Understanding School Experiences and Language Barriers

The transcript narrates Francisco's first school experience, highlighting his language struggles and social interactions. Roberto shares his own challenges with English, and Francisco faces similar issues, feeling anxious and isolated. Despite the language barrier, Francisco finds ways to cope, such as daydreaming and creating stories from pictures. Socially, he gravitates towards Arthur, who speaks some Spanish, but faces restrictions from the teacher. The narrative captures the difficulties of adapting to a new language and environment.

What was the main reason Roberto struggled in his first year of school?

• He didn't like his teacher.

• He was too shy to participate.

• He couldn't understand the directions given in English.

• He didn't have any friends.

How did Roberto know he had guessed the teacher's instructions correctly?

• His classmates clapped for him.

• The teacher didn't use the ruler on him.

• He received a gold star.

• The teacher praised him.

Why was the narrator excited about going to school?

• He was eager to learn English.

• It was his first time attending school.

• He wanted to meet new friends.

• He wanted to impress his parents.

What did the narrator wear on his first day of school?

• A pair of overalls and a flannel checked shirt.

• A t-shirt and jeans.

• A school uniform.

• A suit and tie.

What did Roberto remind the narrator about wearing a hat?

• It was too hot to wear a hat.

• It was fashionable.

• It was bad manners to wear it indoors.

• It was required for school.

What did the narrator notice during the bus ride to school?

• The bus driver was very friendly.

• The noise inside the bus got louder with each stop.

• The bus was very quiet.

• The bus was filled with laughter.

How did the narrator feel when he first saw his classroom?

• He was scared of the teacher.

• He liked it because it was cozy.

• He felt it was too small.

• He thought it was too bright.

What was the only word the narrator understood when introduced to his teacher?

• Hello

• Francisco

• Welcome

• Teacher

What did the narrator find inside his desk?

• A lunchbox and a notebook.

• A book, crayons, a ruler, a pencil, and scissors.

• A map and a globe.

• A toy and a candy.

What did the narrator do when he didn't understand the teacher?

• He let his mind wander.

• He left the classroom.

• He asked for help.

• He started crying.