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Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language: English

31 minutes 49 seconds

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An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to the teaching of English and language arts. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In this video a Deaf professional signs vocabulary related to his field of expertise. The signs being demonstrated are commonly accepted by the Deaf community, but may not be the only sign for a specific word. Signs often vary across the country, so viewers are encouraged to confirm that signs used in this video are those used in their area/region of the country. Where appropriate, more than one sign or combinations of signs are demonstrated in this video for the same English word.

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Runtime: 31 minutes 49 seconds

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Man with glasses in a black shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Congress."
Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language
Episode 1
35 minutes
Grade Level: 7 - 12
ASL
Woman with glasses in a blue shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Exponent slash power."
Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language
Episode 3
23 minutes 37 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
ASL
Woman with glasses in a black shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Language."
Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language
Episode 4
31 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
ASL
Person doing sign language. Hands are closed with thumbs out. Thumbs are pointing downwards, one arm at about chest height and the other about shoulder height. Caption: science
Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language
Episode 5
24 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12
ASL
Blonde woman in a pink shirt demonstrates sign language in front of a black curtain. White text in a red box at the bottom of the screen reads, "Passive aggressive personality."
Vocabulary Builders In Sign Language
Episode 6
35 minutes 9 seconds
Grade Level: 7 - 12

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    Carole H. (Vestavia, AL)
    December 28th, 2016 at 12:35 AM

    Students used this for vocabulary and reading practice. Clear and functional :)

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    Anonymous (Gardena, CA)
    October 12th, 2016 at 06:57 AM

    Great introduction to the English curriculum. These vocabulary choices in the video are great to have for future references. A good place to start building up vocabulary.

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    Sheila N. (McMechen, WV)
    February 11th, 2015 at 06:18 PM

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