SIGNS
How do you sign COLORS?
Open 5 Handshape near chin
What year did ASL officially become a language?
1960s
What are home sign systems?
gestures or signs created and used within a family or small group when there is no established sign language available.
Who was William Stokoe?
William Stokoe was a linguist who studied ASL and helped prove that ASL is a natural language with its own grammar and structure.
Why is ASL more than just hand movements?
ASL is a complete natural language with its own grammar, structure, and culture. It uses the hands, face, body, and space to communicate.
How do you sign NUMBERS?
Closed fist- goes back and forth
When is Deaf Awareness Month?
September
Is ASL the third most studied language?
YES
Who was Charles-Michel de l’Épée?
established one of the first free public schools for Deaf students in Paris and supported the use of sign language in education. Father of the Deaf
Is ASL universal?
No. Different countries and communities have their own sign languages.
How do you sign MY NAME?
Open 5 towards yourself. NAME = 2 letter U handshape, tap twice
When is your Deaf Awareness Craft Due?
Last week of September, MUST say the correct day!
Explain the difference between Expressive and Receptive skills.
👉 Expressive = I SIGN ✋
👉 Receptive = I UNDERSTAND/RECEIVE 👀
Who was Laurent Clerc?
Laurent Clerc was a Deaf educator from France who came to the United States and helped establish the first permanent school for Deaf students in America.
Why is it important to study the history and culture when learning a new language?
Learning the history and culture helps us understand where the language came from, why it is important, and how the people who use it communicate and identify with it.
How do you sign 3 ways to advocate for yourself in the class?
I understand, Repeat, Slow Down!
When was the 1st American School for the Deaf established?
April 15, 1817
Can someone be genetically Deaf?
Yes. Some forms of deafness can be caused by genetic factors and can be passed from parents to children.
Who was Alice Cogswell?
Alice Cogswell was a young Deaf girl whose story inspired Thomas Gallaudet to become involved in Deaf education. Her importance helped lead to the founding of the first American school for Deaf students.
Is ASL the same as English?
No. ASL is a natural language with its own grammar and sentence structure.
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When did Gallaudet travel to France to study Sign Languages?
1800s
What percentage of the population of Martha’s Vineyard was Deaf?
1 in 4 people (25%)
Who was Thomas Gallaudet?
Thomas Gallaudet was an American educator who traveled to France to learn about Deaf education. He returned to the United States with Laurent Clerc and helped establish the American School for the Deaf in 1817.
What did Alexander Graham Bell want for Deaf people?
Bell believed Deaf children should primarily be taught through speech and lipreading rather than sign language. He strongly supported oralism, which promoted speaking and listening skills and discouraged the use of signing in education.