WL17.ASL.L4.11

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.

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.

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.

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