ASL: Identity and Actions

9th GradeWorld Languages47 min

Learning Objective

I can sign vocabulary related to identity and actions in ASL.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

[ASL] Rikki Poynter - When People Forget You're Deaf

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Rikki Poynter wants to discuss what happens when hearing people forget that she is Deaf or hard of hearing.

  • Rikki grew up oral/mainstream and using her voice, which sometimes makes people forget about her hearing status.

  • Rikki wishes her friends and family would remember that she is Deaf so that she can be properly included in gatherings.

Practice

14 min

11 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Sign a sentence in ASL that includes the signs for DEAF, FAMILY, and FORGET.

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