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

WL17.ASL.L4.11

Explore opportunities to use American Sign Language beyond the classroom environment in a variety of time frames and moods.

COS Examples

Examples: Establish interpersonal relationships with ASL users.

Explore the internet to find authentic websites of current events and Deaf culture interests.

Attend cultural events or social activities that reflect Deaf culture.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to locate deaf cultural events on the internet on Deaf event sites.
  • target language vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate with native signers.
  • Deaf organizations/agencies which sponsor Deaf events.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • locate sites which list Deaf social events.
  • locate sites which list interpreted events.
  • communicate with native users with appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures, time frames, mood, and cultural practices.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Deaf community events are opportunities to use the target language outside of the classroom setting.
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