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American Sign Language (ASL) Intermediate Part 1 of 3 for Ages 8-10

In this class, your learner will learn to take a simple English sentence and start learning how to sign ASL sentence structure. A Parent of Harding of Hearing and a Hard of Hearing Teacher teaches these classes.
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What's included

8 live meetings
8 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. To practice during the week of what we learning in class
Assignments
To practice during the week from what we learned in class
Letter Grade
All assignment and homework most be completed
Progress Report
informal assessments

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner - Intermediate Level
**Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) Class for Ages 8-10**

Join us for an engaging and educational Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) class designed specifically for children aged 8-10. This class builds on foundational ASL skills, diving deeper into the language and enhancing communication abilities. We highly recommend that learners complete Beginner ASL Part 1 and 2 to ensure they are prepared for our intermediate-level content.

**What You’ll Learn:**

**Fingerspelling and Vocabulary:** Improve fingerspelling skills and expand ASL vocabulary.
**Glossing:** Learn the process of glossing, which involves writing ASL signs in a structured format to better understand sentence construction.
**Sentence Structure:** Study ASL sentence structure, focusing on proper grammar and syntax to form clear and accurate sentences.
**Conversational Skills:** Practice everyday conversations, ensuring learners can communicate effectively in various scenarios.
**Cultural Insights:** Gain insights into Deaf culture and community, fostering a deeper appreciation and respect for ASL and its users.

**Class Format:**

**Greetings:** Engage in a fun game to practice fingerspelling and warm up for the session.
**Review:** Revisit language functions, grammar, and vocabulary from the previous week.
**Break:** A brief intermission for a restroom break or to stretch.
**New Learnings:** Introduce new vocabulary, glossing techniques, and sentence structures. Each week, we will focus on different items or themes to keep learning exciting.
**Practice:** Work on constructing sentences using glossing techniques in breakout rooms, allowing for hands-on practice and peer interaction.
 **Review:** Summarize the week’s lessons, reinforcing new vocabulary and sentence structures learned.

We provide teaching slides after each class to support ongoing learning and practice at home. 

We can’t wait to see your child in class and embark on this exciting journey of learning ASL together!
Learning Goals
Learn the glossing process, which involves writing ASL signs in a structured format to understand sentence construction better.
Improve fingerspelling skills and expand ASL vocabulary.
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Syllabus

4 Units
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Unit 1: Start learning more about Sports and your Daily Routine
Lesson 1:
Review of Beginner classes Sports and Activities
 Objectives:
*Review from Beginners
*To sign up for sport
*To understand the Five Parameters of ASL
*To understand the different types of ASL literature
*To expand classifier skills
*To use the past, present, and future Tenses
*To understand and use Rule of 9 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
My Daily Routines
 Objectives:
*To sign about daily routines and activities
*To identify and understand noun-verb pairs in ASL
*To describe clothing
*to Learn and use spatial organization
*To apply spatial organization
*To apply turn-taking strategies in conversations
*To understand the sign language continuum 
60 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Describing People in ASL
Lesson 3:
Describing People
 Objectives:
*To Describe people’s physical appearances
*To describe personality traits and characteristics
*To improve ASL narrative skills 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Describing People
 Objectives:
*To Learn about Deaf-BLind communication
*To discuss Health issues
*To Describe the natural world and environment 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
We support all learner needs. Please let us know your learners' needs so we can adjust to them.
Parental Guidance
Our class is appropriate for all ages. Word lists will be provided within 24 hours after each class. We use third-party tools such as Kahoots, Gimkit, Quizlet, and Google Forms for assessments to enhance learning. We ensure these tools are safe and secure for your child’s use.
Pre-Requisites
Learners must have completed Beginner classes.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Ms. Maria
Bachelor's Degree in English from Colorado State University
Ms. Nicole
Associate's Degree in Education from Pinellas Technical Education Center
Ms. Annmarie
With more than 15 years of experience in teaching American Sign Language, including a decade of working within the Deaf community, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. In addition, I run a thriving music and movement program in my local area, providing ASL instruction to preschools and private kindergartens nearby.

My experience with a hard-of-hearing child has honed my skills as an Outschool teacher, allowing me to bring a unique perspective to the classroom. As an educator, I prioritize creating a fun, engaging learning environment that inspires and motivates students to continue learning.

Please note that I adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and never disclose sensitive information or engage in high-risk topics during my classes.

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weekly or $140 for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min

Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-8 learners per class

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