Assam Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sign Language study plan
Assam Higher Secondary Skill Subject Sign Language · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Introduction to Sign Language and Deaf Community Awareness & Fingerspelling and Manual Alphabet
Define sign language as a natural, rule-governed visual language and contrast it with gesture and mime in a short written summary
Identify at least five distinct Deaf community organisations or resources in Assam or India and note their purpose
Produce the full manual alphabet from memory, both receptively and expressively, with 90% accuracy
Fingerspell your own name and ten common nouns clearly at a steady pace, recording yourself for self-review
Explain the difference between fingerspelling and lexicalised signs using two examples
Your checkpoint
A recorded 1-minute video of yourself fingerspelling your name, ten nouns, and a short sentence, plus a one-page written glossary of Deaf community terms and organisations.
Basic Vocabulary and Everyday Signs & Fingerspelling and Manual Alphabet
Memorise and produce 60 everyday signs covering greetings, family, food, and numbers 1–20
Fingerspell and read back 20 short words in a timed drill with 80% accuracy
Categorise the 60 signs into semantic groups and create a personal picture-free reference sheet
Use at least 15 of the new signs in two-word combinations during a 3-minute self-recording
Your checkpoint
A 3-minute expressive video using 30+ vocabulary signs in short phrases, submitted with a self-assessment checklist.
Sign Language Grammar and Sentence Structure & Basic Vocabulary and Everyday Signs
Explain and demonstrate basic sign language syntax, including topic-comment order, using five example sentences
Apply at least three grammatical markers such as negation, question forms, and time indicators in signed sentences
Expand everyday vocabulary to 100 signs by adding verbs, adjectives, and time words
Construct and sign ten original sentences that follow correct sign order and include non-manual markers
Your checkpoint
A written and signed set of ten sentences with grammar annotations, plus a 4-minute video demonstrating them.
Receptive Signing and Conversation Skills & Sign Language Grammar and Sentence Structure
Comprehend a 2-minute signed narrative from a peer or video and answer five comprehension questions
Identify and correct three common grammar errors in your own signed sentences after reviewing recordings
Practise turn-taking and clarification strategies in a 5-minute signed conversation with a partner
Receptively recognise 50 signs from a mixed list without prompts
Your checkpoint
A mid-point receptive quiz score of at least 70% and a reflective log of three grammar corrections made.
Expressive Signing and Storytelling & Non-Manual Features, Facial Expression and Body Language
Use facial expression and body posture deliberately to mark questions, negation, and emphasis in a signed story
Tell a 3-minute personal story in sign language with a clear beginning, middle, and end
Record and review your storytelling, noting at least five non-manual features to improve
Analyse two signed videos for effective use of non-manual features and list specific observations
Your checkpoint
A 3-minute expressive storytelling video with a self-evaluation rubric covering grammar, vocabulary, and non-manual features.
Deaf Culture, Etiquette and Accessibility & Receptive Signing and Conversation Skills
Demonstrate three culturally appropriate ways to get attention and take turns in Deaf conversation
Explain accessibility barriers and two practical solutions in an educational setting
Role-play a 5-minute conversation with a Deaf peer or tutor, applying etiquette rules
Describe the role of interpreters and the importance of eye contact and lighting in signed communication
Your checkpoint
A one-page accessibility and etiquette guide for a classroom, plus a signed role-play video with a partner.
Expressive Signing and Storytelling & Receptive Signing and Conversation Skills
Receptively analyse a 5-minute signed narrative and summarise its main points in writing
Retell the same narrative expressively, preserving key details and sequence
Refine two storytelling techniques such as role shift and spatial referencing
Conduct a 10-minute natural conversation with a partner, using clarification and repair strategies
Your checkpoint
A paired conversation video of 10 minutes with a peer-reviewed checklist of conversational skills.
Practical/Internal Assessment and Portfolio & Sign Language Grammar and Sentence Structure & Deaf Culture, Etiquette and Accessibility
Compile a portfolio containing all weekly deliverables, self-assessments, and a vocabulary log of 150 signs
Review grammar and etiquette checklists and correct any remaining errors in recorded work
Complete a mock practical assessment covering expressive and receptive tasks within time limits
Write a final reflection identifying strengths and two specific areas for continued practice
Your checkpoint
A complete organised portfolio with a contents page, all artefacts, and a final reflection, submitted for internal assessment.
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 70% on a receptive vocabulary and grammar quiz, and demonstrate accurate fingerspelling of 20 words and production of 10 grammatically correct sentences.
Week 8: Submit a complete portfolio including an 8–10 minute expressive storytelling video and a 5-minute receptive conversation task, meeting the internal assessment rubric.