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

WL17.ASL.NHP.6

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

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • ASL has no widely accepted written form.
  • idiomatic expressions are found in both English and ASL.
  • what register means in reference to language.
  • English and ASL often have different word order.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • compare similarities and differences in writing systems of ASL and English.
  • recognize some simple idiomatic expressions in ASL and English.
  • recognize ASL and English has different patterns of communication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • by learning another language one can better understand how the native language works.
  • other understandings will depend on theme taught.
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