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October 1, 1999
SignWritingSite http://www.SignWriting.org/ GRADE LEVEL: 2-12+
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CONTENT:
SignWriting is a relatively new written language that is catching on within deaf communities all over the world. The SignWriting site is a comprehensive resource for learning to read, write, and type SignWriting. Included are articles and links to children's stories in SignWriting available on the Internet.
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AESTHETICS:
This site has some nice, simple graphics and a layout that incorporates SignWriting.
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ORGANIZATION:
The site is available in both frames and non-frames versions. There is a huge amount of information on this site, which can make it challenging to navigate.
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REVIEW:
SignWriting is a writing system that uses visual symbols to represent the hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions of signed languages. It is an "alphabet" -- a list of symbols used to write any signed language in the world. The site includes a comprehensive set of lessons teaching SignWriting for beginners and intermediates. Included under the SignWriting Library are SignWriting Literature (for all levels) and Articles About SignWriting.
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