Prompt You have learned a lot about Nicaragua. Your friend Jordan, however, knows nothing about it in a few months, his
family is going on a tour of Spanish speaking-countries, including Spain and several Central and South American
countries. He has asked you to help him learn more about those places before his trip. His next trip is to Nicaragua
Write Jordan a three-paragraph letter in English, and compare Nicaraguan culture and American culture, especially in
terms of foods, sports, transportation, population, and demographics. How is your culture similar to Nicaraguan
culture? How is it different? Use a lot of details from what you've learned to help Jordan prepare for the trip, and have
fun!
Before you write, take notes on these questions to help you think of what to tell Jordan.
1) What are the five most interesting things you have learned about Nicaragua?
2) What are three aspects of Nicaraguan culture that are similar to the United States?
3) What are three aspects of Nicaraguan culture that are different from the United States?
Now, here is a guide for your letter. You dont have to follow this pattern exactly, but feel free to use it if it's helpful.
Hey Jordan,
Its cool that you get to visit Nicaragua Here are some interesting things about it (Now describe some of these things.)