Grant High School – American Sign Language 3-4

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The second year of ASL wil provide a broader and deeper study of American SignLanguage, as well as Deaf culture and history in the United States. The students will participatein variety of activities including reading and writing, group work activities, presentations, and practicesigning in and out of class, placing a strong emphasis on conversational skills. There will be moreemphasis on developing and understanding the grammatical elements that are the basis of telling andunderstanding stories in ASL. Nearly ll instruction will be in ASL and the students will be expected tosign and not use their voice during many classes. The student's understanding of the nature of thelanguage and how it functions in everyday life is stressed, including storytelling.