1. Making Conversation: In the Classroom
Come in Quietly in start having SIGN conversations with each other in the class. If I see you talking not signing, I will ask you to sit down and study the vocabulary in Unit 1,2 out of the ASL book. Find three people to have a GOOD conversation with then sit down study Unit 1 and 2 Vocabulary list.
If you are trying to explain or tell something (story) don’t know the sign, Act or Gesture it out.
NO TALKING IT OUT
Grammar Tip – Make a more understandable sentence by naming an object before telling how to act on or with it. “TIME" + "TOPIC" + "COMMENT” ASL Grammar way of setting up the sentences.
Practice ABC, Numbers 1-20

2. Review Vocabulary Days of the week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
To be clear
Excuse me
To explain
To mean
Not, Don’t, Doesn’t
To be Unclear
You’re Welcome
To close/open (door)
To turn on/off (lights)
Person(standing, to get up/stand up, jump, to sit down)
To grab
None
Warning
Book
Desk, Table
To give to
To help(general)
Help me
I help you
To move
To need
Pen, Pencil
Sure

3. Home
House

4. to Walk to, walk

5. Party

6. to Read

7. Yes or no? Practice EYE BROWS NMS
Is he walking home?
Are they walking?
Is the light on?
Is the book open?
Is she reading?

8. In the Classroom

9. to Correct, to grade

10. Paper

11. to Erase (a board)
to Erase (on paper)

12. to Spot, notice, spy

13. to Study

14. Student

15. Teacher
OMG… Where’s my SmartBoard?

16. Test, exam

17. to Write

18. Gender-Related Signs
Man
Woman
Boy
Girl

19. Review Home vs House Walk, to walk to Party To Read To sleep
In Classroom
To correct, grade
Erase board, erase paper
Paper
Spot, notice
Study
Student
Teacher
Test
Write
Man
Women
Boy
Girl

20. HISTORY- Notes American Sign Language n. Abbr. ASL
The primary sign language used by deaf and hearing- impaired people in the United States and Canada, devised in part by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet on the basis of sign language in France. Also called Ameslan.
Dictionary says
Main Entry: American Sign Language Function: noun Date: : a sign language for the deaf in which meaning is conveyed by a system of articulated hand gestures and their placement relative to the upper body
(Hey, did you notice the date of that entry from Merriam- Webster? 1960! ASL hasn't been "recognized" as a language for very long has it? Oh sure, the language itself has been around since the early 1800's but it wasn't until 1960 that "experts" started recognizing it as a full-blown autonomous language.

21. History Notes
Have you noticed differences between signs in Master ASL red book, and those your teacher uses? Maybe a Deaf person has taught you some signs that closely resemble the signs you’ve learned in this book but aren’t the same. As you meet Deaf people you will encounter slight differences between signs, called Variations. There are certain signs that vary from region to region, with some differences more well- known than others. In many ways, these sign variations resemble regional differences in spoken languages. Do you say soda, pop, or cola? The answer depends on where you live and your own preference. The same variation between signs is seen in ASL. Be sure to use the sign variation preferred by your local Deaf community unless you want to sign with an accent!

22. I pledge of Allegiance

23. Giving requests. Ask a partner to do three specific tasks using vocabulary you’ve learned so far. Some ideas are provided below for you. When done, switch roles and have your partner ask three different tasks.
Write your name on the board, then erase it.
Open or close the door
Stand up or sit down.
Move your chair.

24. HOMEWORK
What is your ASL teacher’s name? Practice introducing him or her to a friend of yours. Is your teacher Deaf or hearing? What can you say about your teacher?
When you meet deaf people they will ask you these questions. On Thursday will have people answer these questions.