WL17.ASL.NLP.4

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

WL17.ASL.NLP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

attention getting techniques in the Deaf culture.
strategies to identify a simple ASL poem or rhyme.
strategies for observation and imitation simple patterns of behavior of Deaf people.

Skills

Students are able to:

wave (HEY) to get attention.
tap a person's shoulder to get attention.
identify a simple ASL poem or rhyme.
imitate simple patterns of behavior of Deaf people.

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.
Other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

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