ASL–English Sandwiching Checklist, Grades 3-5

Sandwiching' is a teaching move where you present an idea in one language, then the other, then compare them. Use this checklist for grades 3-5, where sandwiching starts to highlight how ASL and English represent the same idea in different ways. It helps you plan clear bridging language ('Notice how ASL shows this; English shows it by...'), model a concept fully in one language before switching, and guide students to say what stayed the same and what changed. Quick checks help you see whether students can explain differences and apply the concept in new signed and written examples.