-2

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-3

https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/women-on-stamps-part-4

https://womenshistory.si.edu/american-women-quarters-program

Women's History Project

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

ESL 5 Women's History Folder

ESL 4 presentations

ESL 3 my class's presentations.

Women Leaders in U.S. History

Choose one woman leader from 1800s on 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version)

Susan B. Anthony • Elizabeth Cady Stanton • Sojourner Truth • Harriet Tubman • Lucretia Mott • Lucy Stone

Or Women leaders on U.S. Currency (search https://www.usmint.gov/)

Martha Washington (Loc--ESL 5)
Sacagawea
Helen Keller
Septima Clark
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Rosa Parks

Or the American Women Quarters Program

https://womenshistory.si.edu/american-women-quarters-program

2022 Honorees

Maya Angelou – Poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist
**Dr. Sally Ride – Physicist and first American woman in space (Ngoc Anh, ESL 5)
Wilma Mankiller – First woman elected chief of the Cherokee Nation (Omar, ESL 5)
**Nina Otero-Warren – Suffrage activist and public official (Fumei, ESL 5)
**Anna May Wong – First Chinese American Hollywood movie star (Trinh, ESL 5)

2023 Honorees

Bessie Coleman – First African American and Native American woman pilot
Edith Kanaka‘ole – Indigenous Hawaiian composer, chanter, and cultural practitioner
**Eleanor Roosevelt – First Lady, diplomat, and human rights advocate (Ginny, ESL 5)
**Jovita Idár – Journalist and activist for civil rights and women’s suffrage (Helena, ESL 5)
**Maria Tallchief – Prima ballerina and cultural figure in American dance (YuHui ESL 5)

2024 Honorees

Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray – Civil rights activist, lawyer, and author
Patsy Takemoto Mink – Lawmaker and champion of gender equity in education (Ezzy, ESL 5)
**Dr. Mary Edwards Walker – Surgeon and women’s rights pioneer (Jin, ESL 5)
Celia Cruz – Influential Afro-Cuban singer and cultural icon (ESL 5 Rocio)
Zitkala-Ša – Writer, composer, and Native American rights advocate

2025 Honorees

Ida B. Wells – Investigative journalist and civil rights leader
**Juliette Gordon Low – Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA (Han, ESL 5)
Dr. Vera Rubin – Astronomer whose work provided evidence of dark matter
**Stacey Park Milbern – Disability justice activist (Joomee, ESL 5)
**Althea Gibson – Pioneering athlete and first Black competitor to break tennis’s color barrier-(ESL 5--Althea Gibson)

ESL 4 / 5 Women's Sports Project

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:02:00 +0000

Present Perfect v Present Perfect Continuous

Students start here: ESL 4/5 Women Sports folder

United States (USA) & Canada

PWHL (Ice Hockey) - thepwhl.com--Pei

Europe

13. Super League (Rugby League) - rugby-league.com--Julio

16. Liga F (Spain - Soccer) - ligaf.es--Kenia

22. EHF Champions League (Europe - Handball) - eurohandball.com

Asia / Oceania
24. WKBL (South Korea - Basketball) - wkbl.or.kr--Viet Quy
29. Premier Badminton League (India) - pbl-india.com

Gymnastics, Racing, Horses (USA & International)
37. USA Gymnastics Championships - usagym.org--Cindy
38. FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup Series - gymnastics.sport--Karina
39. Nastia Liukin Cup (USA) - usagym.org/nastia

41. U.S. Figure Skating Championships - usfigureskating.org--Huyen

45. Formula Pro WRS Championship (USA) - formulaprousa.com--
46. IAME Ladies Cup (Karting/Europe) - iame-motorsport.com

48. Longines FEI Jumping World Cup - inside.fei.org--Mariam

Skiing

51. FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - fis-ski.com--Thanh

Liga MX Femenil (Mexico - Soccer): The top-tier professional women's soccer league in Mexico, featuring 18 clubs.
- Website: ligafemenil.mx--Sergio
Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Femenil (LNBP Femenil) (Mexico - Basketball): The premier professional women’s basketball league in Mexico.
- Website: lnbp.mx--Oscar
Liga Colombiana de Fútbol Femenino (Colombia - Soccer): The top professional women's soccer league in Colombia.
- Website: dimayor.com.com--Diego M
Superliga Femenina de Voleibol (Brazil - Volleyball): Brazil’s top-tier professional women's volleyball league.
- Website: cbv.com.br--Diego DaSilva

