How to sign read in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Point the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand at the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, move the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand up and down while staying pointed at the palm side of your non-dominant hand. This side mimics eyes reading a page from a book.

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of read

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for read
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for read
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

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