This class is designed for advanced learner who have a strong understanding of American Sign Language (ASL).  If you are not sure we can always do a 1:1 assessment.

Throughout this course, a relaxed yet engaging learning environment is fostered. In addition to traditional instruction methods, I incorporate games, music, and various other pedagogical tools to maximize student retention and engagement. To enhance the learning experience, it is recommended that students utilize a computer or tablet during class, as using a phone is not advisable unless necessary.

To facilitate communication proficiency, students will be encouraged to interact with one another via Zoom to enhance their understanding of ASL when conveyed through sign language. Break-out rooms will also provide opportunities for learners to get to know one another and collaborate on group activities.


Regenerate response
Week of June 5th: Introduction to the class and ASL storytelling
--Understanding the importance of storytelling in ASL culture
--Learning basic storytelling techniques, including setting the scene, introducing characters, and using facial expressions and body language
--Practicing storytelling in ASL

Week of June 12th: Storytelling with advanced ASL vocabulary
--Learning more advanced ASL vocabulary for storytelling, including adjectives and adverbs
--Practicing storytelling with more advanced vocabulary

Week of June 19th: ASL conversation skills
--Learning conversational ASL skills, including how to introduce yourself, ask and answer questions, and engage in small talk
--Practicing conversational ASL skills in pairs or small groups

Week June 26th: Conversational ASL continued
--Learning more conversational ASL skills, including how to express opinions, give advice, and negotiate
--Practicing conversational ASL skills in pairs or small groups

Week of July 3rd: No class Ms. Annmarie is on vacation

Week of July 10th: ASL narrative techniques
--Understanding narrative techniques in ASL, including using sequence markers and transitions
--Practicing narrative techniques in ASL

Week of July 17th: ASL storytelling with a focus on narrative techniques
--Combining narrative techniques with advanced ASL vocabulary to create more complex stories
--Practicing storytelling with a focus on narrative techniques

Week of July 24th: ASL grammar and sentence structure
--Learning ASL grammar and sentence structure, including word order and non-manual markers
--Practicing ASL grammar and sentence structure

Week of July 30th: ASL grammar and sentence structure continued
--Learning more advanced ASL grammar and sentence structure, including negation, conditional sentences, and rhetorical questions
--Practicing ASL grammar and sentence structure

Week of August 7th: ASL conversation strategies for different settings
--Learning different conversation strategies for different settings, including formal and informal situations
--Practicing conversational ASL skills in different settings

Week of August 14th: ASL storytelling with a focus on character development
--Understanding character development in ASL Storytelling
--Practicing storytelling with a focus on character development

Week of August 21st: ASL storytelling with a focus on plot development
--The understanding of plot development in ASL storytelling
--Practicing storytelling with a focus on plot development

Week of August 28th: ASL storytelling with a focus on emotions
--Understanding how to express emotions in ASL storytelling
--Practicing storytelling with a focus on emotions


Learning conversational ASL skills for complex topics, including politics, social issues, and current events
Practicing conversational ASL skills for complex topics

Learners can practice their ASL storytelling and conversation skills in a supportive and immersive environment. By the end of the class, learners will have improved their vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure in ASL, as well as their storytelling and conversation abilities.

Stories we will be doing 
"The Ant and The Grasshopper"
"The City Mouse and Country Mouse"
"The Ant and The Butterfly"
"The Farmer, The Son, and The Donkey"
"The Crow and The Pitcher"
Two different types of ABC stories.

Format of class
> Welcome Learners to class
> Play an ICE Breaker Sign Game
>Review ABC
> Learn signs for the week
> Play a game or learn a song to this week's signs
> Review signs from Word for this session
> End class

I am excited to meet you in class!