• The same words can take on extremely different meanings when translated

• How do these differences affect a text?

Activity

• Provide the Declaration of Independence (or any other historical document) in both English and Spanish (Or any other language representative of your classroom).

• Have students work in pairs or small groups to read and analyze the different versions

• Ask students to highlight/annotate and discuss key terms and phrases in both languages.

• Have students write a brief comparative analysis discussing any differences in meaning, tone, or emphasis between the two versions.

Discussion Questions

• What words or phrases stood out to you in each language?

• How do the translations affect your understanding of the document's message?

• Are there any concepts that are easier to understand in one language over the other?