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American Sign Language and Early Literacy: Unlocking a World of Communication

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American Sign Language (ASL) is a rich and expressive language that can be used to communicate a wide range of ideas and concepts. For deaf and hard of hearing children, ASL can be a vital tool for accessing education, socialization, and employment. In recent years, there has been growing interest in using ASL to support young learners' development of literacy skills.

American Sign Language and Early Literacy: A Model Parent-Child Program

by Kristin Snoddon

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Language	:	English
File size	:	631 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	152 pages

American Sign Language and Early Literacy provides a comprehensive guide to using ASL to support young learners' development of literacy skills. This book is an essential resource for educators, parents, and anyone interested in promoting early literacy for deaf and hard of hearing children.

Chapter 1: The Importance of ASL for Early Literacy

The first chapter of American Sign Language and Early Literacy discusses the importance of ASL for early literacy development. The chapter provides an overview of the research on ASL and literacy, and it explains how ASL can support young learners' development of phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

Chapter 2: Using ASL to Teach Literacy Skills

The second chapter of American Sign Language and Early Literacy provides practical guidance on how to use ASL to teach literacy skills. The chapter includes lesson plans and activities for teaching phonemic awareness, vocabulary, reading, and writing.

Chapter 3: Supporting ASL-Based Literacy Instruction

The third chapter of American Sign Language and Early Literacy discusses how to support ASL-based literacy instruction. The chapter provides tips for creating a supportive learning environment, working with families, and advocating for ASL-based literacy instruction.

Chapter 4: Resources for ASL-Based Literacy Instruction

The fourth chapter of American Sign Language and Early Literacy provides a list of resources for ASL-based literacy instruction. The chapter includes websites, books, and organizations that can provide support for educators, parents, and children.

American Sign Language and Early Literacy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting early literacy for deaf and hard of hearing children. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the research on ASL and literacy, and it offers practical guidance on how to use ASL to teach literacy skills.