Communication: American Sign Language: Advanced Gr. 9-12

STRUCTURE OF ASLASL.1

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    Demonstrates full command of the structures of ASL parameters, grammar, and usage when signingASL.1.Adv1

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGEASL.2

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    Varies syntax for effect, consulting references for guidance as neededASL.2.Adv1

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    Applies an understanding of syntax, the study of complex texts when viewingASL.2.Adv2

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USAGE: MEANINGASL.3

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    Use grade level context to identify the meaning of an unknown sign, fingerspelled word or phraseASL.3.Adv1

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    Identifies and correctly uses patterns of sign changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speechASL.3.Adv2

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    Consults general and specialized reference materials both print and digital, to find the parameters of a sign or determine or clarify its precise meaning, part of speech, or etymologyASL.3.Adv3

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    Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a sign or phraseASL.3.Adv4

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USAGE: RELATIONSHIPSASL.4

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    Interprets figures of speech (e.g. hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the textASL.4.Adv1

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    Analyzes nuances in the meaning of signs with similar denotationsASL.4.Adv2

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USAGE: ACADEMIC LANGUAGEASL.5

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    Acquire and accurately use general academic and domain-specific signs, fingerspelled words, and phrases sufficient for viewing and signing at the college and career readiness levelASL.5.Adv1

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    Demonstrates independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a sign or phrase important to comprehension or expression ASL.5.Adv2

FINGERSPELLING AND FINGER-READING: KEY IDEASASL.6

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    Uses and understands fingerspelling in grade level presentation and discourse for familiar and unfamiliar topicsASL.6.Adv1

FINGERSPELLING AND FINGER-READING: INITIALIZED AND LEXICALIZED FORMSASL.7

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    Uses initialized and lexicalized fingerspelling appropriately in grade-level presentation and discourseASL.7.Adv1

FINGERSPELLING AND FINGER-READING: ACQUISITION AND USESASL.8

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    Knows and applies grade-level parameters and sign analysis skills in decoding signs both in isolation and in contextASL.8.Adv1

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Grade 11 and Grade 12

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