The Pledge of Allegiance (normal speed)

http://www.WestwoodASL.com This is a conceptually accurate ASL version of the Pledge of Allegiance. By "conceptually accurate" I mean that this has been translated to be completely accurate in ASL. For those of you who might use "English-like" signs (aka PSE or SEE), you'll see a big difference because instead of following English (and thus making no sense) it is signed purely in ASL. Thus, someone who is fluent in ASL can watch this video and the Pledge will make perfect sense to them. (For those of you who are unaware, ASL and English are completely different languages.) So, if you compare this to many other videos you see on YouTube, you'll see that many of them use PSE or SEE, but very, very few (like thid one) will be signed accurately in ASL. If this video is too fast for you, you can look at my "slow speed" version.

http://www.WestwoodASL.com/moodle

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Education

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• pledge
• of
• allegiance
• asl
• deaf
• sign
• language

[BYUFanatic]

@jrockluv ASL is definitely a beautiful language. Thanks!

[BYUFanatic]

@kjsand Glad you enjoy watching my videos. *smile* There are those who feel that things such as this should be signed "English-like." But it is my opinion that it disrespects the flag not to sign it as it should be signed - using conceptually accurate ASL. Vindicated indeed. *grin*

[jrockluv]

I love Sign Language it's one of the most interesting languages out there..I truly love these videos because they teach alot. Don't judge these people because they are no different and don't critize it either, if you don't know anything about it, then go study it.

[BYUFanatic]

@ShawnWBrowder90 Hi! This IS "frozen script." By definition, a frozen script is a version that is repeated exactly the same by everyone. We sign this every day in class, exactly how you see it. If you're referring to an "English sign-for-word" version (aka SEE) that is not conceptually accurate and is not ASL. This version is more accurate/correct than any SEE versions you may come across. As it is, there is no "national standard" for the Pledge at this time in any version (ASL, PSE or SEE).

[ShawnWBrowder90]

Quick question: Why aren't you using the frozen script for the Pledge of Allegiance? Is this what you teach your students? As a teacher, I would think you would only sign the frozen script and only teach the frozen script.

[kjsand]

I've enjoyed watching your videos! I started signing the pledge of allegience years ago, very similar to the way you interpreted it, and BOY oh BOY did i get flack from other "experts". "for-which-it-stands" was among the phrases I was attacked for signing wrong. They were signing word for word, I signed "represents"...also, believe it or not... one person wanted to know why I signed "can't separate" for "indivisible"! ...they actually thought the word was "invisible"!! I feel vindicated!

[BYUFanatic]

@RichardInSTL Hi Richard! Glad you like the video. *smile* My kids enjoy doing it at all the home football games every year. To answer your question - The sign you're referring to actually translates to mean "Republican." As in, the political party. So, the sign that I use is a more accurate representation of the government (as a whole) that we are pledging allegiance to. To use the sign you mentioned would mean you're pledging allegiance to the Republican Party. Does that make sense?

[RichardInSTL]

Great Job! Your Spangled Banner is also just a great job! Just one question about your choice of "government" for "republic." Some ASL online Dictionaries have a sign that looks like toilet with an "R". Some might think that would be a better sign if you are talking about the "government" that is occupying Washington at this time. I would not suggest using that but government=republic? Perhaps "my oath support elect represent government that shows". But thanks so much!

[BYUFanatic]

You're very welcome! Ah, but be careful with attaching English words to ASL signs (word-to-sign correlations). That particular sign means MUCH more than just "promise." In this particular case, it means to commit or to make a commitment.

[candicelarsen]

Thank you for this! I have been searching for an ASL accurate interpretation. I like how you choose to sign promise,