Mrs. Aspen Kuk
Classroom Phone: 414- 902- 9011
Google Voice phone: 262-228-8904
Office Hours- available by appointment only through Google Meets Click "new meeting" then enter officehours_kuka
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We will be using Google Classroom for most assignments for all ASL 1 classes
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Unit 1- Diving Deeper Into Deaf Culture
Unit 2- Making Requests and Asking for Advice
Unit 3- Describing Places
Unit 4- Giving Opinions About Others
Unit 5- Discussing Plans and Goals
Unit 6- Storytelling
American Sign Language 2
Mrs. Aspen Kuk
Pulaski High School/ 2021- 22 School Year
Email: kuka@milwaukee.k12.wi.us Phone: 414-902-9011 Room for in person classes: 101
Office Hours: on Google Meets type in: officehours_kuka (Days and Times still to be determined)
Google Voice phone: 262-228-8904
IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
Pulaski Vision Statement
We are creating a rigorous, globally focused learning environment whereby students attain world class academic, cultural and career proficiencies, understand their unique talents, and have the necessary skills to take their places as exemplary citizens in our local, national and international societies.
Course Description
This course will focus on the natural acquisition of American Sign Language as a conversational language. The language targets are 1) complaining about illnesses or complaints about other people; 2) descriptions of what things look like and how they work; and 3) telling about vacations and plans that you have. The ASL development will be centered on the everyday communication, culture, connection, comparison, and community of Deaf Americans and their aspects of life. Aspects of Deaf culture will be incorporated into class activities as appropriate to the content. This is an intermediate level ASL course The course will provide ample opportunities for students to experience intermediate level ASL through nonverbal communication amongst their peers, teacher, and at times guest presenters.
Course Length: Two Semesters (Total of 6 Units- 3 Units per Semester)
Prerequisites: Semester 1- Passing score in American Sign Language 1
Semester 2- Basic Proficiency minimum in Semester 1
World Language Standards:
Standard 1: Interpersonal Communication- Students will interact and negotiate meaning among individuals.
Standard 2: Interpretive Communication- Students will analyze and interpret what is heard, read or viewed.
Standard 3: Presentational Communication- Students will use written, signed and spoken messages that facilitate interpretation by audiences.
Standard 4: Cultural Knowledge & Understanding- Students will connect practices and products to diverse perspectives.
Materials needed: Spiral notebook, binder for class notes, pencils and pens. Chromebook, Access to Internet, Proximity and Google Classroom.
Textbooks (handouts will be provided in class): Textbooks: Signing Naturally – Level 2 by Smith, Lentz and Mikos (Workbook and DVD) ISBN: 978-58121-131-3 and Signing Naturally- Units 7-12 by Ella Mae Lentz, Ken Mikos, and Cheri Smith (Workbook and DVD) ISBN: 978-1-58121-218-1
Recommended Resources (to continue to develop ASL):
*Internet: www.aslpro.com, www.lifeprint.com, www.signingsavvy.com, www.handspeak.com, and www.facebook.com/LearnASL (Master ASL’s Facebook).
*These resources are for your benefit and to help you continue to develop your ASL skills, but keep in mind that not all of the signs will match those that your teacher shows during classes. Sign Language varies across regions and some signs are not ASL. If you find that you are confused or have questions about particular signs, please do not hesitate to ask me, your teacher, to address these concerns; all questions and concerns are welcome.
Provided Resources and Materials
Printed handouts from “Signing Naturally, Student workbook, Units 7-12”
Videos from “Signing Naturally, Student workbook, Units 7-12”
Videos made by Mrs. Kuk
Google Classroom
Chrome books (for access to Google Classroom and project research)
Powerpoint and/or Pear Deck daily lesson plans
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Diving Deeper into Deaf Culture
Unit 2: Making Requests and Asking for Advice
Unit 3: Describing Places
Unit 4: Giving Opinions About Others
Unit 5: Discussing Plans and Goals
Unit 6: Storytelling
Course Objectives:
Students will…
Engage in interpersonal one-on-one conversations and share basic information related to specific instructor-led common topics
Develop relationships with classmates through conversations in ASL
Engage in one-on-one conversations to compare Deaf culture with one’s own
Acquire information and viewpoints of Deaf people through one-on-one conversation
Identify the beliefs, values, and attitudes within Deaf culture
Recognize the differences between ASL, English and students’ own native language
Continue to practice their ASL conversational skills within the classroom
American Sign Languages (ASL) Policies:
Creating Our Deaf Space:
“Space” refers to the environment that we create in our classroom, our “Space” should aim to be a Deaf friendly space, which refers to minimizing our verbal communication and increasing our non-verbal communication.
Use of Voice: In order to maximize your learning potential, there will be minimal talking during classes, as we are aiming to increase the ASL usage. ASL is a non-verbal signed communication that does not have a spoken component. This class is aimed at being an immersion class which means that students need to use the target language as much as possible.
Appearance:
ASL is a visual-gestural language that requires use of body and face for grammatical purposes. Wearing hats, hoodies, long sleeves that go over the wrist or excessive bracelets is distracting to others while the person is signing.
Class Procedures
**We will be using Google Classroom and Pear Deck**
Start of the Class:
Enter the classroom, grab a Chromebook, log into our Google Classroom, and start completing the Do Now right away. This is when I will take attendance and begin checking in with students.
During class period:
The teacher will present the material for this class from 30- 35 minutes, then students will work the rest of the class period on assigned work; at times this will be done individually, while at other times this could be done in pairs, groups or as a whole class.
