World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - American Sign Language

WL17.ASL.L4.10

Interact using American Sign Language within the classroom and globally in a variety of time frames and moods.

COS Examples

Examples: Exchange information with speakers of ASL in person or virtually in a variety of time frames and moods.

Simulate interactions and personal experiences that would occur in the Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • target language vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate with native speakers.
  • a variety of tenses and moods to communicate in real-world interactions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use target language vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate with native signers using past, present, and/or future time frame.
  • use role-play or technology to demonstrate Deaf cultural interactions.
  • communicate in a variety of moods.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • ASL is used daily by Deaf people as their primary and preferred mode of communication across all parts of their lives.
  • ASL can help one better understand the world around them.
  • the study of ASL expands one's opportunities.
  • ASL is a tool to connect with the world.
  • interacting with native users helps increase language and culture skills.
  • American Sign Language is a life-long learning tool for communication throughout their personal and professional lives.
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