ASL 1 (Blocks 3 & 4)

Homework: Practice Your Language Background script and be ready to sign on a FlipGrid video.

ASL1.INT2 Students will comprehend signed and non-manual markers to understand simple messages in the target language. Students will: 

A. Differentiate among statements, questions, and commands (e.g., yes/no, WH, rhetorical questions, commands). 

B. Recognize basic non-manual markers (e.g., facial grammar, mouth phonemes/morphemes). 

ASL1.IP1 Students exchange simple information in the target language, utilizing cultural references where appropriate. Students will: Ask questions and provide responses based on suggested topics (e.g., yes/no and wh- questions). 

I can narrate about languages I grew up speaking and learning. 

I can index to refer to a person and describe his/her language background.

I know I’ve got it when…

I can tell what language I grew up speaking and if I still speak it.

I can tell what languages I’ve learned since childhood and how much I remember.

I can tell what language I’m currently learning, where I’m learning it, and the difficulty level of learning it. 

Daily 10: Tic-Tac-Toe (Signer’s Perspective Review) & Give Me Five

Warm up: How Are You? (scale)

Whole class modeling/guided practice: 

• Vocab intro/review- states of being (fine/so-so/tired/sick)

• Languages- What you grew up speaking/signing

How much do you remember (none/forgot/little bit/some/most/all/still speak/still sign)

How difficult is it to learn (easy/so-so-easy/so-so hard/hard!)

Independent practice- DVD demonstration- Carol’s Language Background- Sign script together- Focus on transitions- EYEBROWS UP!

Pairs practice Activity 2.4- Language Backgrounds A&B- Practice signing your script to your partner. Partner writes info on handout. Check answers. Each partner takes turns signing. 

Complete form with your own language background. Practice. Be prepared to share with the class this week or next week. Everyone will participate (Will count as an expressive quiz grade).