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Warm-up

Ask casual questions that are geared toward the activity, or have students ask questions in pairs

1. 1. What did you like most about this semester?
      • “NOW SEMESTER YOU FAVORITE WHAT?”
   2. What did you struggle with the most this semester?
      • “NOW SEMESTER HARD MOST WHAT?”
   3. What do you feel was most useful to learn?
      • “YOU USEFUL MOST THINK WHAT?”
   4. Did the lab activities help you become a better signer?
      • “LAB DO HELP YOU BETTER SIGN PERSON BECOME?”
   5. Do you plan on continuing your ASL studies?
      • “YOU ASL STUDY PLAN CONTINUE ?”
   6. What is your favorite part of learning ASL?
      • “YOU LEARN ASL FAVORITE WHAT?”

Main Activity

This week will be a review of the semester!

“NOW WEEK GAME PLAY STUDY SEMESTER PRACTICE” 

1. There will be three stacks of cards, Black, White, and Orange.
   • “CARDS LIST 3-BLACK, WHITE, ORANGE”
2. Orange cards ask students to give the 5 parameters of the vocabulary word printed on the card.
3. White cards ask students to describe the famous Deaf individual
4. Black cards are asking students culture questions.
5. Have each student pick out a game piece. Students will start with all pieces at the “Start” tile
   • “ALL GAME PIECE HAVE START SQUARE SAME” 
6. Have the oldest student roll the die and move their piece the respective amount of tiles
   • “START rhq-WHO? OLDEST. DIE ROLL MOVE PEICE”
7. Students will then pick up the same color card which they landed on and complete the task
   1. “NOW COLOR SQUARE CARD SAME PICK”
8. Orange: Vocabulary/5 parameters
   • For these cards, please sign the vocabulary word and describe the 5 parameters of the word. These parameters are as followed:
     1. Hand shape
     2. Location
     3. Movement
     4. Orientation (palm orientation)
     5. “Facial Expressions” and/or “Non-manual Markers.
9. White: Description
   • For these cards, the students must fingerspell the person’s name, describe the individual’s physical appearance, their job, and their clothing if pictured.
10. Black: Culture
    • The students must sign the sentence on the card and then answer the question correctly. The questions/answers are as follows:
      • What is the first completely Deaf college?
        • Gallaudet
      • How do you get a Sign name?
        • A Deaf person has to give it to you
      • If you arrive late to your ASL class, do you rush quickly to your seat or do you explain why you are late?
        • Explain
      • Is it okay to walk in between two people signing?
        • Yes
      • When talking to a Deaf person with an interpreter, do you look at the Deaf person or the interpreter?
        • Deaf person!
      • Does an Interpreter have to be certified to interpret in Idaho?
        • Yes! A bill was just passed that will take effect in July of 2018, indicating that interpreters must be certified to interpret in Idaho.
      • What do you do to sign a state?
        • Most just have an abbreviation, but some have specific signs such as Hawaii, New York, or California. Idaho is also fingerspelled completely.
      • If you are with another hearing person at a Deaf event, is it polite to have a discussion in English if you are quiet and not in the middle of the group?
        • No. If you are at a Deaf event or in the company of Deaf people, you should always be signing.
      • Can Deaf people drive?
        • Yes of course!
      • What would be the ideal layout for a Deaf friendly home?
        • Open, without too many walls that block communication and visibility.
11. Red: Go back two spaces

Wrap-up

1. Did you enjoy the game?
   • “YOU GAME ENJOY?”
2. Is there anything else you’d like to review?
   • “FUTURE YOU PRACTICE WANT WHAT?
3. Why is it important to know the 5 parameters of a sign?
   • “5 fs-PARAMETERS OF SIGN IMPORTANT WHY?”

End of Lab:

• Read can-do statements and have students evaluate their confidence
  • (Use thumbs up/ thumbs down or have them rate 1-5 on how they feel after the activity)
• Encourage students to be honest in their self-evaluation
• Pay attention, and try to use feedback for future labs!