Question

Think of what you have learned about schools in Puerto Rico. How are those schools similar to your school or schools in your community? In your notebook, make a list of two things that are the same in your school or schools in your community and schools in Puerto Rico. Then write two things that are different. Use as many Spanish vocabulary words as you can. Click on the link below to check your answers.

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a comparison between schools in Puerto Rico and schools in a typical community, incorporating Spanish vocabulary words.

Similarities:

1. Educación Básica: Both schools in Puerto Rico and schools in my community provide educación básica, including subjects like matemáticas, ciencias, y estudios sociales.
2. Actividades Extracurriculares: Both types of schools offer actividades extracurriculares, such as deportes (sports) and clubs, to help students develop other skills and interests.

Differences:

1. Idioma Principal: In Puerto Rico, while Spanish (español) is often the primary language of instruction, many schools also teach in English. In my community, the primary language of instruction may be English, with varying levels of español taught as a second language.
2. Cultura y Tradiciones: Schools in Puerto Rico may incorporate more local cultura and tradiciones, such as celebrating fiestas like el Día de San Juan or providing educación sobre la historia puertorriqueña, whereas my community may have different local traditions that schools celebrate.

Feel free to expand or modify this list as needed based on your experiences!