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American Sign Language High School - Level 1 STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS Standard #1: Engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions in a language other than the student’s own Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1.1    Uses appropriate vocabulary and expressions for common interactions 1.1.2    Asks and answers questions about various topics 1.1.3    Shares likes, dislikes and simple preferences in everyday situations 1.1.4    Uses appropriate vocabulary to acquire goods and services 1.1.5    Follows simple instructions in order to participate in classroom and/or cultural activities Standard #2: Understands and interprets a language other than the student’s own in its signed form on a variety of topics     1.2.1    Understands signed materials on familiar topics 1.2.2    Uses previous classroom experiences with the language to understand its signed form 1.2.3    Comprehends brief, signed messages on familiar topics 1.2.4    Comprehends the main idea of selected authentic media Standard #3: Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student’s own 1.3.1    Dramatizes songs, short poems, and/or dialogues 1.3.2    Prepares and presents short narratives or dialogues about his/her personal life 1.3.3    Gives simple commands 1.3.4    Tells or retells stories 1.3.5    Signs brief messages Standard #4: Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied 1.4.1    Observes and imitates appropriate patterns of behavior used in the culture studied 1.4.2    Identifies some common beliefs, practices and attitudes within the cultures studied Standard #5: Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied  1.5.1   Identifies some historical and contemporary influences from other cultures that are significant in both cultures   STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS Standard #6: Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of other disciplines through a language other than English Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.6.1     Uses topics and skills from other school subjects to discuss in the language studied 1.6.2     Accesses resources in the language studied on topics being discussed or researched in other classes Standard #7: Acquires information and recognizes the distinctive viewpoints that are available only through a language and its cultures 1.7.1     Accesses information in the language studied to gain insight about other cultures and/or the student’s own Standard #8: Demonstrates an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and the student’s own 1.8.1     Identifies cognates, word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and sentence structure to derive meaning 1.8.2     Identifies idiomatic expressions and understands their impact on communication and how they reflect culture 1.8.3     Identifies cultural and linguistic characteristics of the target language and how they compare to one’s own language Standard #9: Understands the concept of culture through comparison of the cultures studied and the student’s own 1.9.1     Understands the concepts of culture as they compare other cultures to the student’s own Standard #10: Uses the language both within and beyond the school setting 1.10.1   Communicates on a personal level with speakers of the language 1.10.2   Identifies occupations which require proficiency in another language 1.10.3   Presents information about the language and culture to others   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #1 - Engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions in a language other than the student=s own Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1.1 Uses appropriate vocabulary and expressions for common interactions Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary and grammar: --Name                                                   --Numbers --Address                                               --General health/state of being --Phone number                                      --Meetings --Place of origin                                       --Concerts --Greetings & leave-takings                    --Meals --Alphabet                                               --Transportation --Sign parameters                                   --Classes   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Engages in classroom discussions Activity 2: Dramatizes skits (simulations), signs songs, plays games Activity 3: Responds to visual aids and prompts Activity 4:  Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 5:   Listens and responds to signed prompts Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #1 - Engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1.2   Asks and answers questions about various topics   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., appropriate word order, the use of Ayes,@no@, question words, types of questions, facial expressions, body language [non-manual markers], and topic-related verbs) #Topic-related vocabulary: --Family                                            --Food --School events                                --Clothing --Free time activities                         --Weather --Celebrations                                   --Telling time --Calendar                                         --Transportation --Class schedules                               --Buildings   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Presents signed conversations Activity 2: Dramatizes skits (simulations), signs songs, plays games Activity 3: Responds to visual aids and prompts Activity 4: Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 5: Recognizes and responds to cultural realia Activity 6: Mimics vocabulary Activity 7: Responds to signed prompts Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS Standard #1 -  Engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions in a language other than the student=s own Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1.3  Shares likes, dislikes and simple preferences in everyday situations   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: # Topic-related grammar (e.g., the verb Ato like@, other topic-related verbs, and the use of Anegative@) #Topic-related vocabulary: --Leisure activities --Books --Music --Food Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Presents signed conversations Activity 2: Uses facial expressions and body language (non-manual markers) Activity 3: Listens to music and signs songs Activity 4: Responds to visual aids and prompts Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #1 - Engages in conversation, provides and obtains information, expresses feelings and emotions, and exchanges opinions in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.1.4  Uses appropriate vocabulary to acquire goods and services   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., imperatives, interrogatives) #Topic-related vocabulary: --School                                   --Café/restaurant --Sporting events                     --Bus --Telephone                              --Airport --Money                                    --Schedule --Numbers                                                             Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Engages in classroom conversations Activity 2: Dramatizes skits (simulations), plays games Activity 3: Recognizes and responds to realia Activity 4: Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 5: Responds to signed prompts Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #2 -  Understands and interprets a language other than the student=s own in its signed form on a