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

WL17.ASL.L4.6

Connect with other disciplines while using American Sign Language in a variety of time frames and moods.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • the way to present different types of numbers related to various subjects.
  • appropriate parameters for correctly signing a number.
  • Numerical signs for incorporating numbers.
  • Numerical signs for showing quantity and frequency.
  • Number placement related to meaning.
  • target language vocabulary to present views on various topics.
  • how to research and show the importance of influential Deaf figures.
  • present information using the past, present and future time frames by using space and time signs.
  • present information using grammar to show the appropriate mood.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • present subject related information which includes numbers signed appropriately.
  • use numerical rules to create signs to represent numbers for the correct category and meaning.
  • use past, present, and future time frames to present views on topics in the target language.
  • identify figures in Deaf culture and present information on their importance to the Deaf community and other disciplines.

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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