Download The Positive Effects of Sign Language

The Positive Effects of Sign
Language
By: Altavia Fonville
Interest in Topic?
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I became interested in this topic because I am
hearing impaired.
I started learning sign language while I was
younger, even after I got my hearing aids.
I can only imagine how frustrating it can be for a
deaf person that can not wear hearing aids.
Research Paper
-Topic: The Positive Effects of Sign Langauge
-Driving question: How did Sign langauge develop
into distinct language and why should it be
taught to children?
-Thesis Statement: There are many reasons why
people should learn sign language because they
can learn about culture, communication, and
education.
Interesting Facts !
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Sign language is a unique Sign language is also
culture just as the Spanish
considered a second
and Indian culture.
language.
This is an early way of
communication among
young people.
Sign language is not only
used by deaf people.
Children start to learn
language after they are
born and begin to make
connections between
what they hear and what
they see.
Is ASL universal?
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No one form of sign language is universal.
Different sign language is used in different
countries and regions.
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Examples: British Sign Language (BSL) and
French Sign Language (FSL)
The signs may not be exactly the same as ASL,
but you can figure out what they are trying to say.
Product
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For my product I created a children's sign
language coloring book.
For each letter of the alphabet, I drew the letter,
the hand sign, and an object that begins with
that letter for my coloring book.
After I created the book, I did a mini lesson with
the children at my church.