Communication: American Sign Language: Intermediate Gr. 6-8

STRUCTURE OF ASLASL.1

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    Demonstrates full command of the structures of ASL parameters, grammar, and usage when signingASL.1.Int1

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGEASL.2

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    Produces and edits work so it conforms to the guidelines of academic text publicationsASL.2.Int1

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.Int1

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    Identifies and correctly uses patterns of sign changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speechASL.3.Int2

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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.Int3

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    Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a sign or phraseASL.3.Int4

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USAGE: RELATIONSHIPSASL.4

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    Interprets figures of speech (e.g. euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the textASL.4.Int1

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    Analyzes nuances in the meaning of signs with similar denotationsASL.4.Int2

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 level  ASL.5.Int1

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    Demonstrates independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a sign or phrase important to comprehension or expression ASL.5.Int2

FINGERSPELLING AND FINGER-READING: KEY IDEASASL.6

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    Uses and understands fingerspelling in grade level presentation and discourse for familiar topicsASL.6.Int1

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.Int1

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.Int1

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