Unit Review Assessment

Year Level

Year 9

Subject

Languages – Auslan

Duration

70 minutes

Class Size

16 students

Lesson Overview

This lesson is the 25th in a 27-lesson unit titled "Deaf Sports Interviews". The focus is on reviewing key concepts from the unit and preparing students for their final assessment submission. Students will consolidate their learning, reflect on Auslan linguistic and cultural aspects explored in the unit, and clarify assessment criteria and expectations. The lesson blends collaborative review activities with targeted reflection to support student confidence and success.

Australian Curriculum Alignment

Learning Area: Languages
Subject: Auslan
Year Level: 9

Content Descriptions referenced:

AC9L2AU10C05 – Create and present informative texts selecting vocabulary, expressions and grammatical structures to engage audiences in Auslan.
AC9L1AU10C03 and AC9L2AU10C03 – Evaluate and synthesise information and ideas in signed, visual and multimodal texts; respond to cultural context, purpose, and audience.
AC9L1AU10EU04 – Reflect on how identity is shaped by language(s), culture(s), attitudes, beliefs and values, and how these affect communication.

General Capabilities:

Literacy (interpreting, analyzing, creating texts)
Critical and Creative Thinking (evaluating and synthesizing information)
Intercultural Understanding (reflecting on Deaf culture and identity)

This lesson strongly focuses on Auslan language skills, cultural understanding, and communicative competence to prepare for the culminating task.

Learning Objectives

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

Articulate key Auslan vocabulary, expressions, and grammatical structures learned in the unit relating to Deaf sports interviews.
Critically evaluate and reflect on cultural practices and linguistic features of Auslan demonstrated throughout the unit.
Understand and explain the assessment criteria and expectations for the final unit task.
Strategically plan their final assessment presentation incorporating linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.

Resources Required

Whiteboard and markers
Projector or interactive screen
Copies or slides of assessment criteria and rubric
Video clips or clips from earlier lessons of Deaf sports interviews (student work or model)
Student notebooks or digital devices for note-taking
Timer or clock for managing activities

Lesson Breakdown

Time	Activity	Description	Curriculum Links
0–10 mins	Warm-up & Unit Reflection	Begin with a class discussion: Students share their favourite Auslan signs, expressions, or concepts from the unit. Use visual cues and signed prompts to elicit responses. Teacher models or clarifies key points to recapitulate learning.	AC9L2AU10C05 (recall and use vocabulary and structures), AC9L1AU10C03 (synthesising ideas)
10–30 mins	Interactive Unit Review	In pairs, students review specific unit topics such as signed interviewing techniques, cultural protocols in Deaf sports, and NMFs (Non-Manual Features). Each pair prepares a short signed presentation summarising their topic to the group. Teacher provides feedback focusing on language, grammar, and cultural respect.	AC9L2AU10C05, AC9L1AU10C03 (evaluating and presenting information)
30–45 mins	Assessment Criteria Discussion	Teacher distributes and explains the assessment rubric: key criteria include linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, clarity of signed presentation, and creativity. Clarify expectations for final submission (format, length, audience). Students ask questions and discuss any concerns.	AC9L2AU10C05 (planning presentations), AC9L1AU10EU04 (ethical, cultural communication)
45–60 mins	Self and Peer Assessment Preparation	Each student reviews a provided exemplar of a signed interview or presentation aligned with the rubric. Then, using a checklist, they self-assess and provide one peer assessment in small groups, identifying strengths and areas for improvement in Auslan skills and cultural content.	AC9L1AU10C03 (critical evaluation), AC9L2AU10C05 (using metalanguage to discuss language)
60–70 mins	Reflection and Goal-Setting	Whole class reflection on learning journey in Auslan and Deaf culture during the unit. Students write (in Auslan or English) one goal for their final assessment presentation and one cultural insight they value. Teacher collects goals for individual feedback.	AC9L1AU10EU04 (reflecting on identity and culture), AC9L2AU10C05 (planning and language use)

Differentiation and Support

Provide vocabulary lists and model expressions beforehand for students needing scaffolding.
Use video examples with captions to support comprehension.
Offer one-on-one clarification during peer assessment preparation.
Encourage use of digital devices with Auslan dictionaries and video recording for practice.

Assessment

Informal Formative Assessment

Observations during pair and group presentations reviewing unit content (language use, fluency).
Participation in Q&A and peer feedback discussions.
Self and peer assessment checklists for insight into student understanding.

Formal Summative Assessment

Students prepare a final signed video interview or presentation for submission in lessons 26 and 27, assessed against the rubric reviewed in this lesson.

Teacher Reflection and Next Steps

Reflect on student engagement and understanding based on presentations and assessments.
Identify students requiring additional support or extension for final submissions.
Prepare guidance for lessons 26 and 27 focusing on practice and refinement for assessment.

This lesson plan balances reflection, review, critical thinking, and explicit guidance on assessment, carefully aligning with the Australian Curriculum (v9) Auslan standards for Year 9. It fosters linguistic competence, cultural knowledge, and metacognitive skills vital for Auslan learners in a meaningful context.

Teaching Instructions