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Communication
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Interpersonal Mode
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1) Exchange information on familiar topics with a variety of words, phrases, and simple sentences in a variety of time frames. a. Exchange basic information about self, others, and special interests. b. Ask for and provide information on familiar topics. c. Use ASL to handle tasks related to personal needs. |
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Interpretive Mode
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2) Interpret what is read or viewed on familiar topics in a variety of time frames. a. Describe main ideas, identify characters, and state details found in a variety of viewed informational texts. b. Interpret gestures, facial expressions, non-manual markers and other visual cues. |
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Presentational Mode
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3) Present information on familiar topics to an audience of viewers in American Sign Language. a. Analyze and explain the meaning of selected classifiers. b. Create simple, brief recorded messages about familiar topics. c. Present selected poems, anecdotes and ASL stories. |
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Cultures
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4) Investigate perspectives through practices of the Deaf culture. a. Discuss and participate in activities enjoyed by Deaf teenagers such as athletics, dance, entertainment and the social norms that accompany these activities. b. Understand appropriate social behaviors when interacting with mixed groups of Deaf and hearing individuals. c. Participate in hands-on activities related to cultural practices in the Deaf culture. |
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5) Investigate perspectives through products of the target cultures. a. Examine how the major themes of eyes, hands, and signs appear in Deaf art. b. Recognize the contributions of Deaf scholars in areas such as math, medicine, and science. c. Study and produce simple products of Deaf culture such as poetry and art. |
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Connections
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6) Connect with other disciplines while using American Sign Language in a variety of time frames. a. Expand knowledge of common numbering systems used in science, mathematics and other fields. b. Talk about topics from other school subjects using ASL. c. Describe the importance of influential figures from the Deaf culture, past and present. |
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7) Acquire information related to diverse perspectives in the Deaf culture. a. Compare how current events are reported in Deaf and hearing cultures. b. Gain understanding of major events in Deaf history, both American and world-wide, that have had profound influence on Deaf culture. |
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Comparisons
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8) Compare characteristics of the American Sign Language and their own in a variety of time frames. a. Compare idiomatic expressions of ASL and their own. b. Compare formal and informal registers of language. c. Compare the use of different time frames in ASL and Deaf culture. |
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9) Compare products, practices, and perspectives of Deaf and hearing cultures. a. Compare selected activities and events of the Deaf and hearing cultures. b. Compare selected cultural practices in the Deaf and hearing cultures. |
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Communities
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10) Interact using American Sign Language within the classroom and globally in a variety of time frames. Examples: Exchange information with speakers of American Sign Language in person or virtually.
Identify skills necessary to enter possible career options utilizing ASL fluency. Simulate interactions that would occur in the Deaf culture. |
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11) Explore opportunities to use American Sign Language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames. Examples: Investigate authentic materials to learn more about topics studied in class.
Explore the internet to find authentic websites on current events. Plan school events which promote the Deaf culture and awareness of the Deaf culture. |
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