variety of topics   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.2.1  Understands signed materials on familiar topics   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Signing strategies in the target language #Topic-related vocabulary and signing strategies in the target language: --Music  --Geography --Family --Menu/restaurant --Concerts   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Interprets lyrics Activity 2: Engages in map activities Activity 3: Prepares and presents conversations Activity 4: Performs skits (simulations) Activity 5:  Responds to visual aids and prompts Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #2 - Understands and interprets a language other than the student=s own in its signed form on a variety of topics   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.2.2  Uses previous classroom experiences with the language to understand its signed form   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary, grammar, and sign parameters: --Linguistic elements --Vocabulary --Grammar --Gender --Tense --Number --Sign parameters   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Attends to signed activities produced by native signers Activity 2: Responds to flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 3:  Views videos to increase comprehension of the target language Activity 4:  Uses computers to practice the target language Activity 5:  Examines and discusses brief cultural readings at an appropriate level Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #2 - Understands and interprets a language other than the student=s own in its signed form on a variety of topics   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.2.3 Comprehends brief, signed messages on familiar topics   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Receptive strategies #Topic-related vocabulary, and grammar: --Family --School events --Celebrations   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1:  Comprehends target-language readings Activity 2:   Responds to visual aids and prompts Activity 3:   Recognizes and responds to realia Activity 4:   Comprehends cultural readings Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #2 -  Understands and interprets a language other than the student=s own in its signed form on a variety of topics   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.2.4 Comprehends the main idea of selected authentic media   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Theme-related culture #Topic-related vocabulary and theme-related culture   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Interprets and responds to comprehension activities selected from periodicals and videos Activity 2: Reads and interprets cartoons   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #3 - Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.3.1 Dramatizes songs, short poems, and/or dialogues Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., use of facial expressions, body language [non-manual markers], word order, sign parameters, personalization) #Topic-related vocabulary   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Performs skits (sign presentation with visual aids) Activity 2: Presents songs, poems, dialogs Activity 3: Uses role shifting and mimicry Activity 4: Imitates gestures and body language Samples of Performance Assessment:   Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #3 -  Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.3.2  Prepares and presents short narratives or dialogues about his/her personal life   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., finger spelling, sign parameters, topic-related verbs, word order, mechanics, logical sequence) #Topic-related vocabulary: --Dress                                                  --Meals --Types of dwellings                              --Food --Entertainment                                     --Meetings --People                                                 --Concerts --Classes                                               --Transportation   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Recognizes and responds to realia Activity 2: Presents information based on visual aids and prompts (e.g., periodicals, TV, movies) Activity 3: Performs conversations Activity 4:  Performs skits (simulations) Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #3 -  Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.3.3  Gives simple commands   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., verb forms, use of formal and informal, singular and plural, sign parameters) #Topic-related vocabulary   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1:  Uses simple commands appropriately (e.g., Simon Says, TPR-Total Physical Response) Activity 2:  Uses facial expressions and body language (non-manual markers)   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #3 - Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.3.4 Tells or retells stories   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., use of transitions, sign parameters and non-manual markers) #Topic-related vocabulary:  story-sequencing skills   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1:  Uses classifiers to tell a story Activity 2:  Engages in mimicry Activity 3:  Performs presentations and skits Activity 4:  Writes biographical/autobiographical writings Activity 5:  Relates anecdotes   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #3 - Presents information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a variety of topics in a language other than the student=s own   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.3.5 Signs brief messages   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., finger spelling, non-manual markers, word order, syntax) #Topic-related vocabulary   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Shares information from cultural readings Activity 2: Uses the computer to practice the target language Activity 3: Uses conceptual signs to relay information Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #4 -  Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.4.1  Observes and imitates appropriate patterns of behavior used in the culture studied   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Appropriate communication skills #Topic-related vocabulary: theme-related culture --Greetings   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1:  Engages in mimicry Activity 2:  Uses gestures and body language Activity 3:  Engages in conversations Activity 4:  Plays games and signs songs Activity 5:  Engages in story telling Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #4 -  Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the cultures studied   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.4.2 Identifies some common beliefs, practices and attitudes within the cultures studied   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary: theme-related culture of both the student=s own and target culture: --Social etiquette --Role of family --Gender roles --School   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Responds to visual aids and prompts Activity 2: Engages in role-playing (e.g., Adining@ activities and demonstrations) Activity 3: Performs skits (simulations) Activity 4: Analyzes cultural readings Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #5 - Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between the products and perspectives of the cultures studied   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.5.1 Identifies some historical and contemporary influences from other cultures that are significant in both cultures   