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

WL17.ASL.NLP.8

Acquire the ability to interact in the Deaf community beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

COS Examples

Examples: Perform for school or community celebrations.

Identify places in the community where the American Sign Language is used.

Identify professions which require proficiency in American Sign Language.

Watch age appropriate recorded storytelling, poetry, VLOGs, or jokes from the target culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • places where ASL is used.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • locate places outside of their classroom where ASL is used.

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.
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