This article advocates for the inclusion of ASL literature in deaf education. It introduces the ASL Literature Wheel, a tool that helps teachers analyze ASL literary works by genre, form, and elements. Promoting ASL literature fosters student engagement, critical thinking, and cultural pride.
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