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American Deaf Culture: A History of Language Lesson PlanAmerican Deaf Culture: A History of Language Lesson Plan
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American Deaf Culture: A History of Language

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Students examine the relationship between language and culture in the Deaf Community. They discover the history of sign language and how it has been viewed in the past. They examine the Deaf community's beliefs and values.

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deafness

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deaf, language, english language arts
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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