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Lessons in Sign Writing (Sign Writing Basics)

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White banner with 6 drawings demonstrating a system of writing in sign language.

Kevin Clark and Lucinda O'Grady Batch, two native ASL signers, demonstrate some basic handshape, contact, and movement symbols of Sign Writing, a system for writing in sign language. Includes information on the computer program for Sign Writing. Batch recommends viewing the first video (Introduction to Sign Writing) before viewing this one.

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Runtime: 30 minutes

Topic: Deaf Life
Subtopic: Deaf - General, Deaf Culture
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 1995
Producer/Distributor: Deaf Action Committee For Sign Writing
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Man with brown hair and beard pointing right index finger out and away from camera. Caption. Uh, have you taught your children sign language.

Man looks at the camera as he uses sign language. Large photo of a young boy is on his left. Caption. To learn sign language and meet deaf people.

Man bends over wheel well of a car, hands around wheel hub. Caption. It's been a win, win situation for both Jose and owner, Ken Smith.

Woman holds both hands, palms forward while looking at a man sitting across from her. Caption. And utilizes her skills to translate English and A, S, L.

Woman in a football stadium wearing cheerleader uniform holds pom-poms downwards while cheering. Caption. I don't even realize there are people out there.

Man dressed in chef's jacket holds baking pan and scoops sauce from bowl. Caption. And did internships at various hotels in northern California.

Woman performs on stage, head tilted back, mouth open, arms bent with fingers outstretched. Caption. There are a lot of different ways you can perform.

Nineteenth Century replica of the Amistad being repaired outdoors. Caption. You know, I worked on this project for 2 years.

2 men wearing disposable hair caps talk over a large industrial-sized mixer on floor. Caption. He tested his family recipes by opening his own business.

Baseball player runs to first base as first baseman holds up his mitt. Coach and umpire watch base. Caption. And they helped me become the person that I am today.