1. Mr. Gough Foothill High School
ASL
Mr. Gough
Foothill High School

2. Mr. Gough
Hello, I am Deaf born. Deaf people in America uses ASL as their mother language.
I went to California School for the Deaf in Fremont and graduated there.
I love scuba diving and outdoor activities.
I’m involved with political activities too.

3. Mr. Gough
The interpreter is with him now, she interpret what Mr. Gough says. She will be here for 2 days.
How to communicate? Write forth and back or sign language

4. What to do
Syllabus
Expectations
Attendance
ABCs
Numbers
Names
Yes/No

5. Syllabus Syllabus handouts
Will pass out when the class is settled down.

6. Beware
American Sign Language is one of toughest to learn in foreign languages. There are complex structure and different signs for one vocabulary.
However, teacher will help and guide you go to be proficient signer!

7. Expectations
Study and practice any assignment that teacher gives you before next class.
We will have frequent quizzes.
Attend to the events (will discuss about that later).

8. Golden list
(10/3) It means 10 minutes lecture then 3 minutes chitchat related to recent discussion
Notebook or powerpoint outline with pencil ready at the bell.
At specific tray: assignment, outline, and homework/project…
If you see outline tray has paper, please pick up before you have a seat at start of the class.

9. Expectations: Continued
Teacher: Blunt and honest
NO VOICE in the class or you will hurt your grades
ASL is for who wants to learn and communicate with Deaf people.

10. Expectations: Continued
Each class will be fun with many activities…
Be assertive
Always practice signs BEFORE next class to keep up with fast pace course.

11. Attendance Attend to every class and be on time!
Always come to class prepared and be ready to learn new contents.
BE PREPARED all the time for anything!

12. Students:
Have questions?

13. Activity
ABCs
Numbers
Names
Mr. Gough
Yes/No

14. Activity YOU I NICE MEET KNOW STUDENT TEACHER DEAF HEARING WHERE FROM
TEXAS
CALIFORNIA
LOUSIANA
LIVE
NEXT
ASK
PERSON

15. Closing Review names, yes/no, ABCs, and numbers.
Assignment: Go to ASL lab at Speech and Hearing Department and practice your name, yes/no, ABCs, and numbers.