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Saturday, September 13, 2025
Sign of the Day
write
The dominant G-hand 'writes' on the non-dominant B-hand, mimicking pen on paper
A1 Very Common Verb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral, Child-friendly
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Dominant hand forms a G-hand (index finger extended straight). Non-dominant hand is a flat B-hand, palm up
Dominant index finger moves in small, repeated linear strokes across the non-dominant palm
Everyday communication, educational settings, instructions involving text
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
Use the numbered steps first, then check the sign anatomy cards to clean up the small details that make the sign look fluent instead of approximate.
How to form the sign
- Form non-dominant B-hand palm up
- Place dominant G-hand above it
- Move dominant index finger in small strokes
- Repeat strokes across palm
Coach prompt
Practice signing "write" in a sentence like "I will write a book."
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a G-hand (index finger extended straight). Non-dominant hand is a flat B-hand, palm up · Code DH: G, NDH: B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
DH: Palm towards non-dominant hand. NDH: Palm up
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Neutral or 'writing' mouth pattern
Body shift
None
Use It Today
Move from recognition to real-life use
Everything below is designed to make the sign sticky: where it feels natural, what learners miss, and how to use it without sounding robotic.
I need to write a letter
Can be modified to show writing speed, quantity, or effort
Best fit: Everyday communication, educational settings, instructions involving text
Mirror focus
Practice signing "write" in a sentence like "I will write a book."
Catch the slip
Ensure repeated linear strokes across the non-dominant palm, using a G-hand
Use it today
I need to write a letter
Common mistakes: Not repeating the movement; using a flat hand instead of a G-hand; failing to make contact
When not to use it: When the action is typing, drawing, or painting
Regional note: Minor variations in speed or extent of movement exist
Cultural note: N/A
1.[en] I want to write. / BSL:[WANT
WRITE]
2.[en] Write your name. / BSL:[YOUR NAME
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Word web
Jot
note
script
compose
Read
erase
delete
Pen
paper
author
message
homework
Read
Book
Pen
School
WRITE (G-hand on B-hand, linear strokes): Mimics pen on paper, specific for forming letters/text.
DRAW (C-hand on B-hand, varying strokes): Uses a C-hand or bent-V, often making more curvilinear or artistic strokes, for creating pictures.
TYPE (Two V-hands tapping): Involves tapping V-hands (or 5-hands) forward, representing fingers on a keyboard
Education
communication
action
literacy
Pen
paper
letter
school
homework
document
Action
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