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

WL17.ASL.IMP.5

Link American Sign Language and other subject areas to acquire information and develop diverse cultural perspectives.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • vocabulary related to age-appropriate school content.
  • ASL specific sentence structures.
  • strategies for using materials intended for same-age speakers of ASL.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • acquire, expand, and apply vocabulary related to age-appropriate school content using ASL specific sentence structures.
  • use materials intended for same-age speakers of American Sign Language.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • proficiency in ASL is a vehicle to gaining knowledge that can only be acquired through that language and its culture.
  • ASL can be used to learn all school subjects.
  • they can experience the use of materials intended for same age speakers of ASL.
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