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Understanding Culture and Society (Grade 9--Deaf Community)

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Ninth graders describe how characteristics of Deaf culture relate to ASL. They identify ways in which sign languages from other countries and ASL have influenced one another. Then invite a member of the Deaf community to speak to the class about this issue.

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deafness, sign language

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deafness, sign language, english language arts
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9th
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English Language Arts
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