Performing Arts and Competition Workshops-Sign Language Agendas

Sign Language-First Workshop

Choosing a song:

You need a song that has the correct length and a doable speed for signing.

Try to choose a song that you like and can relate to in some way.

Using aslpro.com:

How to use the provided word dictionary and videos

Picking Which Words to Sign:

Unfortunately, you usually don’t have time to sign every word in the lyrics. Normally you just leave out small words like “the”, “a”, or “and”. Verbs and nouns are important. Just try to keep the meaning of the song the same.

Nearer my God to Thee:

We are all going to learn “Nearer my God to Thee” because it’s sung and signed to often in Job’s Daughters. Besides it’s a beautiful song. J  Note: I have a video of myself signing “Nearer my God to Thee” on facebook. You can use that to help you when you’re practicing at home.

Practice

 

                 Sign Language-Second Workshop

Signing Fluently:

Try to move your arms and hands smoothly as you sign. Really feel the music.

Poise While Performing:

Have good posture, but don’t stand stiffly. If you like, you can move your body to the beat of the music-add your own style.

Expression:

Use your face and eyes to portray the mood of the song. You can also add a certain quality to your signing to go along with the style of the song. Your signs to a smooth, lyrical song should look different than your signs to a quick, upbeat song.

Practice  

Note: These agendas were for workshops I hosted to help me earn my Girl Scout Gold Award (an 80 hour service project). If you participated in these workshops, please leave a comment so I'll know you were here. Thank you!

~Brianna :-)