Senior Capstone Product Proposal Form 2019

Student Name DeAndre Jordan Class Period 5

Research Topic Learning Sign Language

Thesis Statement I am trying to learn how to have a casual conversation with

What you intend to prove
someone who is deaf or hard of hearing.

Description of Product American Sign Language (ASL)

is a language used among
people who are deaf or hard of
hearing in order to effectively
communicate.

Form of Product ❏ Video/Documentary/YouTube Channel

(Highlight all that apply) ❏ Creation/Art Work/Tangible Item
❏ Education
❏ Service
❏ Social Media Campaign (must include another selection)
❏ Other

Please explain your

product (with specific
details?)

Describe the connection My mom is hard of hearing and has friends who are deaf. She has
between your research wanted me to sign ever since I was little but never taught me.
(annotated bibliography)
and your product.

How will you display this I will record a video me having a conversation with either her or
in your digital portfolio? myself. I can record having a conversation by myself by using the
Acapella Maker app.

Estimate the number of I will need to practice for around an hour either each day or every
hours needed to other day. With having to learn the alphabet and certain phrases, it
complete ALL of the might take about a week or two if I want to get it as accurate as
items on your to do list possible.
(page 2) including your
final product. You must
document at least ten
(10) fieldwork hours
outside of class.
 Explain how you will I will document each and every step for completing my project by
document each and writing blogs. In each blog, I will provide updates for where I am at
every step for with the project.
completing your product
(journal, blog, video blog,
etc.).

What do you hope to During this project, I hope to learn how to have a quick
learn during this conversation with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing.
process?

My To Do List
Below list the steps and timeline you will attempt to follow to complete your product. As you complete
the product,
make additions or subtract steps as you go if and when necessary. The log will be turned in on March
18, 2019!

Steps Completed by Date

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Student Signature DeAndre Jordan Date 3-14-19

Teacher Signature Date

Accepted As-Is
Accepted With Modifications