Title: Auslan Days of the Week
Learning Intention: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to sign the days of the week in Auslan.
Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to recognize and sign the days of the week in Auslan. 2. Students will be able to use the signs to create simple sentences about the days of the week. 3. Students will actively participate in class discussions and activities.
Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know how to say the days of the week in Auslan. 2. Show a video clip of someone signing the days of the week in Auslan (Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X0XQb0vX0A). 3. Explain that Auslan is the sign language used by the Deaf community in Australia, and it is important to learn and respect different languages and cultures.
Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity: Play a game of “Simon Says” using Auslan signs for different actions (e.g., “Simon says touch your nose”). 2. Introduce the days of the week in Auslan using flashcards or a visual display. 3. Model the signs for each day of the week and have students repeat after you. 4. Practice Activity: Divide students into pairs or small groups and provide them with worksheets to practice signing the days of the week. (Example worksheet: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Days-of-the-Week-in-Auslan-Worksheet-5432101) 5. Guided Practice: Ask students questions about the days of the week using Auslan signs. For example, “What day comes after Monday?” or “What day comes before Wednesday?” 6. Independent Practice: Have students create their own sentences using the signs for the days of the week. Encourage them to share their sentences with the class. 7. Assessment: Observe students’ participation and understanding during the practice activities and independent practice.
Questioning: 1. What is Auslan? 2. Can you name any of the days of the week in Auslan? 3. How would you sign “Tuesday” in Auslan? 4. What day comes after Friday? 5. Can you create a sentence using the signs for the days of the week?
Assessment: 1. Observe students’ participation and engagement during the warm-up activity and practice activities. 2. Assess students’ ability to sign the days of the week correctly during the guided and independent practice. 3. Review students’ sentences to assess their understanding of using the signs in context.
Differentiation: 1. Provide visual aids, such as flashcards or posters, for students who may need additional support. 2. Pair students with a partner who can provide assistance if needed. 3. Offer additional practice worksheets or online resources for students who grasp the concept quickly.
Plenary: 1. Recap the lesson by asking students to share one thing they learned about signing the days of the week in Auslan. 2. Play a short video clip of a song or poem in Auslan about the days of the week (Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X0XQb0vX0A). 3. Encourage students to continue practicing their Auslan skills outside of the classroom.
Note: Please ensure that the provided video and worksheet resources are appropriate and align with your school’s policies and guidelines.