Author(s): Robert M. Wilson,Jan C. Hafer,Paul Setzer
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 144
Publisher: Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
Language: English
Date Published: 1996-08-01
Dimensions: 217.42 x 230 x 10.92mm
Publication City/Country: Washington, DC, United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations: line drawings, glossary

This is an illustrated activities manual featuring more than 300 line drawings of both adults and children signing familiar words, phrases and sentences using American Sign Language (ASL) signs in English word order. This revised edition offers more follow-up activities, including many in context, to teach children sign language. The 20 lessons each introduce ten selected "targe vocabulary" words in a format familiar to children, including holidays, pets, cars and trucks. All signs have equivalent words listed in both English and Spanish. The book shows how to form each sign exactly, and also presents the origins of ASL, facts about deafness and how peopile live in the deaf community. Used with reading and grammar studies, the sign language learned from the book can help children improve their vocabulary, retention and reading comprehension.