San Mateo Adult School students learn about local and state government. Citizenship is on federal government and the administration. Singer Nalina Chitrakar became a citizen in a ceremony in California. What does citizenship mean to you? Memorial Day is May 28, a time to honor those who died in war. What is PTSD? We hear about veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder from their war experiences, but it can also happen under other circumstances in both children and adults. We salute former First Lady Barbara Bush, who died recently. She did much to support literacy. Music is in the air in our "easy, easy" exercise. People at work is a story about a man who works in IT (information technology).

Our readers write about their brave stories, Mother's Day, and differences between their home country and the United States, among other topics. The conversation activity and idioms are about money. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated and Mexican wrestling is explained. There is a story to read to children in support of family literacy.

There are many instant activities in this issue, idioms, quotes and citizenship questions related to the content. All this and more in our May issue...

Write to us about your graduation and Father's Day for our June issue. We love to give students a voice.

May Bonus Student Writing is from Southern California. May Student Writing of the Month is from Northern California.

NEW - A pre-crossword puzzle worksheet is available to give your students additional practice!

NEW - Answer keys are now posted for Learning Activities and can be printed out!

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