Introduction
An Easy A Presentation
Rachel Kern, Chris Kacsmarski, and Jackelyn
In this lesson students will be introduced to American Sign Language (ASL). Through ASL students will discover a new way to express themselves without words as well as understand how the deaf or hearing impaired communicate with others. Now with a partenr click the link below to access a brief history of ASL. Write down any notes that you find interesting or important to remember.
Task
Now students will write several sentences atleast five on what they have learned about ASL. Next they will follow the link below and learn how to fingerspell the ASL alpahbet.
Process
Okay, let's get started!
After students have reviewed the link about ASL history, they should begin writing atleast five facts.
Get Organized
1) If you've taken notes make sure they are neat and easy to read.
2) Next, in full sentences write out the five facts. Don't forget to start the sentence with a capital letter and with a period.
3) Now watch the video on the ASL song (as many times as you need!) and practice fingerspelling the alpahbet.
Resources
Extra links have been placed below for added information. The first link is a great game to practice the ASL alphabet
www.start-american-sign-language.com/support-files/startasl-sign-language-alphabet.pdf
Evaluation
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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
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Student will be able to talk about the history of ASL in the US.
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Student can tell about parts of the history but is lacking in detail. | Student can recall at least one main point. They can also summarize history but many details are missing. | Student can recall two or three key points in ASL history, as well as summarize history. | Student can recount history of ASL accuratley, and can recall main points. | |
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Student knows and can recite ASL manual alphabet.
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Student can recite ASL manual alphabet with less than 60% accuracy, and picture clues. | Student can recite ASL manual alphabet with 60-79% accuracy. | Student can recite ASL manual alphabet with 80% accuracy. | Student can recite ASL manual alphabet with no mistakes. | |
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Conclusion
This WebQuest is intended for first graders. The Common Core State Standard used was English Literacy. Students should be able to answer key details about ASL after reviewing the information provided.