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ASL 201 - Lab 9

Facial Expressions

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ASL 201 - Lab 9

Facial Expressions

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Can-Do Statements

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  • I am able to understand the need for facial expressions��
  • I am able to discuss the importance of facial expressions in Deaf culture��
  • I am able to challenge myself to step outside normal signing parameters

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Warm-up: coda comedian

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  • Video
    • Keith Wann
    • CODA

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  • Discuss thoughts on the video

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Main Activity: facial expression challenge

  • Discuss impact of facial expressions in ASL �
  • Non-Manual signs�
  • I will send you a situation
  • Translate situations on cards without using facial expressions�
  • Do you still understand meaning/situation without facial expressions?�
  • Whole group discussion

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Wrap-up questions

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  • What are you struggling with in ASL?�
  • What is most interesting to you about Deaf culture?�
  • What did you think about the Deaf comedian?�
  • Do you understand the importance of facial expressions when signing?