ASL 1 will focus on learning and developing expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language and will provide an introduction to American Deaf culture throughout the year.  The curriculum includes the use and application of lessons in Units 1-3 in the Signing Naturally Units 1-6 workbook & DVD, which introduces key grammar structure, vocabulary, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural awareness information related to the Deaf Community.  The students will learn and develop receptive (listening) and expressive skills (Including facial expressions) as well as the basic aspects of Deaf Culture through use of dialogue, classroom activities, media, and materials in class and outside of class.  The curriculum and the lessons are designed to meet the five areas of Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities outlined by ACTFL.    *Note: Units 4-6 is covered in the second year (ASL 2) so the book can be used for 2 years.  

Textbook: Signing Naturally: Student Workbook, Units 1-6 (Book & DVD), ISBN-13: 978-1581212105, ISBN-10: 9781581212105   (Available through Amazon or Dawn Sign Press Inc.)