Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- rules for viewing signing.
- meanings of viewed signs from taught vocabulary.
- rules to interpret simple non-manual markers for grammatical meaning.
Skills
Students are able to:
- understand meaning from viewing signed words and phrases.
- understand when a statement is made in ASL.
- understand when a y/n question is asked in ASL.
- understand when a WH question is asked in ASL.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- effective communication requires knowing how when and why to say what to whom.
- the purpose of language study is to communicate so one can understand others and be understood.
- other understandings will depend on the theme being taught. handshapes carry meaning.
