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Clouds pattern

Ms. Olivia, Mrs. Cantrell, Mr. Nasta &amp; Ms. Jones

I am not using my voice to speak. I am not using my voice to speak. Hey Yo, I like to use sign language! I'm young, unique and creative. And I am not using my voice to speak.

I am not throwing away my shot! I am not throwing away my shot! Hey yo, I’m just like my country I’m young, scrappy and hungry And I’m not throwing away my shot! I’m ‘a get a scholarship to King’s College I prob’ly shouldn’t brag, but dag, I amaze and astonish The problem is I got a lot of brains but no polish I gotta holler just to be heard With every word, I drop knowledge! I’m a diamond in the rough, a shiny piece of coal Tryin’ to reach my goal. My power of speech: unimpeachable Only nineteen but my mind is older These New York City streets get colder, I shoulder Ev’ry burden, ev’ry disadvantage I have learned to manage, I don’t have a gun to brandish I walk these streets famished The plan is to fan this spark into a flame But dang, it’s getting dark, so let me spell out the name

Rainbow paper border

Ms. Lauren, Ms. Killian, &amp; Ms. Novak

I am making my words dance. I am making my words dance. Hey yo, friendship is happening with my hands. I'm courageous, communicative, and inspirational. I am making my words dance.

Green polka dot pattern

Ms. Grace, Ms. Burleson, Ms. Owens, Ms. Longworth &amp; Ms. Harlie

I'm not going to stop communicating. I'm not going to stop communicating. Hey yo, I'm just trying to express myself. I'm young, scrappy, supportive, and bold. I'm not giving up friendship.

Blue geometrical pattern

Mr. Nathan &amp; Ms. Ketron, Mr. Drew &amp; Ms. Hollins

I am not letting others dictate how I feel. I am not letting others dictate how I feel. Hey yo, I’m just like everyone else I’m young, courageous and kind And I’m not letting others dictate how I feel. I’m ‘a get more friends I prob’ly shouldn’t boast but I'm 'a good friend The problem is I got a few differences I gotta stand up for myself just to be heard. With every sign, I inspire others! I’m a powerful young girl Tryin’ to reach my goal. My power of signing: untouchable Only a child but my mind is so mature These people don't get me but they're trying Ev’ry challenge, ev’ry obstacle I have learned to manage, I don’t know any other way I walk with confidence The plan is to build friendships as I go But dang, it’s challenging, so let me persevere and be my unique me.

Orange polka dot pattern

Cerebral Palsy: Ms. Kayla, Ms. Sidney, Ms. Hatcher &amp; Mr. Ross&nbsp;&nbsp;

From Sam's perspective I am searching for a friend. I am searching for a friend. Hey yo, I’m just like everyone else. I’m young, scrappy and fun. And I’m searching for a friend. I’m ‘a get a teaching degree when I grow up I prob’ly shouldn’t brag, but dag, I couldn't be happier The problem is I got a lot to say but no sign language

Our responses to A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign-Language: Dancing Hands

Inspired by My Shot written by Lin Manuel Miranda.

Purple polka dot pattern

Mr. Boyd, Ms. Sumrell, Ms. Gold &amp; Ms. Gloria

I am a person searching for a friend! I am a person searching for a friend! Hey yo, I'm just like everyone else I'm looking for friends to accompany me and I'm kind of shy like a cat of the wind.

I'm going to get a friend to talk in sign language. I may be quiet, but I have a lot of things I want to say. The problem is I don't use my voice, but I have one. I have to use my hands to be heard. With every sign, I drop knowledge. I'm shiny star that sparks during the night trying to share my voice. The power of my hand signals speak within. Only 11, but I feel wiser. Life in the Philippines goes on, and I try to share my knowledge. I've learned to communicate in a way that allows me to share my story. The plan is to speak with sign language to spark the air within the world.

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