March 18

Unit 8Finished? Please copy Unit 8 signs to the right ---

SN Unit 8

Describing Physical Characteristics

In general, Deaf culture follows this sequence:

1. Deaf or hearing

2. Gender, Ethnicity / background (optional)

3. Height

4. Body type

5. Eyes, hair and other details such as clothing

But a strongly identifying trait will often be enough for a brief description.

Written Doorbuster-copy all notes:

ASL 1-

• Doorbuster (10 min.)• Activity: signing descriptions of famous

people- tape name to someone’s back– “who am I?” game– you sign a question, others can only sign yes or no back!

• Video for WSQ Reflection- A Day in the Life of Deaf Culture Part 2 (14:09)

• Ticket Out

Welcome ASL 2-• Doorbuster- please copy all notes below- and each team

needs a grey with pink SN Level 2 book:• Narrative Transitions, Jose’s Story- (SN Level 2 book, p. 60-62)• When signing events (Jose’s story boxes), have your

eyebrows up over the time, and then tell what happened/the event. Then pause, and do it again for the next box.

• Finished? Please copy the signs to the right, or sign with someone…

Jose’s Story- team activity (15 min.)

• Activity: You will need 1-2 books per team (pink and grey Signing Naturally Level 2);

• Using Jose’s story, take turns signing his boxes to each other- with transition rules- eyebrows up at the beginning of each box!

• Goal: get comfortable with this- as you will see a rubric for your boxes project tomorrow

ASL 2

• Doorbuster• Activity: You will need 1-2 books per team (pink

and grey Signing Naturally Level 2);– Using Jose’s story, take turns signing his boxes to

each other- with transition rules.

• WSQ Reflection video- Deaf people do have interesting jobs- Part 1 (4:37)

• Ticket Out

Welcome ASL 3• Doorbuster: (5 min.) Play “Simon Signs” – a version of

“Simon Says” – Volunteer starts- or teacher may choose someone!– First person out becomes “Simon”.

• Activities: – Timed Signing- in teams.– Project time

Reflection Video- Link: “Karen Putz, Deaf mom denied service in the drive through.” (link on my website) --WSQ- no writing, just sign after watching!

• Ticket Out- flashcards