Learning about Spatial Structuring and Message Coherence in “Paul Dudis”

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed: Spatial Structuring; Message Coherence

Time Required for Activity: 20 mins

Objective:  To learn about Spatial Structuring and Message Coherence from an ASL text.

In this video, Dr. Paul Dudis provides a short introduction to the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet University.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Dr. Paul Dudis, Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Gallaudet, introduces viewers […]

2022-01-27T15:01:35-06:00March 27th, 2018|

Learning about Message Coherence in “Riddle_Short bio”

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed: Message Coherence

Time Required for Activity: 15 mins

Objective: To learn about message coherence from an ASL text.

In this short video, Ms. Wanda Riddle, an American Sign Language researcher and educator, introduces herself.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which Ms. Wanda Riddle, a faculty member in the Department of American Sign Language […]

2022-01-27T15:02:32-06:00March 27th, 2018|

Analyzing “Leader VS Activist”

  • 0:06 – THROW-something
    • I would like to share my opinion about…
    • This is just my two cents.
    • I want to share my thoughts on…
  • 0:56 – ORDER++
    • A person who commands…
    • Someone who gives a lot of orders…
    • Somebody who gives directions to others…
  • 1:07 – INVOLVE
    • Anyone who is involved in a protest.
    • Anyone who participates in a protest.
    • Anyone who becomes part of a protest.
  • 1:44 […]
2022-01-27T15:04:11-06:00March 27th, 2018|

Cooking with Classifiers (Language)

Image of poached salmon on a plate with dill and white sauce with silverware beside the fishOriginally developed by Roberto Santiago

Competencies Addressed:  Depiction in ASL

Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins

Approach:  Language focus

Objective:  To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in ASL.

In this activity, you will practice explaining how to cook poached salmon in ASL. 


This […]

2022-01-27T15:11:07-06:00March 22nd, 2018|

Understanding Language Register in English

Definition Examples
This style of communication rarely or never changes and thus is ‘frozen’ in time and content. Wedding vows, Miranda rights, Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, historical speeches
Definition Examples
This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. This use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal. Speeches, school lessons, sermons, announcements
Definition Examples
This is a standard form of […]
2022-02-14T16:40:11-06:00December 20th, 2017|

Cooking with Classifiers (Consecutive)

Image of poached salmon on a plate with dill and white sauce with silverware beside the fishDeveloped by Roberto Santiago

Competencies Addressed:  Depiction in ASL

Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins

Approach: Consecutive Interpreting

Objective: 

To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in consecutive interpreting.

In this activity, you will practice interpreting a procedural text explaining how to cook poached salmon. 


2022-01-27T15:10:38-06:00November 29th, 2017|

Learning about Cultural Competency and Formal Register in ASL in “Gallaudet SBG’s Open Letter to Alexander Graham Bell Association”

SBG Open letter to AGBDeveloped by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed:  Cultural Comptency, Register, ASL lexicon

Time Required for Activity: 15 mins

Objective: 

To learn about cultural competency and formal register use in ASL by watching an ASL text.

In this video, student leaders of the Gallaudet University Student Body Government (SBG) offer an open letter to the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the […]

2022-01-27T15:12:42-06:00November 1st, 2017|

Practice Discourse Mapping “What’s The Best Age To Learn A Second Language?”

Best way to learn a second language videoDeveloped by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed:  Message Coherence

Time Required for Activity: 30 mins

Objective:  To improve message coherence when interpreting a fast and challenging English text into American Sign Language.

In this video, Dr. Sapna Parikh discusses the process of language acquisition, focusing on second language acquisition for children and adults.

The activity in this […]

2022-01-27T15:14:07-06:00November 1st, 2017|

Learning about depiction in ASL in “Neil deGrasse Tyson: Want Scientifically Literate Children?” – Re-telling

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed:  Depiction in ASL

Time Required for Activity: 20 mins

Objective: To practice production of depiction when interpreting in ASL (specifically roleshift/constructed action & dialogue)

In this video, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his ideas about how to help children become scientifically literate. In his short explanation, Dr. Tyson describes a number of ideas which may evoke rich […]

2022-02-02T09:38:27-06:00October 4th, 2017|

Learning about prediction skills in “The Mask You Live In” Film & Post-Screening Panel

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed:  Other (Prediction skills)

Time Required for Activity: 15 mins

Objective: To consider the possible English translations of a number of signs in an ASL text.

In this video, AJ Williams provides an update about a community screening of “The Mask You Live In.”

Prediction

You will watch a video in which AJ Williams provides […]

2022-02-02T09:40:52-06:00October 4th, 2017|
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