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

WL17.ASL.NMP.5

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

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • ASL is used daily by many Deaf and hearing people in America and other places in the world.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use ASL language skills to investigate areas beyond the ASL classroom.

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.
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