AUSLAN Sporting Signs Interactive Lesson
Year 3-4 Languages Learning Basketball Signs 50-minute Interactive Session
What is AUSLAN?
Australian Sign Language - a visual language Used by the Deaf community in Australia Uses hands, facial expressions, and body language Just as important as spoken English
WALT - We Are Learning To
Understand and perform AUSLAN signs for basketball Use facial expressions and eye contact when signing Work together in pairs to practice signing Play a silent basketball game using our new signs
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We're Successful
I can recognize and sign key basketball AUSLAN vocabulary I maintain eye contact and use facial expressions I can follow AUSLAN instructions during our game I support my partner and participate respectfully
Let's Learn Basketball Signs!
Watch the teacher demonstrate each sign Notice the hand shapes and movements Pay attention to facial expressions Practice together as a class
Key Basketball Signs
Partner Practice - Sign Matching Game
Work with your partner to match signs with meanings Take turns being the 'signer' and 'guesser' Use facial expressions and eye contact Help each other learn the signs correctly
Differentiation Support
Extra support: Picture cards and step-by-step guides Physical modifications: Seated passing or rolling ball Peer buddies: Strategic pairing for support Extensions: Fingerspelling sport names and creating sign dialogues
Silent Basketball Game Time!
Play basketball without speaking - only AUSLAN! Use your new signs when you pass, catch, or shoot Remember: eye contact and facial expressions Support your teammates with encouraging signs
Reflection Time
Which AUSLAN signs did you find easy to learn? Which signs were more challenging? How important are facial expressions in AUSLAN? What did you enjoy most about learning these signs?