Parent/Teacher Introduction Letter
Everything to know before your student starts exploring!
Purpose
Georgia Performance Standards related to learning a language:
- To equip students with realistic lifelong skills that will enable them to function competently in a language other than their own and communicate and compete effectively in the global community and marketplace;
- To instill a greater awareness of their own culture and the culture(s) of others;
- To enrich students' lives by increasing their appreciation for language and culture.
"Language and communication are the essence of all that is human. Learning American Sign Language will provide students with the opportunities to communicate with another community, to develop an appreciation of the diversity of our society, and to develop a deeper understanding of their own language and culture."
Materials and Supplies Needed
Printer and paper
Scissors
Computer with internet
Video recording device (such as webcam or cell phone)
Pen/pencil
A brain that is ready to learn!
What Parts to Help With
Continuing ASL
Signing Naturally
Don't Just Sign... Communicate!
A helpful book for students to understand not only ASL, but also important information about the Deaf Community.
http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Just-Sign-Communicate-Community-ebook/dp/B0071CW2AG/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418060805&sr=1-3&keywords=introduction+to+deaf+cultureAmerican Sign Language Dictionary, Third Edition
A complete dictionary of all ASL phrases and words.
http://www.amazon.com/American-Sign-Language-Dictionary-Third/dp/0062736345/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1418061128&sr=1-1&keywords=sign+dictionaryOr take your student to experience the Deaf Community in person!
Contact the author
Lauren Husney
Email: Lhusney@uga.edu
Website: aslforkids.weebly.com
Location: Athens, GA
Phone: 770-971-9463