Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 7-12 Book DVDs
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The Signing Naturally Units 7-12 Student Workbook and videos are designed to complement coursework in American sign language (ASL) and build upon skills you learned previously in Units 1-6. These materials, along with class instruction, give you opportunities to:
- Review and expand the practice of the key grammar from Units 1-6;
- Practice other language functions and their key grammatical features;
- Expand vocabulary and range of topics;
- Increase narrative and conversational fluency;
- Compare aspects of ASL and English through translation exercises;
- Compare aspects of the Deaf culture, American culture, and your own culture;
- Understand your role as an ASL student in the Deaf community.
Using The Student Workbook And Videos:
The main goal of the Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 7-12 Book and DVDs materials is to engage you in conversations utilizing appropriate cultural behaviors. Since the classroom experience may be limited to a few hours a week, the student materials are developed to supplement classroom learning and provide further practice. The video materials model the vocabulary, sentences, conversations, and narratives to be learned and the printed materials provide explanations, readings, and resources. All with one goal in mind, to help you achieve meaningful interactions within the Deaf community.
Sections In The Workbook You Should Pay Attention To:
Assignment
At end of some homework, there is a section called Assignment, in which you are asked to develop or rehearse something for the next class. It is important you take the time to complete these assignments. These activities are designed to help you develop a greater facility with the targeted language elements.
Vocabulary Review
At the end of the homework, there is a vocabulary Review that lists all the key vocabulary introduced in class. Printed video captures of the signs are numbered to correspond to the signs on the video. The meaning of the signs is given by using pictures or written definitions Learning American Sign Language 2nd Edition.
Table Of Contents Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 7-12 Book DVDs
INTRODUCTION
UNIT 7 Describing People and Things
UNIT 8 Making Requests and Asking for Advice
UNIT 9 Describing Places
UNIT 10 Giving Opinions About Others
UNIT 11 Discussing Plans and Goals
UNIT 12 Storytelling and Fables
EXERCISES & ANSWER KEYS
TOPIC INDEX
