WL17.ASL.L4.4

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - American Sign Language

WL17.ASL.L4.4
Explain perspectives through practices of the Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how greeting, leaving, and exchanging information show different types of relationships, e.g., family, friends, or professional.
appropriate cultural behaviors for communicating in different environments.
the social norms of the Deaf community so they can participate in activities.

Skills

Students are able to:

greet, leave and exchange information using various types of activities related to the appropriate relationship.
address other appropriately.
interact in various environments using appropriate communication and social skills.
identify, explain, and use social norms of the Deaf community to participate in activities appropriately.

Understanding

Students understand that:

the Deaf community is also part of the American community.
Therefore, they function in both the American culture and the Deaf culture.
the basis of Deaf culture lies in its visual orientation.
An ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
recognizing the different practices in the Deaf community can lead to a better understanding of their viewpoints.

Aligned Learning Resources

Resolving Conflicts

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