Jolene Haffner
American Sign Language (ASL)
Email – Jolene.Haffner@k12.nd.us
Taught from Our Redeemers Christian
School – Minot, ND
Required Books : Found at StartASL.com
A Student's Guide to ASL & the Deaf Community by Michelle Jay
A Student's Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar by Michelle Jay
A Student's Guide to the Deaf Experience by Michelle Jay
A Student's Guide to Community Terminology by Michelle Jay
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An American Sign Language (ASL) student will be
expected to:
-Use the ASL 5 parameters and fingerspelling to communicate
clearly
-Understand questions, commands, directions and short
conversations
-Expressive and receptive skills in communicating words and
phrases connecting to daily activities, school, meals, weather, time, holidays
and family
-Develop an understanding and appreciation for Deaf culture
through readings, research and discussions
As with any language, practice is key. Students will
be expected to practice outside of class time in addition to actively
participate in class.
Students will need to have access to a laptop, cell phone, or
tablet and internet connection on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Books listed can be found on amazon or
StartASL.com