ASL 1 (Blocks 3 & 4)

What

ASL 1 (Blocks 3 & 4)

When

8/24/2021

Signing Naturally Unit 1: Introducing Oneself
Lesson 1.2: Counting 1-10

Standards Addressed
ASL1.IP1 Students exchange simple information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate.
Students will:
A. Produce gestures, handshapes, movements, facial expressions and pantomime. (e.g., marked and unmarked handshapes, emotions).
B. Produce and recognize appropriate attention-getting behaviors (eg., hand wave, shoulder tap).
C. Sign basic greetings, introductions, farewells and expressions of courtesy (e.g., eye gaze, turn taking, please and thank you).
I. Ask questions and provide responses based suggested topics (e.g., yes/no and wh- questions).
ASL1.IP2 Students demonstrate skills necessary to sustain exchanges in the target language.
Students will:
A.Initiate, participate in, and close a brief exchange (e.g., turn taking and dialogue).

ASL1.CCC2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture through comparisons between the culture studied and the students’ own culture.
Students will:
A. Compare patterns of behavior and interaction in the students’ own culture with those of the target culture (e.g., phone/TV access; ring signalers, visual noise; proxemics; eye contact; driving; use of interpreters).
B. Demonstrate an awareness of elements of the students’ own culture (e.g., communication and social interaction; other languages in the home, extended family).

Learning Targets
I can explain differences between Deaf culture and hearing culture and give examples.
I can count from 0 to 10 in ASL.
I can discriminate between numbers signed to me in random order.

Introduction/Connection
Class announcements- Reminders, Assignment due dates
Smartboard Daily 10: “That Deaf Guy” Comic. Show & discuss.
Direct Instruction
BEGIN VOICES OFF NOW
Signing Naturally Lesson 1.2: ASL Numbers 1-10

Guided Practice Introduce numbers 1-10 in ASL. (Refer to Power Point for SN Lesson 1.2).
Show SN DVD 1.2 exercises and go over together in class.

Differentiation
Pair newer signers with more experienced signers. Allow signers who really seem to “get it” to assist peers as needed. Follow IEP accommodations as specified.

Assessment Strategy Check for student understanding. Students complete handout w/DVD presentation of numbers: Circle the number activities 1 & 2 (found in student textbook, p. 12).

Summarizer
Voices On- Distribute student workbook p. 4-5 “Strategies for Learning American Sign Language (ASL)”. Students read independently. If time permits, discuss/answer questions about the handout.

Assignment
Using handout, students will choose a strategy for learning ASL that they choose to focus on. Write the number and explain why they chose that strategy. Turn in at end of class (if not finished, complete for homework).