This week you may discuss option 1, option 2, or both.

OPTION #1: (ILLEGAL) IMMIGRATION

Both the U.S. and Puerto Rico have experienced illegal, as well as legal immigration throughout their history, especially in recent years.

From what countries do the immigrants come to the U.S. and to Puerto Rico?

How has immigration affected life in the U.S. and Puerto Rico? Discuss positive as well as negative effects.

Do you know any illegal immigrants? What is their life like?

What types of laws are in effect regarding immigration into the U.S. and Puerto Rico?

How is illegal immigration handled in the U.S. and Puerto Rico? Have you seen any stories on the news about this recently?

What do you think about situations such as the Elián González case in Miami in 2000?

At the end of your discussion, indicate the ways in which immigration seems to be similar and different between the U.S. and Puerto Rico.