American Sign Language Video Dictionary

Top Subjects: Animals Art/Architecture Geography Health History Math Reading Science

Resource:

Provider:

Signing Savvy

Summary:

Age Range: All (with parental supervision). This ad-supported website provides a free, interactive video dictionary with over 7,000 words and phrases that can be used as a resource for educators, students, or anyone interested in learning or improving American Sign Language (ASL) skills.

Description:

When you get to the site, you'll see a "Browse by Letter" menu. Simply click on a letter, and a new page opens with a menu of words and phrases that begin with that letter. Click on the word or phrase, and a new page opens where you can watch a video of a person demonstrating how to sign that word. You'll also find a written definition of the word.

There is a menu near the top of the page that allows you to look up:

� Fingerspelling
� Numbers
� Colors
� Animals
� U.S. States
� World Geography
� Baby Sign

As you explore the site, you'll notice that additional information such as a full written description of how to make the sign, and a memory aid for the sign, and (in some cases) flash cards and other features are provided for members who can access the entire site ad-free. Look under the "About Us" section on the menu to find information on membership fees.

That said, you don't have to purchase a thing to use the interactive video dictionary that serves as a fascinating introduction to sign language � and it's a great way for those of you who know ASL to refresh your knowledge of signing various words.

Contributed by:

C A T E G O R I E S

Orientation:

General

Subjects:

Language Arts

Teaching Methods:

Online Interactive

I N T E N D E D F O R:

Ages:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18

Grades:

Pre-K,K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

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