Presentation Day Prep

Year Level

Year 7

Subject

Languages - Auslan Focus

Duration

70 minutes

Class Size

25 students

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Unit Title

Deaf Gain in Auslan Culture
Lesson 18 of 20: Presentation Day Preparation

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Australian Curriculum Alignment (Version 9)

Content Descriptions and Achievement Standards

• AC9L2AU8C04: Interpret and adjust signed, spoken and written language to convey meaning in a range of familiar and some unfamiliar cultural contexts
• AC9L2AU8EC05: Create signed, visual and multimodal informative and imaginative texts using modelled fingerspelling (FS), lexical signs, depicting signs (DSs), non-manual features (NMFs) and signing space
• AC9L1AU8C03: Interpret and analyse information, ideas and opinions in a range of signed, visual and multimodal texts, and respond appropriately to cultural context, purpose and audience

General Capabilities

• Literacy: Interpreting and presenting meaning through multiple modes
• Personal and Social Capability: Collaboration and communication with peers
• Critical and Creative Thinking: Planning, rehearsing and refining presentations
• Intercultural Understanding: Appreciating Deaf culture and Auslan nuances

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Organise their Auslan presentation materials effectively, including visual aids and signing space usage.
2. Rehearse their presentations with peers to develop fluency, expression, and clarity using Auslan features (e.g. lexical signs, depicting signs, non-manual features).
3. Provide and receive constructive peer feedback to improve signed communication and presentation style.
4. Refine their use of Auslan to suit their audience and purpose, demonstrating understanding of Deaf culture elements.

These align closely with AC9L2AU8C04, AC9L2AU8EC05, and AC9L1AU8C03, supporting both language use and cultural literacy in Auslan learning contexts【5:AC9L2AU8EC05.md】【7:AC9L1AU8C03.md】【18:AC9L2AU8C04.md】.

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Resources

• Students’ drafted presentations and notes
• Visual aids (images, posters, digital devices for video playback)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Peer feedback forms (simple checklist format)
• Video recording device (optional, for self-review)

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Lesson Structure

1. Introduction and Goal Setting (10 minutes)

• Brief recap of the unit “Deaf Gain in Auslan Culture” and its significance.
• Clearly outline objectives for today's session: preparing and rehearsing presentations.
• Discuss the importance of effective organisation and peer feedback in learning Auslan.
• Show an exemplar brief video clip or demo of a strong Auslan presentation focusing on features like use of signing space, lexical signs, depiction and non-manual features.

2. Organising Presentation Materials (15 minutes)

• Students individually check their prepared materials (visual prompts, glossary of lexical signs, facial expressions).
• Teacher circulates, guiding students on refining materials to ensure clarity and cultural resonance (e.g., use of constructed actions, referencing Deaf cultural markers).
• Emphasise the use of signing space to structure information clearly, a key Auslan skill【5:AC9L2AU8EC05_E5】【18:AC9L2AU8C04_E11】.

3. Rehearsal in Small Groups (30 minutes)

• Students break into small groups of 4–5 peers.
• Each student rehearses their presentation (~4-5 minutes each) using their organised materials.
• Peers provide verbal and sign-based feedback using a scaffolded feedback form focusing on:
  • Clarity of signs and fingerspelling
  • Use of depicting signs and constructed actions
  • Appropriate non-manual features (facial expressions, body language)
  • Engagement and pacing
• Teacher circulates offering targeted support, reinforcing metalanguage of Auslan features where appropriate to deepen understanding【5:AC9L2AU8EC05_E7】【18:AC9L2AU8C04_E11】.

4. Whole-Class Reflection and Final Tips (10 minutes)

• Reconvene as a whole class.
• Invite a few volunteers to perform short excerpts and receive group feedback.
• Teacher highlights examples of effective choices and suggests areas to focus on for final rehearsals before presentation day.
• Discuss strategies for managing presentation nerves and importance of clear signing space use.
• Remind students about presentation day logistics and expectations.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment through observation of rehearsal practices and peer feedback quality.
• Use of feedback forms to track students’ ability to critique and improve Auslan signing and presentation technique.
• Teacher notes to assess readiness and suggest next steps for individual students.
• Optionally, record rehearsals for student self-reflection and teacher review.

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Differentiation

• Provide additional scaffolds (cue cards, vocabulary lists) for students needing extra support.
• Encourage advanced students to experiment with humour, roles, or poetic devices in Auslan during rehearsals.
• Use paired peer mentoring for mixed-ability support.

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Teacher Reflection Notes

• How effectively did students organise their presentations?
• Was peer feedback constructive and focused on Auslan linguistic features?
• Did students demonstrate cultural awareness and adapt Auslan appropriately to audience?
• Adjust next lesson's timing or activities based on student readiness for presentation day.

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This lesson plan offers a structured, culturally responsive rehearsal framework that utilises the full palette of Auslan linguistic features, embedding the Australian Curriculum's expectations for Year 7 Languages students learning Auslan, especially within the engaging and relevant unit on Deaf Gain in Auslan Culture. It fosters linguistic competence, cultural understanding, and collaborative skills essential for authentic language use and confident presentations【5:AC9L2AU8EC05.md】【7:AC9L1AU8C03.md】【18:AC9L2AU8C04.md】.