American Sign Language 1
Tutor: Ann Boyd
Email: Ann.Boyd@CHATclasses.com
Length: Full Year Class Period: Wednesday, period 2

Description: This class will introduce the beginning skills of basic communication through signs, facial expressions and ASL structure. Deaf culture and history will be incorporated as well. Example of topics learned: Introducing Oneself, Telling About Activities, Describing Others. This class is highly interactive and will involve teacher presentations, group activities and student presentations which will enhance students' production and receptive skills to effectively communicate in the deaf community.

Students have the opportunity to perform with their class at both the Christmas Celebration and Spring Showcase. 

Tutor:  Ann Boyd – After the first 18 years of her career as a Registered Nurse and home schooling her four daughters, she then took her passion for teaching and learning into a new career as a Nationally Certified ASL interpreter in 2007. She now works as a freelance interpreter in various fields including medical, education, religion and business.  One of the most enjoyable parts of which is mentoring young interpreters and interns. She also currently leads the Deaf ministry and interpreter team at a large suburban church.  ASL and the Deaf community have brought so much joy and richness to her life that she is excited to share the opportunity with the students at CHAT Academy.

Cost:  $234, $244 or $254 per semester (depending on registration date)
Level
: Grades 7-12 or tutor approval
Prerequisite: none
Homework and Expected Practice: 20 minutes/day
OptionalText: (to be purchased by parents) Signing Naturally, Student Workbook Level 1, by DawnSignPress. A good dictionary is The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary by Richard A. Tennant and Marianne Gluszak Brown, however the student can access many online dictionaries at no cost.

Signing book 1        dictionary