Introduction
Sign language is a form of communication intended for the deaf. It uses the movement of hands and fingers to convey message. Each country has its own sign language, however the most common is ASL (American Sign Language)
Task
In this unit, you have discussed the importance of communication in our lives and the many different forms of communication that exist in the world. For the disabled, a special language was created to help them communicate. Sign language are not only used for conversations, but it can also be used to sing.
Sing a song in Sign Language
For this project, pick a song and sign language the lyrics. You may choose any song and the sign language of any country, however ASL is preferable. Practice the movements with your group members and present it to the class.
Process
Follow these steps to complete the project:
1. Choose a song to sing in sign language
2. Find the sign according to the lyrics and act out the movements
3. Practice the movements according to the song
4. Present the song to the class
Here are some links to help you with this project:
Evaluation
You will be evaluated in these areas:
| Very Good | Good | Satisfactory | Needs Improvements | |
| PERFORMANCE | Students maintain eye contact with audience. Perfect tone when presenting | Students maintain eye contact most of the time. Sometimes do not speak clearly. | Students occasionally uses eye contact, but still read most of the project. Often do not speak clearly. | Students present all of project with no eye contact. Do not speak clearly. |
| CONFIDENCE | Students appeared well-prepared, confident and comfortable | Students seemed fairly comfortable and confident, but needs a bit more practice | Students seemed somewhat prepared, but need more practice to build confidence | Inadequate preperation. Need practice to build confidence. |
| LANGUAGE USED | Students use a wide range of vocabulary correctly to express ideas. | Students use accurate vocabulary. Occasionally, errors in word choice. | Students use a fair range of vocabulary to espress ideas. | Students use limited range of vocabulary. Mostly inaccurate. |
| COOPERATION | All students contributed equally in completing and presenting the project | One student did not contribute equally in completing and presenting the project | More than two students did not contribute equally in completing and presenting the project | All students did not complete the project in a timely manner |
Conclusion
Now you know how to sing a song in sign language!