ASL: The Giving Tree
If you love the story of friendship, love, and environmental awareness in "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, then come explore it in a new light! Interpret the book through American Sign Language.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Signing a book is one of the best ways to learn American Sign Language. Explore one of the most beloved books, "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein through ASL. Learn ASL vocabulary as you interpret this story of a boy and a tree. Students need no prior experience or knowledge. Experience ASL through detailed explanations of hand signs and repetition. It is my joy to share ASL as a second language and to help bridge the gap between hearing and Deaf communities. Come sign with me!
Learning Goals
Read the book, "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein.Learn American Sign Language vocabulary as we interpret the book.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
ASL: "The Giving Tree"
Learn American Sign Language vocabulary for living organisms and nonliving things in nature. Then, sign "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein. 33 mins of video lessons
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Learning Needs
ASL helps students with multiple learning needs by reinforcing vocabulary. Research has shown incorporating sign language with spoken language improves comprehension, expression, and communication for special education learners.
Supply List
You can get "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein, but it's not needed for this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College)
Bachelor's Degree in Science from James Madison University
I have taught Little Signers ASL to preschool and elementary students over the past 10 years. I have a Masters in Education with a certification in K-6th, biology, and earth science. I have a Bachelors of Science in Biology with an Environmental Studies minor. I am a former public school teacher of 5 yrs and homeschool teacher of 10 yrs. I completed ASL I, II, III, & V in college and interpret for a Deaf family in church. I am also a 200 hr certified Yoga Teacher with additional certifications in Kids Yoga, Mommy Me Yoga, and Prenatal Yoga. In addition to teaching on Outschool, I teach a weekly live online Little Signers class.
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