| Big Ideas |
Acquiring a new language and learning about another culture deepens our understanding of our own language and of Deaf language and culture. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Creative works are an expression of language and culture. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Creative works |
Elaboration: represent the experience of the people from whose culture they are drawn (e.g., books, dance, paintings, pictures, poems, songs, architecture) |
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| Big Ideas |
We can share our experiences and perspectives through stories. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: stories |
Elaboration: Stories are a narrative form of text that can be written or visual. Stories are derived from truth or fiction and may be used to seek and impart knowledge, entertain, share history, and strengthen a sense of identity. |
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| Big Ideas |
With increased fluency, we can participate actively in reciprocal interactions. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: reciprocal |
Elaboration: involving back-and-forth participation |
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| Big Ideas |
We can express ourselves and discuss the world around us in a new language. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Viewing with intent supports our acquisition and understanding of a new language. |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
First Peoples perspectives connecting language and culture, including histories, identity, and place |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: histories |
Elaboration: e.g., conversations with an Elder about local celebrations, traditions, and protocols; residential school experience |
| Keyword: identity |
Elaboration: Identity is influenced by, for example, traditions, protocols, celebrations, and festivals. |
| Keyword: place |
Elaboration: A sense of place can be influenced by, for example, territory, food, clothing, and creative works. |
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| Content |
D/deaf perspectives and points of view |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: D/deaf |
Elaboration: “D/deaf” refers to both “Deaf” people who identify with the Deaf culture and “deaf” people who do not. It is often used as a shortcut to describe both groups who are similar but not exactly the same when it comes to communication. |
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| Content |
creative works from Deaf culture |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
cultural aspects of Deaf communities |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: cultural aspects |
Elaboration: Deaf communities and culture tend to be collectivistic (i.e., focused on the group and its interests) in nature. |
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| Content |
society’s perceptions of Deaf people through time |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: society’s perceptions |
Elaboration: e.g., descriptive terminology, perceived capabilities, societal status |
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| Content |
Deaf communities around the world |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
common elements of stories |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
past, present, and future time frames |
American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: time frames |
Elaboration: ASL timeline (e.g., mark tenses with signs, as well as location/placement, and indicate short and long time spans) |
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| Content |
common, high-frequency vocabulary and ASL structures, including:- types of questions
- people, objects, and personal interests
- comparisons
- common emotions and physical states
- basic beliefs and opinions
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American Sign Language (ASL) 8 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: ASL structures |
Elaboration: topic and time, using shoulder shift, simple listing and ordering technique, and the sign “which” to indicate choice conveying a positive or negative emotion “quiet” or “loud” (intended for individuals or large audiences – “whispered” or “shouted”) making a statement or asking a question |
| Keyword: people |
Elaboration: order used to describe people:genderethnicity/backgroundheightbody typeeyes, hair, and other details, such as clothing |
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