WL17.ASL.NMP.7

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

WL17.ASL.NMP.7
Investigate, analyze, and reflect on similarities and differences between the Deaf and hearing cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Deaf culture has poetry, story-telling, and jokes in ASL.
Deaf culture celebrates certain days/events that the hearing culture at large does not recognize.

Skills

Students are able to:

name a Deaf culture celebration.
explain/show a simple ASL poem, story, or joke.

Understanding

Students understand that:

custom and tradition vary within the Deaf culture, as well as between Deaf and hearing cultures.
by studying another culture, one can better understand and appreciate their own.
other understanding will depend on theme being taught.
there are products specifically designed for Deaf people.
Deaf culture has poetry, story-telling, and jokes in ASL.
Deaf culture celebrates certain days/events that the hearing culture at large does not recognize.

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