Women's Pro Volley Ball-Rocio https://www.fmvb.com.mx/SeleccionesNacionales/SeleccionesNacionalesFemenil
- Available leagues:
Individual Sports Competitions
1. LPGA Mexico Riviera Maya Open (Mexico - Golf): A major international professional golf tournament held at Mayakoba.
  - Website: lpga.com
2. Pan American Artistic Gymnastics Championships (Pan-America): Major annual competition for women's artistic gymnastics, often hosted in Mexico, Brazil, or Colombia.
  - Website: panamsports.org
3. South American Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships (South America): Regional championship event for top gymnasts.
  - Website: consuigi.com
Formula 4 Sudamericana (Car Racing):
A developmental formula racing series that frequently includes female competitors.
- Website: formula4sudamericana.com
- Campeonato Brasileiro de Futebol Feminino (Brazil - Soccer): The top-tier league in Brazil, considered one of the strongest in South America.
  - Website: cbf.com.br
- South and Central American Women's Handball Championship (Region-wide): A top-level regional competition for professional handball teams.
  - Website: handballsca.tv
  - CONMEBOL Libertadores Femenina (South America - Soccer): The premier annual club football tournament for women in South America.
    - Website: conmebol.com
- Mexican Softball League (LMS) (Mexico - Softball): The first professional women’s softball league in Latin America, launched in 2024.
- Europe
  17. Première Ligue (France - Soccer) - premiere-ligue.fr
  18. Sultanlar Ligi (Turkey - Volleyball) - sultanlar.volleystation.com
  19. Serie A1 Femminile (Italy - Volleyball) - legavolleyfemminile.it
  20. Frauen-Bundesliga (Germany - Soccer) - dfb.de/flyeralarm-frauen-bundesliga
  21. Damallsvenskan (Sweden - Soccer) - fotbollskanalen.se/damallsvenskan
- Individual Sports (Golf, Gymnastics, Skating, Racing, Riding, Track)
  Asia / Oceania
  23. WCBA (China - Basketball) - baike.baidu.com
  25. WE League (Japan - Soccer) - weleague.jp
  26. W-League / A-League Women (Australia - Soccer) - aleagues.com.au
  27. WBBL (Australia - Cricket) - cricket.com.au/wbbl
  28. Super Netball (Australia) - supernetball.com.au
  Golf (Worldwide Tours)
  30. LPGA Tour (USA/Global) - lpga.com
  31. Epson Tour (USA - Developmental) - epsontour.com
  32. Ladies European Tour (Europe) - ladieseuropeantour.com
  33. JLPGA Tour (Japan) - lpga.or.jp
  34. KLPGA Tour (South Korea) - klpga.co.kr
  35. China LPGA Tour (China) - clpga.org
  36. WPGA Tour of Australasia (Australia) - wpga.org.au

Stressed Out English

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0000

Stressed Out English video fixed!

Presidential presentations

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0000

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UULoLeohYIBKmS70_r6Ogm2QyIw41U6N?usp=drive_link

ESL 5 AM National Parks Presentation

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:28:00 +0000

Pick a National Parks and create a slide show. We will present them on Wednesday and Thursday.

Note: If you wish, you can create your slide show in PowerPoint, then upload it to the folder.

National Parks:

Link to the National Parks Folder
National Parks Presentation Template (google slides)
National Parks Presentation Instructions google doc | word
List of 50-sh National Parks and Websites
ESL 3 | ESL 4 | ESL 5 | Worksheet

GCF Learn Free: Google Slides

Google Slides Basics video | full Google slides video playlist
Adding Pictures to Google Slides | More info about Google slides

ESL 4/5 pm State presentations

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:52:00 +0000

Pick a state and create a slide show. We will present them in class next week.

Note: If you wish, you can create your slide show in PowerPoint, then upload it to the folder.

ESL 4/5 States folder

GCF Learn Free: Google Slides

Google Slides Basics video | full Google slides video playlist
Adding Pictures to Google Slides | More info about Google slides

Bill of Rights Day Conversations

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:15:38 +0000

Source: GPO BookTalk

Get ready for Bill of Rights Day on Dec 15! Use these dialogues to extend EL Civics instruction, learn about the Bill of Rights (and UDHR), and introduce KYR resources.

·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for Family Literacy
·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for ESL 1
·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for ESL 2
·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for ESL 3
·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for ESL 4
·       Bill of Rights Conversation Practice for ESL 5

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA!

Dec 15 Bill of Rights Day resources:

LINCS: Civic Resources for Bill of Rights Day 2024 links
GPO BookTalk: Bill of Rights post and cartoon
uscitizenpod: A Quick Review of the Bill of Rights and the N-400 (2024) Part 9 plus Civics Questions 2024 video | pdf | mp3
Bill of Rights pptx via Google Slides
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 01 pdf
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 02 pdf
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 03 pdf
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 04 pdf
Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 05 pdf
Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz pdf

Dec 10: Human Rights Day

·       LINCS: Civic Resources for Human Rights Day 2024 links
·       A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of the UDHR and Human Rights Day mp3 and pdf
·       The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) Word Search Puzzle pdf

KYR Resources:

· Literacy-level KYR card png
· ILRC Red Cards (multiple languages) page

Prepare for an Immigration Consultation Appointment (includes KYR resources from adult schools) page

Transition to San Jose City College

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:37:00 +0000

Transition to

San Jose City College

for more info, call 408-288-3750

Report Back from CATESOL 2025

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:30:00 +0000

Report Back from CATESOL 2025 slides

Jennifer Gagliardi | MAE PD Day | Nov 3, 2025

pdf: bit.ly/20251103maepd

photo: CA stats from Keynote

We Signed the Constitution 2025!

