Ben Bahan and Sam Supalla tell classic tales in ASL. Bird of a Different Feather & For a Decent Living, two original ASL narratives by Bahan and Supalla, are covered in depth through classroom analysis and use of the Student Videotext & Workbook outside of class. Linguistic and cultural notes in the book provide students with background information leading to greater appreciation of events in each narrative. Now on DVD, the video materials are sharper and more vibrant, with easy navigation. American Sign Language (ASL) students can study and appreciate full-length ASL narratives through the ASL Literature Series. Literature is widely viewed as the mirror of a community's language and culture and is a vital component of any foreign language curriculum. With literature, language students have an unparalleled opportunity to study how a language is used and how it reflects the culture of the community. These materials are widely utilized in many ASL programs, literature classes, and Deaf Studies classes across America. The Teacher's Guide, accompanied by the Teacher's DVD, provides opportunities for classroom study of comprehension, literary analysis, and significant linguistic and cultural aspects of the ASL narratives. Expressive skills are also enhanced through retelling of the two narratives. Bonus features treat viewers to interviews with Ben Bahan and Sam Supalla as they share the importance of storytelling in ASL. Also, watch the narratives Bird of a Different Feather and For a Decent Living uninterrupted and in their entirety. And as an added benefit, bonus clips on the Teacher's DVD contain voiceover and English subtitles.