Important Life Milestones Introduction

Important Life Milestones Introduction

By Sarah Torre

In ancient Roman times a milestone was a marker that told travelers how far they had traveled.

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However, today we use milestones in English to describe important events that have shaped our thinking.

What is a milestone?​

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Multiple Choice

Why is she an important?

Kamala Harris is the first ___________ to ever be the Vice President.

• Person

• Black American

• South Asian

• Black American and South Asian American Woman

Multiple Choice

Where was Kamala Harris born?

• Oakland, CA

• Washington D.C.

• Montreal, Canada

• Kingston, Jamacia

Multiple Choice

Kamala Harris graduated from ________ University.

• Fisk

• Howard

• Hampton

• Columbia

Multiple Choice

Kamala Harris's first job was a _________.

• teacher

• doctor

• lawyer

• judge

Multiple Choice

In 2010, Kamala Harris was elected as ______ of California.

• mayor

• judge

• attorney general

• governor

​For example, when I moved to China, I was both excited and anxious because I did not speak the language.

Milestones often affect how we think and feel. ​

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Open Ended

How did you feel moving to the United States?

I felt ____________________.

Milestones also include life events where you learned something new for the first time.

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Open Ended

When did you start school at Del Valle High School? How did you feel?

I started Del Valle High school in ____, and I felt ___________.