World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - American Sign Language

WL17.ASL.NMP.6

Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between American Sign Language and English.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • indexing/pointing is used for personal pronouns in ASL.
  • personal pronouns in ASL are gender neutral.
  • ASL has word order that can be different than English word order.
  • some gestures used by hearing people are a part of ASL.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use indexing for personal pronouns in ASL.
  • recognize some examples ASL word order.
  • recognize some gestures used by hearing people that are a part of ASL.

Understanding

Students understand that:
    • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
    • ASL uses indexing for personal pronouns.
    • ASL has various acceptable word order formats; some similar to and some different from English.
    • Deaf people understand and use gestures that are common in hearing culture.
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