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Warm-Up

1. Ask students to type ID # for attendance
   • “TYPE NAME ID NUMBER”
2. Ask these questions to each student in the main room, or put students in breakout rooms to sign about these questions:
   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:

Jeopardy Review!

“NOW GAME PLAY fs-JEOPARDY” 

1. Students will take turns picking a category (column) and number (row).
   • The categories are culture, 5 parameters, descriptions, states, and vocab.
   • “TAKE TURNS CATEGORY NUMBER PICK”
2.  Once a student chooses, they will do whatever is prompted of them (describing someone, signing something, answering a question, signing the 5 parameters, etc.).
3. After the student is done, another student will go. This will continue until all categories are completed.
   • “FINISH NEW PERSON PICK CONTINUE”

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. States
   • Students will sign the state.
4. Vocabulary
   • Students will sign the vocab word.
5. 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.

Wrap-Up:

1. Did you enjoy the game?
   • “YOU GAME ENJOY?”
2. Is there anything else you’d like the 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!