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary: interdisciplinary awareness #Theme-related culture and time-sequence of events: --Historical figures and events --Drama --Art --Literature   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Compares Hearing and Deaf cultures Activity 2: Recognizes major contributions in art and drama Activity 3: Identifies symbols related to Deaf culture Activity 4: Discusses current events Activity 5: Reads about and discusses historical figures and events of Deaf culture Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #6 - Reinforces and furthers knowledge of other disciplines through a language other than English   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.6.1 Uses topics and skills from other school subjects to discuss in the language studied   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary, numbers #Interpersonal communication #Math and map skills --Weather --Math facts --Measurements --Geographical concepts   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Performs weather show/forecast Activity 2: Engages in math activities Activity 3:  Engages in map activities Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #6 - Reinforces and furthers knowledge of other disciplines through a language other than English   Benchmarks -Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.6.2 Accesses resources in the language studied on topics being discussed or researched in other classes   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary #Dictionary skills #Computer skills #Library-media skills   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Uses computers to practice the target language Activity 2: Reads periodicals Activity 3: Engages in library activities Activity 4: Compares and contrasts English and sign language dictionary Samples of Performance Assessment:   Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #7 - Acquires information and recognizes the distinctive viewpoints that are available only through a language and its cultures   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.7.1 Accesses information in the language studied to gain insight about other cultures and/or the student=s own   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary #Signing strategies #Computer and library-media skills #Critical and analytical thinking skills   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Accesses information from a variety of sources (e.g., the Internet) Activity 2: Analyzes cultural readings Activity 3: Discusses videos and movies Activity 4: Engages in library-media activities Activity 5: Interviews a deaf person Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #8 -  Demonstrates an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and the student=s own   Benchmarks -   Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.8.1 Identifies cognates, word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and sentence structure to derive meaning   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary, grammar, and syntax   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1:  Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 2:  Demonstrates comprehension of target language materials Activity 4:  Analyzes cultural readings Activity 5:  Practices signing drills   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #8 - Demonstrates an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and the student=s own   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.8.2 Identifies idiomatic expressions and understands their impact on communication and how they reflect culture   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Conceptual vs. signed English #Topic-related vocabulary #Figurative and literal language usage #Theme-related culture                            Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Reads and demonstrates a comprehension of target language materials using contextual clues Activity 2:  Practices flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 3:  Presents creative projects Activity 4:  Engages in classroom conversation Activity 5:  Converts English idioms into conceptual accurate signs   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #8 - Demonstrates an understanding of the nature of language through comparisons of the language studied and the student=s own   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.8.3 Identifies cultural and linguistic characteristics of the target language and how they compare to one=s own language   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related grammar (e.g., non-manual markers, syntax, word order, sign parameters) #Topic-related vocabulary #Theme-related culture   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Analyzes target language readings Activity 2:  Engages in signing drills Activity 3:  Creates drills/makes up a game Activity 4:  Converts signed concept into spoken or written English Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #9 - Understands the concept of culture through comparison of the cultures studied and the student=s own   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.9.1 Understands the concepts of culture as they compare other cultures to the student=s own   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Identifies objects and symbols related to culture #Analytical skills   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Identifies perspectives, products and practices in both cultures Activity 2: Analyzes perspectives Activity 3:  Analyzes cultural readings Activity 4:  Engages in role play (simulations) Activity 5:  Makes posters and charts   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #10 - Uses the language both within and beyond the school setting   Benchmarks -  Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.10.1 Communicates on a personal level with speakers of the language   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary #Interpersonal skills #Technological skills #Topic-related grammar   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills  Activity 2: Communicates via conversation and video tapes Activity 3: Engages in telephone activities (TTY and relay) Activity 4: Engages in signing drills to facilitate conversation Activity 5: Participates in field trips   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #10 - Uses the language both within and beyond the school setting   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.10.2 Identifies professions which require proficiency in another language   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Vocabulary #Similar professions and occupations exist in all cultures   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Identifies occupations that require a second language proficiency   Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources:   STANDARD AND BENCHMARKS   Standard #10 - Uses the language both within and beyond the school setting   Benchmarks - Proficiency is demonstrated when the learner: 1.10.3 Presents information about the language and culture to others   Examples of specific knowledge and skills that support the standard and benchmarks: #Topic-related vocabulary #Interpersonal communication #Sign communication skills #Technological skills #Topic-related grammar (e.g., sign parameters and non-manual markers)   Examples of performance activities that support standard and benchmarks: Activity 1: Practices with flash cards and vocabulary drills Activity 2: Presents sign reports Activity 3: Dramatizes skits Activity 4: Signs songs Activity 4: Communicates via conversation and video tapes Samples of Performance Assessment: Resources: