Sign Language
Overview
Sign language is the language used within the deaf community to communicate. Begin exploring this unique “hands-on” language, developing basic vocabulary and sentences that will help you begin conversing with the deaf. There’s also an advanced honor!
Requirements
1. Learn the manual alphabet used by the deaf.
2. Have a minimum of three hours of instruction in signing.
3. Send and receive finger spelling at the rate of five words per minute using a minimum of 25 letters.
4. Learn at least 100 signs from one or more of the below referenced books.
5. Learn and present in sign language (not finger spelling) at least two simple songs.
6. Do one of the following:
- a. Explain the difference between Ameslan and signed English, and demonstrate the use of both.
- b. Read and give an oral or written report on a school in your country or state specializing in deaf education.
Answer key & resources
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
See also
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