THE TARGET SIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS ARE:
Expanding ASL vocabulary skills with eighteen (18) color signs and fourteen (14) common nouns
Increasing ASL proficiency and confidence through hands-on, step by step creation of each sign
Signing, recognizing, and understanding phrases, sentences, and mini-dialogues in ASL
Enrichment of practical ASL vocabulary and practical communication skills
IN THIS COURSE:
Students will learn how to sign the following adjectives and colors: BRIGHT, DARK, LIGHT, COLOR(S), BLACK, BLUE, BROWN, GRAY, GREEN, ORANGE, PINK, PURPLE, RED, TAN, WHITE, YELLOW, GOLD, and SILVER
Students will learn how to sign the following nouns: BALL, BIRD, CAR, EYES, FLOWER, GUM, HAIR, HOUSE, PAPER, PENCIL, PURSE, SHIRT, TABLE, and WALL
Students will learn how to sign the possessive pronouns: MY, YOUR, HIS, HER, ITS, OUR, THEIR, YOUR (plural)
Students will learn how to use the adjectives, colors, nouns, and pronouns to create unique phrases, complete sentences, and useful mini-dialogues
Each individual sign will be taught step by step to ensure correct hand position and hand shape
Students will be tested on their ability to sign and recognize the material taught in the course including vocabulary, phrases, full sentences, and mini-dialogues
AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE:
Students will be confident using colors, nouns, and possessive pronouns in ASL
Students will be able to create sentences and dialogues using adjectives, colors, nouns, and pronouns
Students will have a larger vocabulary and understand the mechanics of each sign taught in the course
Students will feel more confident as they continue their journey of becoming proficient in ASL
