American Sign Language - Volusia County Schools

1 WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM MAP 2016-2017 American sign Language Course Number: 0717300 1 Course Number: 0717300 American sign Language I Level 1: Novice Low, Mid, High Unit: Introduction Master ASL! Level One by Jason Zinza Master ASL! Fingerspelling and Numbers Pacing: 3 Weeks 1st Quarter INTRODUCTORY UNIT OBJECTIVES: To understand basic ASL grammar and syntax within introductory key phrases To introduce ASL as a Language To introduce the history of ASL Define Language and culture and the relationship between the two To introduce ASL as a central part of Deaf culture To learn, describe, and manipulate 5 parameters of ASL To demonstrate proper signing space To learn and apply hand dominance consistently To introduce and understand the role of non-manual signs (NMS)

2 As a component of ASL To learn the ASL alphabet and numbers, 0-30 To demonstrate proper hand position for fingerspelling To learn proper use of fingerspelling To understand and use basic classifiers (CL:1, CL:3, CL: aircraft ) and their functions in ASL To learn survival signs and key phrases To introduce, label and review parts of speech in English QUESTION(S): What is your name? Do you understand? Structure: ASL parameters, interrogative sentence structure, to-be verbs Vocabulary: hello/hi (greetings), good morning/afternoon/night, name (introductions), restroom/bathroom, yes/no, please, thank- you, slow, again, sign (2), what, me/I, you, nice to meet-you, I m learning ASL, pay attention/focus, look-at-me, copy me, homework, voice-off, due today/tomorrow, bye/see-you-later, mom/dad, brother/sister, family, class, school , teacher, test Culture.

3 Greetings and introductions, leaving, getting attention, voice-off, Deaf/deaf 2 Language SKILLS LEARNING TARGETS NGSSS BENCHMARKS RESOURCE MATERIAL Standard 1 and 2: Interpretive listening (Receptive) Interpretive Reading (Receptive) Standard 3: Interpersonal Communication Standard 4 and 5: Presentational Speaking (Expressive) Presentational Writing (Expressive) Standard 6: Culture Standard 8: Comparisons Name, compare, and demonstrate ASL parameters correctly Greet and exchange names with peers Recognize that ASL and English are two different languages In a group/pair, complete a concept chart (poster)

4 Interpreting the terms, Language and culture Demonstrate knowledge of basic courtesies and manners in Deaf culture Create a classifier story in groups Follow simple commands in the target Language Comprehend and use survival signs individually and in key phrases Identify nouns, verbs, pronouns, articles, and adjectives in English Recognize and produce the ASL alphabet correctly by memory (receptive and expressive) Recognize and produce numbers 0-30 individually and sequentially (receptive and expressive) Participate in activities and games in a voice off environment using body Language , gestures and facial expressions Books: 1) Master ASL!

5 Level One By Jason Zinza 2) Fingerspelling, Numbers and Glossing By Jason Zinza Master ASL! DVD (introductions, alphabet, numbers) Online resources: (fingerspelling practice) Parameter PPT YouTube video: Rob Nielson Alphabet rules Activities: Guesstures Charades Freeze and Justify Pick an activity Inside/Outside Circle Hangman (whiteboard) Alphabet Bingo 3 Course Number: 0717300 American sign Language I Level 1: Novice Low, Mid, High Unit: 1 WELCOME Master ASL! Level One by Jason Zinza Master ASL! Fingerspelling and Numbers Pacing: 5 weeks 1st Quarter UNIT OBJECTIVES.

6 To learn everyday expressions, proper greetings and farewells To demonstrate comprehension and expression of basic conversations/dialogues To introduce yourself and others To learn basic ASL sentence structure To understand and demonstrate personal pronouns To demonstrate simple information supported by visuals (pictures, props, gestures) To understand and demonstrate identified directional verbs To understand the role of non-manual signals and movement in negation (nod, shake, yes, no) To ask and answer Unit 1 questions: What, where, when, who, why, which, how, yes/no To learn how to interact appropriately with Deaf people To introduce and apply mouth morphemes in Unit 1 vocabulary (sick, lousy, tired, late/not yet) To learn the role of facial expressions and non-manual signals To learn the significance of sign variations To identify differences in sign variations of specified vocabulary To understand identified linguistic flexibility within ASL (ex.)

7 Assimilation, compound signs) To learn identified compound signs To understand variations, dialects and regional differences in signs To explain the Deaf President Now movement, its impact and significance To explain the significance of Gallaudet University within Deaf culture To introduce and learn about famous Deaf figures (Marlee Matlin, Nyle DiMarco, Heather Whitestone, Sean Forbes etc). QUESTION(S): What s up, How are you? What is the homework? When is the homework due? Where is the bathroom? What is your favorite class/movie? Are you hearing/Deaf? Are you sick?

8 Why are you late? May I go to the bathroom? Structure: Statements: to-be verbs, closing signal Time-topic-comment: SVO, OSV Topicalization (NMS Eyebrows up, then down) Questions: Including topic within answers, Wh question forms, Y/N question forms 4 Non-manual signals: eyebrows up, eyebrows down Introduction to directional verbs Introduction to pronouns (singular and plural) sign Conceptualization Additional vocabulary: hello, who, what, when, where, why, how, which Culture: Getting attention, eye contact, introductions related to personal information, lipreading/mouthing, deafness as a cultural identity (Deaf/deaf), Deaf events, applause 5 Language SKILLS LEARNING TARGETS NGSSS BENCHMARKS RESOURCE MATERIALS Standard 1 and 2: Interpretive listening (Receptive) Interpretive Reading (Receptive) Standard 3: Interpersonal Communication Standard 4 and 5: Presentational Speaking (Expressive) Presentational Writing (Expressive) Standard 6: Culture Standard 7: Intercultural Connections Standard 8: Comparisons Standard 9.

9 Communities Take notes on vocabulary and culture topics Complete dialogue with a partner Inside/outside circle for greeting/introduction vocabulary Identify parts of speech and different types of interrogative sentences Follow simple commands, complete tasks in familiar settings, requesting information (WH qu) in target Language Determine the main idea from a variety of ASL multimedia sources Participate in daily drill practice, grammar applications, communicative tasks Using Unit 1 target Language within the classroom environment Appropriate complete an activity "voice-off" when directed Expressing likes and dislikes in target Language ( bucket game Make and present picture collage for a variety of communicative purposes Participate in group activity (scavenger hunt, People Bingo) Books: 1) Master ASL!

10 Level One Ch. 1 By Jason Zinza 2) Fingerspelling, Numbers and Glossing By Jason Zinza Master ASL! DVD (introductions, alphabet, numbers) WH questions: Eyes on ASL #6 (Master ASL! DVD) Online resources: (fingerspelling practice) YouTube video: Rob Nielson Alphabet rules Activities: Guessture/ Charades ASLB attleship Freeze and Justify Pick an activity Inside/Outside Circle Hangman (whiteboard) Bingo 6 Course Number: 0717300 American sign Language I Level 1: Novice Low, Mid, High Unit: 2 GETTING STARTED Master ASL! Level One by Jason Zinza Master ASL!