293 Brent Riggs - Designer, Author, Business Man - The Declaration of Independence – A Modern Language Version by Brent Riggs Author Preface The Declaration of Independence is an incredible document that communicates the reasons why many people pledged their life, wealth and honor to risk war and death to create the United States of America we now take for granted. For many years I have enjoyed rewriting texts like Puritan Prayers and classic sermons from centuries gone by so that my generation can be effected by them as the original readers/listeners were. It is an unfortunate, but undeniable fact that the common vocabulary and reading comprehension today is much lower than in previous eras. I have attempted to write a modern translation of the Declaration of Independence using vocabulary and structure that is easily comprehended while not “dumbing down” the verbiage to the degree that it loses its seriousness or majestic ring. You’ll find a sample of my modern English version of Puritan prayers here: Blessings,Brent Riggs o Personal freedom (liberty) Georgia: Maryland:
Teaching the Declaration without Overwhelming Students Ah, the Declaration of Independence, a document so essential to understanding our American past and present that every student should read and learn about it. Luckily, its ideas and historical significance are truly engaging and can help make its difficult eighteenth century prose more accessible for our students. Below are some ideas: How about starting with an idea or line from the document? Considering the historical and contemporary significance of the document can also engage. As far as reading the document, we suggest two intertwined approaches (both to be used with a transcribed version). 1. 2. Some other ideas include: Looking at the original document. Sign the document. Look at the rough draft of the Declaration or use this lesson plan which involves a careful comparison between the drafts. See the Library of Congress’ Web Guide Connect with images. Admittedly, we focus on the reading of the document.
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Hetalia: Axis Powers Hetalia: Axis Powers (Axis Powers ヘタリア, Akushisu Pawāzu Hetaria?) is a Japanese webcomic, later adapted as a manga and an anime series, by Hidekaz Himaruya (日丸屋秀和, Himaruya Hidekazu?). The series' main presentation is as an often over-the-top allegory of political and historic events as well as more general cultural comparisons. The character roster is large and far from complete, but the main cast could be said to be the countries which made up the Axis powers and Allies of World War II - namely Italy (North Italy in particular), Germany, Japan, United States, England, France, Russia, Canada, and China. Himaruya originally created Hetalia as an online webcomic, and so far five tankōbon have been published by Gentosha Comics, the first on March 28, 2008, the second on December 10, 2008, the third on May 20, 2010, the fourth on June 30, 2011, and the fifth on July 31, 2012. Main characters[edit] So far, over 42 countries and territories have been depicted.[5] Axis Powers[edit] Italy イタリア