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 don't have to follow this pattern exactly, but feel free to use it if it's helpful.

Hey Jordan,

It's cool that you get to visit Nicaragua. Here are some interesting things about it. (Now describe some of these things.)

Some things in Nicaragua are very different from the United States. For example, (describe a few differences)

Some things in Nicaragua are a lot like the United States. For example, (describe a few similarities)

1. a. the tourism is huge.

b. its very safe.

c. its one of the poorest countries in the world.

1) What are the five most interesting things you have learned about Nicaragua?  

Nicaragua runs under a unitary presidential constitutional republic, and has had their current constitution since 1987.

Out of a total of 88 constellations found in the night sky, 86 of them can be seen clearly in Nicaragua.

The Pacific coastal region of Nicaragua celebrates many religious festivals, and utilizes music and dance to celebrate.

The only freshwater sharks known in the world can be found in Lake Nicaragua.

There are no street names in Nicaragua. A person's address is given by whatever major landmarks they live near.  

2) What are three aspects of Nicaraguan culture that are similar to the United States?

Catholicism

They bury their dead in cemeteries and funerals take place beforehand

Baseball is as popular there as it is here.  

3) What are three aspects of Nicaraguan culture that are different from the United States?

Different than in the US, Nicaragua has a universal free healthcare system of its citizens. In the US there is no public health system, there are two public funds Medicare and Medicaid but they are designed to elderly, disabled and poor people.

3. Freedom of Speech in the central base of the American Democratic system. Different than Nicaragua that is facing a strong assault on freedom of speech and press freedom. The current government has been attacking the independent press.  

Nicaragua is a presidential republic and The United States is a representative democracy

Explanation:

Compile it into a letter using the outline. Make sure to reword because if you are on egde they will check for plagiarism.