Kelly Daniel, Ashley Cannon,

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The Benefits of Sign Language in the Classroom
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• By
• Kelly Daniel, Ashley Cannon, Cassie Shockley

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Sign Language in the Classroom

• The use of sign language in the classroom is
  very important. It is beneficial to both the
  teachers and the students. It can help to limit
  disruptions and better the communication between
  teachers and students, especially those with
  limited verbal skills and/or hearing impairments.

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Why Should Teachers Incorporate Sign Language in
the Classroom?

• Some students prefer to communicate through sign
  language.
• Some students require this accommodation to learn
  information being presented to them.
• Some students with hearing impairments need it in
  order to not miss information that is presented
  verbally.

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Why Should Teachers Incorporate Sign Language in
the Classroom?

• It also adds a unique and silent facet to the
  classroom.
• It allows children, who arent hearing impaired,
  to express themselves in a way other than
  verbally.
• Some children will learn to fingerspell when
  signing, and it will promote their reading
  skills.

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Why Should Teachers Incorporate Sign Language in
the Classroom?

• More children who are deaf and hard of hearing
  are entering regular education classrooms. If the
  teacher has some knowledge of sign language it
  will make the learning environment more friendly
  and inviting for those students.

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Why Should Teachers Incorporate Sign Language in
the Classroom?

• It can help to eliminate distractions in the
  classroom if the teacher and all of the students
  can communicate using the same system.
• An example would be if a child needs to be
  excused to use the restroom, he/she could sign
  the motion for restroom. The teacher could sign
  back yes or no.
• There would be no verbal communication.
  Therefore, there would be less distractions for
  other children.

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Sit
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• Place the palm side of the right 'H' fingers on
  the back of the left 'H' fingers then move both
  hands down slightly
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Quiet

• The index finger is held up against the pursed
  lips
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Book
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• The hands show the cover of the book opening
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Please
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• Hand goes counter clockwise over the heart in a
  circle
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Thank You
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• Touch the lips with the fingertips of one or both
  flat hands, then move the hands forward until the
  palms are facing up.
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Wash Your Hands
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• The knuckle of the sign A rub against each
  other, in circles
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Paper
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• Strike the heel of the left upturned palm two
  glancing blows with the heel of the right down
  turned palm.
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Yes
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• Nod the S hand up and down, facing your palm
  forward
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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No
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• Bring the right thumb, index and middle fingers
  together while shaking the head side to side
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Bathroom
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Make a T then wave your hand back and forth
with your palm facing forward.
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Pencil
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Start by holding your right hand by your mouth
like you are actually holding a pencil. Bring
your hand down and make a writing motion on your
left hand, moving your right hand from the palm,
toward your fingers.
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Understand?
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• The right 'S' hand is placed on the forehead,
  palm facing the body. The index finger suddenly
  flicks up into the 'D' position.
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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Help
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• The left 'S' hand, thumb up, rests in the open
  right palm. Both hands are then pushed up a
  slight distance.
• (2007). A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms.
  Retrieved February 16, 2009, from A Basic Guide
  to ASL Web site http//www.masterstech-home.com/a
  SLDict.html

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How to Begin Incorporating Sign Language in Your
Classroom

• If you are unsure of how to incorporate sign
  language into your classroom, begin slowly.
• You could incorporate one or two signs a week.
• You could also incorporate signs into lessons by
  finding signs that relate to your lesson. This
  would be a fun way to get kids to make meaningful
  connections between the lesson and a concept that
  is hands-on.

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Books that would have been provided

• Sign Language Made Simple
• By Edgar D. Lawrence
• Expressive and Receptive Fingerspelling for
  Hearing Adults
• By LaVera M. Guillory