American Sign Language 3
Tutor: Ann Boyd
Email: Ann.Boyd@CHATclasses.com
Length: Full Year Class Period: Wednesday, period 4

Description:  This class will build on the skills learned in previous ASL classes, increased usage of facial expressions and ASL structure. Students will learn to build language skills such as: expanded student discourse, Role-shifting, use of space, continued development of receptive and expressive skills, and Deaf and ASL immersive experiences. The purpose of the class is to be able to have meaningful conversations with people who are Deaf/HH and use ASL as their primary language.

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

Summer Learning Note:  Access to ASL Level 1 & 2 videos can be provided upon request for review prior to the beginning of the school year to refresh and maintain language development.

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:  $241, $251 or $261 per semester (depending on registration date)
Level: Grades 10-12 or tutor approval
Prerequisite: ASL Levels 1 & 2
Homework and Expected Practice: 3 to 4 sessions of practice time each week including vocabulary and videos, daily fingerspelling and numbers practice
Optional Text: (to be purchased by parents) Signing Naturally, Student Workbook Level 2, and Signing Naturally, Student Workbook Level 3, 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.

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