Deaf people have a long history of passing their culture and stories from one generation to the next. And now, thanks to todays’ technological advancements, it’s easier to share and appreciate Deaf literature. The purpose of this online journey is to give you a chance to discover, analyze, and appreciate some of the rich Deaf literature and recognize the different elements of storytelling that you have learned. Find at least two different examples of Deaf literature online and determine the main idea present in each piece. Remember, the difference between ASL Literature and Deaf Literature is that ASL Literature plays with language and anyone can create it, whereas Deaf Literature can only be created by a Deaf person and expresses themes of the Deaf experience (i.e., cultural views, everyday experiences of being Deaf, common struggles, Deaf history/triumphs, etc.). Write a synopsis of each piece that discusses its main theme. Highlight essential details that support your findings as well as any examples of the elements of storytelling and/or poetry you can identify (i.e., role shifting, transitions, use of space, NMS, rhythm, etc.). Make sure that you include the link to both video examples. As you reference themes and examples in your writing, don’t forget to note which video and the specific time stamp of your reference so that your instructor can find it to back up your work. To get you started, some well-known Deaf poets and storytellers are Ella Mae Lentz, Clayton Valli, Rose Ann Goodman, Dorothy Miles, Linda Bove, Ben Bahan, Patrick Graybill, Crom Saunders, and Peter Cook. Make sure that whatever piece you use has a Deaf theme, not just a Deaf presenter.