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United States of ASL Poetry...And Other Tales

53 minutes 37 seconds

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A man in a blue sweater and light trousers does sign language towards the camera. Caption. I sheepishly went back to my seat.

Peter Cook, a Deaf performing artist, tells original stories in ASL, pantomime, and movement. Includes "Batman," "It's Not Easy to Be Deaf," and "My First Word," as well as many others. Preview of this title is encouraged due to some adult humor.

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    Jennifer S. (Ocala, FL)
    October 7th, 2023 at 09:16 AM

    Peter Cook is funny and easy to watch

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    Christine Anastasia M. (Lakewood, OH)
    April 28th, 2022 at 02:16 PM

    This video sparked huge excitement about American Sign Language literature! The students want more!

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    Kacey T. (Brighton, MI)
    April 13th, 2022 at 08:45 AM

    Excellent literary model for American Sign Language. The non-manual markers are amazing.

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    CRYSTAL V. (GRASS VALLEY, CA)
    April 5th, 2022 at 11:23 AM

    Peter Cook is an excellent example of ASL's beautiful expression as seen in the facial expressions, prosody, and constructed action.

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    Stephanie S. (Red Oak, TX)
    November 8th, 2018 at 09:11 AM

    My hearing students enjoyed his storytelling and poems. They found them engaging.

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    Karen N. (Boise, ID)
    May 9th, 2018 at 12:44 PM

    Peter Cook is always a great resource for ASL and facial expressions.

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    Mallory S. (Dinwiddie, VA)
    September 27th, 2017 at 08:50 AM

    I appreciate this resource! Learning more about Peter cook and ASL poetry will help me to be a better Interpreters.

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    J.R. C. (Little Rock, AR)
    August 10th, 2016 at 08:37 AM

    Remarkable

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    SHARON W. (La Vernia, TX)
    April 20th, 2016 at 01:21 PM

    Love this! Great way to show Deaf Culture through ASL stories. I wish that the actor would do more!

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    Anonymous (Barre, MA)
    January 11th, 2016 at 09:33 AM

    great video illustrating ASl storytelling and great teaching tool in the classroom

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    Patricia S. (Thomasville, GA)
    September 10th, 2015 at 05:36 AM

    Great video for my ASL students to see language alive!

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    Lisa F. (Mesquite, TX)
    May 13th, 2015 at 08:58 AM

    DCMP has improved so much with better access to technology - streaming. It is tough to find DVD materials related to ASL and Deafness for ASL classes with Deaf teacher requiring captions. Please keep this up! I definitely plan to use this service MORE for sure! Thank you!