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

WL17.ASL.IMP.4

Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
    culturally appropriate interactions with peers in a variety of activities. culturally appropriate eye gaze and non manual markers. the how and why of common cultural practices and perspectives.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • role play culturally appropriate interactions in a variety of daily activities.
  • use culturally appropriate eye gaze and non manual markers among peers or mixed groups.
  • explore, analyze, and present the how and why of common cultural practices and perspectives.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • an ability to communicate in ASL fosters a better.
  • understanding of the Deaf culture and his/her own language and culture.
  • custom and tradition vary within Deaf cultures.
  • Deaf culture produces tangible products.
  • Deaf and hearing cultures have differences and similarities.
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