HS ASL Guide

ASL LEVEL 1

UNIT 1 CLASS SURVIVAL SKILLS

PACING

PROFICIENCY LEVEL RESOURCES

KEY LANGUAGE USE

● HS DLI/WL PL Canvas Course ● USBE Standards ● World Readiness Standards for Languages

5-6 weeks/unit

Novice-Mid

INFORM

WIDA Website

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR NOVICE - MID PROFICIENCY READING LISTENING When students exhibit Novice Mid reading ability they can read:

When students exhibit Novice Mid listening pro fi ciency they are able to understand: 1. simple words and phrases about daily activities 2. simple questions on familiar topics 3. some multi-step directions or instructions, especially when accompanied by gestures and repetition 4. some of what people say in a short conversation on familiar topics. When students exhibit Novice Mid writing ability they can write: 1. basic personal information (name, address, phone number, birth date) 2. brief descriptions of people or places mostly in list form 3. responses to simple questions 4. simple information related to subject matter content WRITING

1. words on a list from very familiar topics 2. very simple information on familiar topics 3. short, simple descriptions, especially if there are pictures or other supportive visuals

SPEAKING

When students exhibit Novice Mid speaking ability they can: 1. greet someone in a culturally appropriate manner 2. introduce self 3. ask “how are you?” 4. respond appropriately to the question “how are you?” 5. answer simple questions to provide basic information 6. ask simple, formulaic questions 7. provide simple information on subject matter content

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Purposeful communication: sign phrases and questions using the following terms and language functions and features: Vocabulary: ● Usable Vocabulary List Structure/Grammar: ● Which hand to use ● Facial grammar for topic/comment/question ● WH Questions (What, Where, Who, Why) ● Yes/No Questions ● Cardinal number formation (palm orientation & movement) ● Commands ● Pronouns ● Parameters Culture: ● Backchanneling - Listener feedback ● Explain why we have a voice-off environment ● Explain the importance of eye contact in the target culture ● Ask for a sign in culturally appropriate manner ● Maintains clear sight lines ● Variations in signing styles ● Deaf farewell rituals ● Deaf status ● Greetings for people that they don’t know in the target culture ● Negotiating a Signing Environment ● Cultural Connection - Getting Attention