Are you ready to learn a little bit about sign language? Let's get started!
First, you'll need to know the alphabet! It's very different than the English alphabet, because sign language is only done by using your hands, not your mouth! Below is a picture of the ASL alphabet. Click on the picture to get a printable version and make sure to practice! Take note that the signs in the picture are facing you, but when you sign to another person, it is the mirrored version. For example, in the picture below, A is signed facing you with the palm out. When you sign A, you wouldn't have your palm facing yourself, but instead your palm would be facing the other person.
Then learn your numbers 1-10! http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/n/numbers1-10.htm
After you have reviewed the alphabet and numbers, play this game to make sure you understand how to read signs! Play level 1 for multiple choice first, and if you think you really have the hang of it then try level 2.
Researching the Deaf Community
The deaf community is the main reason sign language exists and has been so popular. From these few websites, please submit 5 important facts you learned about the Deaf Community or Deaf Culture from browsing the articles.
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/odhhs/Pages/tadoc/deaf7.aspx
http://www.colorado.edu/journals/standards/V5N2/AWARD/halpern2.html
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/odhhs/Pages/tadoc/deaf7.aspx
http://www.colorado.edu/journals/standards/V5N2/AWARD/halpern2.html
Assignment #1
After learning the ASL alphabet, print out the sheet above of the alphabet and cut out each individual letter. Put the letters together to create different words and then practice signing the letters together to create words. You can practice signing people's names, objects in the house, or even places and cities! Make sure you put together at least 5 words and take a picture of the arrangement after you practice it on your hands. Here are some examples of words you can spell:
Assignment #2
For assignment 2, please explore more phrases in ASL that you think could be useful. Use the following sites, and then complete the graphic organizer with the phrases you have found and the links where you found them. It is not required to have 4 phrases under each topic, but it is recommended. You may also find more if you would like! You can download the document to fill out yourself below.
Websites for research:
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-phrases.html Has common phrases in ASL with videos showing how to sign them.
http://www.signingsavvy.com/ Has a search bar where you can search any word and find a video of the sign for the word in ASL.
Websites for research:
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/sign-language-phrases.html Has common phrases in ASL with videos showing how to sign them.
http://www.signingsavvy.com/ Has a search bar where you can search any word and find a video of the sign for the word in ASL.
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