Famous Deaf Individual Fill in the Blank Article - Shaylee Mansfield - PDF & DOC

Engage your students in a comprehensive exploration of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), and representation in media with this activity pack centered around the achievements and celebration of Shaylee Mansfield, a talented Deaf actress and advocate. This fill in the blank article will encourage students to think critically, understand different cultures, and improve their language skills, all while helping them appreciate diversity and advocate for inclusiveness.

When to Use:

• **This activity can be entirely student-led**
  • Perfect for sub days
  • Great for grading catch-up days
• Ideal for celebrating:
  • Famous Deaf Individuals
  • Deaf success and representation in media
  • Deaf History Month
  • Shaylee Mansfield's birthday on April 6th
• Great for leading into showing films such as:
  • "Deaf Out Loud - Born This Way by A&E
  • "The Company You Keep"
  • "Disney's "Unforgettable" ASL commercial
  • ASL Nook videos on YouTube,
  • "Noelle"
  • and more

Includes:

• Worksheet featuring guided questions and fill in the blank charts related to Shaylee Mansfield's life, career, and contributions to Deaf representation.
• Printable and editable fill in the blank article focusing on Shaylee Mansfield's journey and impact.
• File type: easy to download PDF with a link to an editable google doc
• Access to online resources, including links to ASL videos featuring Shaylee Mansfield and articles for research.
• Complete answer key for easy grading and feedback

Students Will Learn About:

• The significance of accurate representation for Deaf individuals in media.
• Shaylee Mansfield's pivotal moments and achievements as a Deaf actress and advocate.
• Deaf culture, identity, and community through Shaylee Mansfield's experiences.
• Strategies for promoting inclusivity and authentic representation in media and society.
• Developing critical thinking skills by analyzing media portrayals and challenging stereotypes.
• Practicing ASL skills by understanding and discussing Shaylee Mansfield's work and accomplishments.

Connect students to a young and contemporary Deaf role model in mainstream media, inspiring them with real-life success stories and fostering a sense of connection to the Deaf community.