Subject
Grade
Concept/Content
common, high-frequency signs and basic ASL structure, including:
- self and others
- types of questions
- locations and directions
- likes, dislikes, and preferences
- simple comparisons
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
including hobbies and topics of interest, likes, dislikes, and preferences; common emotions and physical states
using signs (near/far, really close/really far, nearby) and directions, including non-manual signals
For example, compare and contrast is illustrated in ASL by shifting shoulders, pointing, and using two-handed signs while changing location.
keywords
ASL structure
self and others
locations and directions
comparisons