Friday, October 29, 2004

Today we took a fingerspelling quiz. The words were taken from the fingerspelling practice #5. We signed about what people were doing for halloween and played search and destroy with halloween signs just for fun. (And vocab signs from unit 8)

I will drop one fingerspelling quiz each quarter. If you have missed more than one, you must schedule a time with Mrs. G to make it up during 1st lunch or after school.

Thursday, October 28, 2004

See the website for fingerspelling #5.

The parent letter was due for 5 extra credit points today. I wrote on the board information about two upcoming TV programs that have to do with Deaf Culture.

Period 3 - We worked out of the Unit 6 packet and finished "Main Street, USA", "What Did They Decide?", and "What Reasons Did They Give". You will need to check out a video and do this activity at home.

Period 5 - We worked out of the Unit 6 packet and finished "Trivia #2". We worked on signer's perspective and wh questions with two in class activities from the packet. You will have to set a time to come in during 1st lunch or after school and sign with Mrs. G to make up these activities.

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

See the website for fingerspelling #5.
The parent letter was checked today for a signature. It was worth 10 points extra credit. You may get 5 points extra credit if it is signed on tomorrow.

Today we did an in class activity with yes/no questions. All students had an unknown picture on their backs and had to sign yes/no questions to figure out what the picture was. To make up this activity, you need to write 5 yes/no questions that you can sign. You will demonstrate them and turn them in to Mrs. G. Pick up the Halloween signs handout from the wire rack.

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

See website for fingerspelling #5.

Today in all classes I passed out a parent/student letter that is worth 10 extra credit points if I see it with a parent signature tomorrow. You will find one in the wire rack with your name on it. Return it, signed, the next day after you return for your points.

Period 3 - We finally got to use a projector and finish the activity with "The Classroom" handout. You will need to come in after school to do this activity on the computer.

Period 5 - We finished some parts of the Signing Naturally unit 8 video. We did the "Comprehension: Main Street USA, What Did They Decide?, and What Reasons Did They Give?". You will need to check out a videotape to make this up.

Monday, October 25, 2004

Today we took the ASL handshapes quiz and did an in class activity with time concepts. To make up this work you will need a Signing Naturally video and do the Grammer Practice, Calender, Part 1 in Unit 6.

Friday, October 22, 2004

See my website for fingerspelling practice #4.

Period 3: Today we reviewed vocabulary from unit 8 as out technology didn't work. A yearbook rep. dropped in and took pictures for the yearbook. We prepared for the handshapes quiz. Study the ASL handshapes handout. The quiz will be on Monday.

Period 5: Today we took a fingerspelling quiz. Each quarter I drop one fingerspelling quiz grade, so if this is the first one that you have missed you do not have to worry about making it up. Set up a time after school for a make up quiz if you need one. We prepared for the handshapes quiz. Study the ASL handshapes handout. The quiz will be on Monday.

Thursday, October 21, 2004

See my website for fingerspelling practice #4. Practice it in time to music to improve your speed and flow. Today in 3rd period we reviewed vocabulary for unit 8 as 1/2 the class (really!!!) was out at the Senior class meeting and picture. 5th period completed an in class activity with "The Classroom" handout. To make this up you will need to schedule a time after school or come in during 1st lunch.

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

See my website for fingerspelling practice #4.
Today we finished listing as many signs as we could on our handshape poster. 3rd period and 5th period are very close as far as how many signs they have listed! At the end of class, we played a vocabulary review game with vocab from units 7 & 8. Study those vocabulary lists on your own. Homework: Study the handshapes handout for a quiz next week.

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

See my website for fingerspelling practice #4.

Today we continued working in yesterday's groups. We listed signs for all the handshapes on the ASL handshape handout. We made a poster with all the signs listed that each class generated and 3rd and 5th period are competing to see who gets the most signs. If you missed today, your make-up work is to write at least 2 signs for the handshapes on the lower 1/2 of the handout on a seperate page on your own time and turn that paper in to Mrs. Gremmert. You have the same number of days that you were absent to get the make-up work turned in.
Progress reports were due today. You may turn it in on the day you return if your absence is excused.

Monday, October 18, 2004

See my website for fingerspelling practice #4.

Today there was a Handshapes handout. We reviewed handshapes and did an in class activity listing several signs for each handshape. To make-up this activity you must turn in a list of two signs for each handshape on the handout.

Weekend

Go to Deaf Culture Events! They will be harder to find later...
Practice unit 7 and 8 vocabulary.

Friday, October 15, 2004

Today we did a fingerspelling quiz and reviewed the new unit 8 vocabulary with a game like "Around the World".

Reminders:
Check the website for the new fingerspelling practice and links to this Blog and other updates.

ASL Club meets next Wednesday, October 20th. Bring a snack to share, friends and ideas for your club! If you are interested in becoming an officer, see Mrs. Gremmert.

BCC's SILENT VOICES ASL Club COFFEE NIGHT THIS FRIDAY!
Come join us for a night of coffee and signing!!!
LOCATION CHANGE: Bellevue Square Starbucks(Next to PF Changs)
7-9pm

Community Service Center for Deaf & Hard of HearingProudly PresentsTOYSTOYS Theater performances are a unique mixture of various kinds of visual theatre: pantomime, dances, clowns, drama. The visual images created by the actors are clear and accessible to all theatergoers, irrespective of age, culture, signing ability. The performers do not need any words to tell their story, so nothing gets “Lost in Translation".

DATE: OCTOBER 16th, 2004
TIME: 7:00p
VENUE: BENAROYA HALL
200 UNIVERSITY STREET
SEATTLE.

TICKETS:
ADULTS $ 25.00
STUDENTS $ 20.00
CHILDREN (under 15) $ 15.00

Contacts : CSCDHH 206 322 4996 for tickets or more information
Or contact any board member.
Or contact: Ian_Aranha@comcast.net

Thursday, Oct 14, 2004

Today we passed back corrected work and all students got a progress report that is due by Tuesday, October 19th with a parent signature for 30 homework points. Unit 8 vocabulary was introduced and we practiced the vocabulary with a game on the board.

Wednesday, Oct 13, 2004

We took a fingerspelling quiz (although it isn't Friday) because we missed a quiz last week due to no school. Period 5 wrote a short essay titled "Why I Am Taking American Sign Language".

Tuesday, Oct 12, 2004

Today we finished reading the Preface and Chapter 1 of Seeing Voices. We took a quiz on the reading.

Monday, Oct 11, 2004

Today we started reading Seeing Voices. We read the Preface and Chapter 1.