A new favorite project of mine! Doing these sign language self portraits has been on of the best portfolio creation projects I have tried out so far! Every 9 weeks I get a new set of 7th graders, it's fun to learn a little about them through their portfolio covers, which hold their work for the quarter.
Each student was asked to learn their first and last initials in sign language. Then brainstorm a list of 10 things about them. I asked them to incorporate drawing with text. The outcome was very elaborate, and quite cute! This is a GREAT way to learn a little about them personally, as well as discover the skill level they are starting out with. During this lesson I had students with previous sign language skills introduce phrases and terms to the class. We started each class day learning one new phrase or a few words. Some students even took on looking up a phrase to learn and then teach! It was a very fun way to get to know my new 7th grade class.
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AuthorHaley Rice. 7-12 art educator. Archives
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