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:07:00 +0000

Scan the QR Code

This is the original link to the Constitution padlet.

Or go www.milpitaschat.com

1. Go to the padlet (scan qr code or click link)

2. Click the BLUE BUTTON (with +)

3. SUBJECT: (top line--type your name)

4. Click Blue Button (camera on the bottom)

4. Take a selfie with

The Constitution
The Flag
Your Name (printed and signed)
Friends

5. Click USE PHOTO (or retake it) (on the bottom)

6. You can add a caption (name, greeting)

7. Click red PUBLISH (on the top)

8. You can keep or change you "Padlet Name"

9. Click the pink DONE button

10. You have now virtually Sign the Constitution. You can see the other people's photos on www.milpitaschat.com

ed pronunciation

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:54:00 +0000

Woodward English: Pronunciation of ED

Assembly to prepare for Constitution and Citizenship Day

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:08:00 +0000

2025-08-27 ESL 5 am Google Doc

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:23:00 +0000

https://bit.ly/mae5amx

2025-08-20 ESL 5 am

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:55:00 +0000

A Year in the Life of an ESL Student ch1 ex 5 website | amazon

2. She asked him to be quiet because he had been running off at the mouth.

Because he had been running off at the mouth, she asked him to be quiet.

3.The boy was pinned up against the window because there were six children in the backseat of the car.

4. My father told me to settle down when I made too much noise during his favorite TV program.

When I made too much noise during my father's favorite TV program, he told me to settle down.

5. We arrived at the airport safe and sound even though the plane had engine trouble.

6. The young girl burst into tears when she saw her brother break her toy into many pieces.

7. He could not get over the fact that his sister had won a gold medal at the Olympics.

8. The teacher was appalled to hear the students using (the) foul language in the classroom.

homophone foul / fowl

Skills for Effective Writing 3, ch 1

1. A simple sentence has at least one subject and at least one verb that has only one

independent clause.

2. A compound sentence has at least two subjects and at least two verbs. It has

at least two independent clauses that are related to each other.

3. A complex sentence has at least two subjects and two verbs. It has a dependent

clause that is connected to an independent clause.

Welcome Milpitas Adult School ESL 4 and 5 Combo PM class

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:02:00 +0000

Green Sheet

ELLII.com login

READ WORKS:

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code PYPRBW

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Note: Students can change their passwords when they log in, and you can change student passwords on this page.

Student Experience

Watch this video to preview the student experience and share these resources with your students to get them started.

Welcome Milpitas Adult School ESL 5 am

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +0000

ESL 5 am Greensheet

ELLII.com link

ReadWorks:

1. Have students go to www.readworks.org/student

2. Students should sign in with their Google account.

3. Students enter class code SVJNCV

Student Experience

Watch this video to preview the student experience and share these resources with your students to get them started.

Student Interest Survey

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:52:00 +0000

SCAN THE QR CODE

OR Click the link

https://forms.gle/THPSb2KJKmCY6JDh9

Fields of Visions

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:12:00 +0000

Field of Vision by Ana Gianola

Rooms with a Wiew

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:06:00 +0000

Rooms with a View

Present Perfect

noreply@blogger.com (US Citizenship Podcast) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:58:00 +0000

Ellii: Present Perfect

Ellii: Present Perfect Vs. Present Perfect Progressive – Grammar and Verb Tenses

www.MilpitasChat.com

Student Survey

IRS: The Hows of Taxes

TED: How to succeed? Get more sleep

International Women's Day

Resources for ESL 4

Women's History Project

Women Leaders in U.S. History

ESL 4 / 5 Women's Sports Project

Sports Leagues Mexico, Central America, and South America

Stressed Out English

Presidential presentations

ESL 5 AM National Parks Presentation

ESL 4/5 pm State presentations

Bill of Rights Day Conversations

Transition to San Jose City College

Report Back from CATESOL 2025

We Signed the Constitution 2025!

ed pronunciation

Assembly to prepare for Constitution and Citizenship Day

2025-08-27 ESL 5 am Google Doc

2025-08-20 ESL 5 am

Welcome Milpitas Adult School ESL 4 and 5 Combo PM class

How to get students to their assignments

Student Experience

Welcome Milpitas Adult School ESL 5 am

Student Experience

Student Interest Survey

Fields of Visions

Rooms with a Wiew

Present Perfect