Once the teacher is done presenting, students will then continue by working in Google Classroom, and begin their assigned work for this class period.
End of Class:
We will return to the class as a whole to retake attendance, answer any questions you may have and finish the class on Google Classroom, by completing the Exit Ticket. This will be the last 5- 10 minutes of every class period.
Restroom Pass: TBD based on Phase that the school is in, as rules and regulations change throughout each Phase. While we are in Phase 1, working virtually from home, when you need to use the Restroom, please turn off your camera and promptly turn it back on when you return. Remember that you should not be gone for more than 5 minutes (which is the same rule for in class Restroom breaks). **** IMPORTANT NOTE: The rules for restroom breaks may change at anytime depending on school rules and safety concerns related to Co-vid***
Retake Policy
Students have 2 weeks from the time the assessment is returned to complete a retake.
Students must communicate with the classroom teacher to schedule the retake.
Late Work Policy
Students have 3 weeks from the original deadline to submit late work.
Students must communicate with the classroom teacher
Grading and Assessments
Assign all assessments in Google Classroom and include IB criteria rubric(s)
Grades and feedback for Evidence will be entered into Infinite Campus within two weeks of submission (or a timeline is provided to students/parents about when this will be completed).
Provide a detailed explanation of Evidence under the Graded Assignments tab in Google Classroom
Communicate with the parent and grade level administrator if a student is failing.
Document communication in IC
Absences: When you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the work, notes and/or assignments that you missed during that time. I am willing to meet with students through my office hours per request; once you log into the Google Meets, type in code: officehours_kuka
Extra Help/ Concerns: If you need any help, please do not hesitate to ask for it. I am always willing to speak with students if they need help, regarding classroom work or any topic they may need help with; this can include helping students complete applications, writing letters of recommendation, helping students get into contact with support staff and helping in other content areas as well. You may also email me if you feel more comfortable doing so; my email is kuka@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Classroom In- Person Rules:
Arrive to class on time and ready to learn.
Keep your mask on at all times, unless actively drinking and/or eating.
Respect others time, space, feelings, thoughts, and property.
Follow directions and pay attention during class time. School rules are in place to keep us all safe, so follow the rules at all times.
Sign as much as possible. It’s ok to make mistakes!
Try your best and never stop trying.
Do the work to earn the grade!
Be Curious. Try new things. Ask questions.
Clean up after yourself
Have fun while learning!
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior:
Warning and apology
One-on-one with Mrs. Kuk, support staff or Substitute
Phone call home
Detention
Referral, as well as a request for a Parent- Student- Teacher Conference (for virtual classes this will be set up as an online meeting)
Homework Assignments: Given when necessary, however, I do not tend to give many homework assignments. This will continue if you participate within the class and keep up with the pace of each unit. If you do not complete the graded assignments during class, it is your responsibility to complete these assignments after class to keep up.
Grading Policy: Pulaski uses Standards Based Grading to calculate student grades.
The grade for a standard may not necessarily be the product of averaging, but rather what the student knows at the end of a unit. Teachers will provide descriptive feedback to students throughout the unit, as well as opportunities to redo and relearn information and skills. The final grade for a standard will be based on the most recent evidence of student learning. Daily practice is necessary to improve throughout the school year and to build upon previous knowledge and understanding. The daily practice assignments are not graded, but instead used as a tool for gauging where the student is at throughout the school year. The daily practice assignments are part of your participation grade and are therefore recorded as such.
Evidence: tests, assessments, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
Practice: Do Now’s, Exit Slips and in- class work.
Proficiency Scale
Description of Achievement Level
Pulaski Rubrics
Advanced- AD
Exceeding grade level or course expectations
Advanced- 4 points on the rubric
Proficient- PR
Meeting grade level or course expectations
Proficient- 3 points on the rubric
Basic- BA
Just below grade level or course expectations
Basic- 2 points on the rubric
Minimal- MI
Far below grade level or course expectations
Minimal- 1 point on the rubric
0
No evidence
Course Outline: ASL 2- Semester One
Weeks 1-3- UNIT 1-
Describing People and Things
Weeks 4-6- UNIT 1- Quizzes & TEST
Weeks 7- 9- UNIT 2-
Making Requests and Asking for Advice
Weeks 10-12- UNIT 2- Quizzes & TEST
Weeks 13-15- UNIT 3-
Describing Places
Weeks 16- 18- UNIT 3- Quizzes & TEST
Final Exam- End of Semester #1
Course Outline: ASL 2- Semester Two
Weeks 1-3- UNIT 4-
Giving Opinions About Others
Weeks 4-6- UNIT 4- Quizzes & TEST
Weeks 7-9- UNIT 5-
Discussing Plans and Goals
Weeks 10-12- UNIT 5- Quizzes & TEST
Weeks 13-15- UNIT 6-
Storytelling
Weeks 16- 18- UNIT 6- Quizzes & TEST
Final Exam- End of ASL #2
Daily Bell schedule
Lunch One Schedule
Block 1
8:05-9:35
ACP
9:35-10:05
Block 2
10:10-11:40
Lunch
11:40-12:10
Block 3
12:15-1:45
Block 4
1:50-3:20
Lunch Two Schedule
Block 1
8:05-9:35
ACP
9:35-10:05
Block 2
10:10-11:40
Block 3
11:45-1:15
Lunch
1:15-1:45
Block 4
1:50-3:20