Sign It: アメリカ手話 (ASL) クラブ

⚠️Please be aware that this club is for learners who are already familiar with the basics of ASL. 

Welcome to Sign It, where learners with basic ASL proficiency come together to enhance their signing abilities and connect with fellow enthusiasts. This club offers a supportive environment for ASL learners to practice their skills primarily through immersive sessions conducted entirely in American Sign Language. Delve into the "ASL Zone" with me, where communication is visual, and engaging.

Each week, this club explores new ASL vocabulary, grammar, and concepts, tailored to the interests and proficiency levels of its members. From sharing information to discussing personal interests, our diverse topics ensure an enriching learning experience. Through interactive sessions and practical guidance, we focus on developing conversational strategies to empower learners in maintaining fluid and engaging ASL conversations. 

***Activities are subject to change depending on the number of attendees.***

🗓️ Week 1: Greetings and Introductions
Activity: Practice signing basic greetings such as "Hello," "Goodbye," "Nice to meet you," and introducing oneself to other club members.

🗓️ Week 2: Family Members
Activity: Learn signs for family members (e.g., mother, father, sister, brother) and engage in role-playing activities where members introduce their family members using ASL.

🗓️ Week 3:Colors and Descriptions
Activity: Practice signing various colors and describing objects using color adjectives. 

🗓️ Week 4:  Implementing Numbers
Activity: Learn signs using the rule of 9 and practice implementing them in everyday situations

🗓️ Week 5:  Food
Activity: Learn signs for food and implementing them in everyday situations

🗓️ Week 6: Seasons & Weather
Activity: Learn ASL signs for the four seasons and common weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, sunny). Practice by discussing your favorite season and typical weather in your hometown using ASL.

🗓️ Week 7: U.S. Holidays
Activity: Learn signs for major U.S. holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July). Practice signing how you celebrate them with family and friends.

Meeting format:
1. Introductions/Meet and Greet
2. Hand stretches
3. Instructional time: Topic of the day and what is required for the day. (i.e. Evolution of ASL)
4. Vocabulary and Activity (i.e. Feelings vocabulary and Jeopardy)
5. Questions and Answers Session 
6. Closing Comments and Goodbyes