HS ASL Guide

ASL LEVEL 2

UNIT 4 MAKING PLAN

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-High

INFORM EXPLAIN NARRATE

WIDA Website

LEARNING PROGRESSIONS FOR NOVICE - HIGH PROFICIENCY READING LISTENING

When students exhibit Novice High reading ability they can: 1. understand the main idea and some details in short, simple texts on familiar topics. 2. interpret basic information, forms, signs, schedules, directions, and instructions, especially when supported by visuals. 3. identify key information in age-appropriate informational and narrative texts. When students exhibit Novice High speaking ability they can: 1. ask and answer questions to exchange information about people, places, daily routines, and familiar events. 2. discuss plans, activities, and meeting arrangements. 3. describe familiar events and explain simple processes or directions. 4. share information about themselves and topics learned at school or in the community. SPEAKING

When students exhibit Novice High listening pro fi ciency they understand: 1. understand the main idea and some details in short, simple conversations about familiar topics and daily life. 2. understand short descriptions, messages, announcements, and simple stories supported by context or visuals. 3. follow one- or two-step directions and identify key information related to familiar school and everyday topics. When students exhibit Novice High writing ability they can: 1. write short, simple texts about themselves, people, places, daily routines, and familiar events. 2. share information and ideas about topics learned at school or in the community. 3. ask questions and provide basic information to communicate with others. WRITING

END OF UNIT COMPETENCY WITH LANGUAGE EXPECTATIONS

Purposeful communication: sign phrases and questions using the following terms and language functions and features: Vocabulary: ● Holidays ( new) ● I can recall the vocabulary we learned in the previous level in relation to: ○ Sports, activities, chores, and errands ○ Calendar time ○ Daily routines ○ Contact information ○ Seasons and weather ○ Holidays and events ● I can discuss holiday traditions. ● I can discuss holiday plans in detail. ● I can request help with a task. ● I can explain a con fl ict that has arisen in order to reschedule plans with someone. ● I can ask for and give permission to borrow or use something. Structure: ● Descriptive & Locative Classi fi ers Culture: ● Struggles and feelings that the Deaf have about being around hearing family for the holidays (communicating at the table, being left out, not wanting to leave their friends at school) SCAFFOLDING IN ACTION

● Use a variety of visuals to de fi ne meaning of words and phrases

Skill Building