Languages & Communication
Sign Language · Explorers 7–10 · Years 2–5
ASL: conversations and fingerspelling
Can I have a chat without speaking?
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What you will learn
- Fingerspell the full ASL alphabet and numbers 1–20
- Sign 30 everyday words: family, food, school, colours
- Ask and answer WH-questions with correct eyebrow grammar
- Learn about Deaf culture: attention-getting, eye contact, name signs
Helpful to know first: First 5 ASL signs
Your next step: DiscoverGo
Discover
Think first: Can I have a chat without speaking? Say or jot one idea before you read on.
Learn — core route
- Fingerspelling relay
- Family signs tree
- Question grammar mirror practice
Lessons in this subject: Learn Topics · Sign Language
Practise — check a common mix-up
You look at the hands when someone signs.
WH-questions use raised eyebrows.
Apply / Create — Signed Introduction
Record a 1-minute ASL self-introduction with fingerspelled name, family and two WH-questions for a partner.
Evidence type: video or adult observation · accessible alternative always allowed (speak it, draw it, or show an adult).
How it is judged (rubric)
- Beginning: Fingerspells name
- Developing: Name + 5 signs
- Secure: 1 minute, fingerspelling, 15+ signs, correct question grammar
- Extending: Fluent transitions and cultural norms shown
Explain — say what you did
Review later
We'll offer a quick memory check in 7, 21 and 45 days. Mark this done and your Today page will remind you gently.
For grown-ups · framework mappings
- aligned to Aligned to common ASL curricula · Signing Naturally Units 1–2
Status: Live · reviewed