Translation

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Translation
Example The Star Spangled Banner
Original whose broad stripes and bright
stars Gloss that flag red stripe, white
stripe, red stripe, white stripe, stars
dot-dot-dot SignWriting - see next slide

• Find and print or transcribe the English wording.
• Rethink the meaning in English. Beware of
  idioms, metaphors and similes. Write a gloss.
• Use www.signwriting.org to write your translation
  in ASL.

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SignWriting The Star Spangled Banner
Gloss that flag red stripe, white stripe, red
stripe, white stripe, stars dot-dot-dot
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Translation Performance Rubric
Translation Performance Rubric Name 2 3 4 5
Time Requirements 1 5 min. of signing for 1 person 3 10 min. of signing for 2 or more people 3 or more elements missing 2 elements missing 1 element missing All elements present
Non Manual Signals Shoulder shift (character) Eye gaze (pronouns, deixis) Eyebrows up (topic/comment) Mouth (adverbs) Few or no NMS Some correct NMS Many correct NMS NMS present throughout with correct timing
Sign and Classifier Production (HOLM) 3 or more incorrect signs 2 incorrect signs 1 incorrect sign All signs produced correctly
Fluency / Smoothness of signing Very halting, many unnatural pauses Somewhat halting, several unnatural pauses Mostly smooth, little hesitancy No hesitancy, very smooth
Dramatic Presence Props Costumes Backgrounds/scenery Use of props, costumes or backgrounds detracts from performance Limited but supportive use of props, costumes or backgrounds Use of props, costumes or backgrounds supports and enhances performance Masterful use of props, costumes or backgrounds