JESSALYN AKERMAN- FRANK, M. EDU.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

AND DEAF CULTURE
Classroom guidelines:

Syllabus will be handed out through email. If you
prefer in paper format, see me after class.
My contact information:
Jessalyn@jessalynfrank.com
651 403 9431 text
No talking. This is the best way to learn. We will be
using our signs, drawing, gesturing, writing .
During break- feel free to use your voice.
Be patient with yourself! This is a new language.

Todays Agenda:
ABCs
1-10
My name is:_____________
Your name (WHAT)
ABC
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
1-10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Review: Week (1) & add Week (2)
Week One Review:
1. ABC
2. 1-10
3. Your name what? / My name is:

Week two:
1. Days of the Week
2. Family
3. 1-20


Days of the Week:
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
OTHER VOCABULARY WITH THE DAYS OF
THE WEEK
(SIGN FOR FOUR WEEKS/FIVE WEEKS)
Example: I am flying out on the 4
th
week of June

EVERY MONDAY/TUESDAY/WED/THUR
(EXPLAIN PRESENT/PAST/FUTURE)
Month
Year
Every week
Every month
Next year
Last year


FAMILY SIGNS:
MOM
DAD
AUNT
UNCLE
GRANDMA
GRANDPA
CHILDREN
CHILD
BOYFRIEND
GIRLFRIEND
(PARENTS: SIGNED THREE
WAYS)
SON
DAUGHTER
NIECE
NEPHEW
MEN
WOMAN
GIRL
BOY
HUSBAND
WIFE
STEP MOM/DAD
GREAT GRANDMA/PA
NUMBERS 11-21
11
12
13
14
15

16
17
18
19
20
21
Pair Work:
Question:
ASL:
BROTHERS, SISTERS,
YOU HAVE (HOW MANY)

English:
How many brothers and
sisters do you have?

I have 4 brothers and
one sister.

I have one brother and
one sister.

I have 5 brothers and 6
sisters.

I have 10 brothers and 15
sisters.
Culture: Norms
Eye Contact

Extended goodbyes:

Hello with a hug

very direct ( Dont beat
around the bush)
Example: your hair is a
mess today (Deaf)
Your hair is very interesting
today, did you do something
new to it? ( Hearing)
Why? Time is of value for
information
Attention getters:
flash lights
Tap lightly (Shoulder)
Wave
Stomp on floor
Bang on table
toss something gently
What is a Videophone?

HOMEWORK:
Study Vocabulary:

Days of the week
Family
#s


I am working to add more space to my email website so
that I can send larger files. Watch for a you tube link to
help you remember vocabulary. Will be sent tomorrow!