Basic Auslan Greetings

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📚 Part 1: Check & Choose

WALT: We are learning to use basic Auslan greetings.

Success criteria: I can show three greetings with the correct handshape and a matching facial expression.

Differentiation: Use visual flashcards, one-on-one support or hand-over-hand prompting if needed.

Extension: Make a short 2–3 sign dialogue using the greetings and show it to the class.

1. Which description best matches the sign for Hello?

A flat hand near the forehead, moved forward (a friendly wave)

Hand touches chin then moves forward

Hands clap together then separate

2. Which description best matches the sign for Thank you?

Hand starts at the chin and moves outward

Both hands waved in the air

Fingers point to the nose

3. Check all the phrases we practised today:

Hello

Thank you

Goodbye

Eat

4. Which part of signing is very important besides the handshape?

Facial expression (showing your face)

The colour of your clothes

The time on the clock

✏️ Part 2: Practice & Reflect

5. Match the sign description (left) with the correct phrase (right). Draw a line in the gap.

1. Hand starts at chin, moves forward

2. Flat hand near forehead, move forward (wave)

3. Wave hand side to side to finish

A. Goodbye

B. Thank you

C. Hello

6. Practice: Draw yourself making the sign for Hello. Show handshape and a happy face.

7. Write the three greetings you learned (use words):

8. Self-check: Tick the greetings you can do correctly with face expression:

Hello

Thank you

Goodbye

9. Extension (optional): Write a short 2–3 sign dialogue you could perform with a friend. Note the facial expressions you will use:

Basic Auslan Greetings

Basic Auslan Greetings

📚 Part 1: Check & Choose

✏️ Part 2: Practice & Reflect

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