Courses of Study

Number of Standards matching query: 8
Communication
Interpersonal Mode
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
1) Exchange simple information in American Sign Language.

a. Use ASL to share events and experiences in various time frames.

b. Synthesize learned material to produce unrehearsed conversations.

c. Use ASL to complete tasks requiring multiple steps.

d. Narrate a simple story.

e. State a viewpoint on an issue and support opinions.

Interpretive Mode
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
2) Demonstrate an understanding of live and recorded American Sign Language information presented on familiar topics.

a. Restate information from short recordings.

b. Relate main ideas and significant details on unfamiliar topics.

c. Use knowledge acquired in other settings to comprehend concepts in ASL.

Presentational Mode
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
3) Present information to an audience of viewers in American Sign Language.

a. Present information in an organized manner on a variety of topics in various time frames.

b. Express ideas about community topics, entertainment or social events.

c. Present a viewpoint and support opinions.

Cultures
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
4) Investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of the Deaf culture.

a. Connect perspectives to associated products and practices.

b. Adapt language and behavior to the culture of the audience.

c. Analyze connections between products, practices, and perspectives based on research on a topic of interest.

Connections
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
5) Link American Sign Language and other subject areas to acquire information and diverse cultural perspectives.

a. Acquire, expand and apply vocabulary related to age-appropriate school content.

b. Use materials intended for same-age Deaf peers.

Comparisons
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
6) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between American Sign Language and English.

a. Compare syntax functions.

b. Hypothesize about the origins of idioms.

American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
7) Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the Deaf and hearing cultures.

a. Recognize the interests and practices they have in common with Deaf peers and peers in various other cultures.

b. Investigate products, practices, or perspectives of the Deaf culture through research.

c. Critique social, economic, and political institutions of the Deaf culture.

Communities
American Sign Language (2017)
Grade(s): K - 8
Intermediate High Proficiency Range
All Resources: 0
8) Acquire the ability to interact in the Deaf culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Examples: Seek out authentic materials in the Deaf culture related to student interest.
Use ASL to communicate with peers and other members of the Deaf community about daily life, experiences, and special events.
Invite community members to participate in ASL or Deaf related school events.