📚 Part 1: Understanding Auslan

1. What is Auslan?

A type of Australian music

The sign language used by Deaf communities in Australia

A form of written English

An Aboriginal language

2. Which of these are important parts of Deaf culture? (Check all that apply)

Facial expressions and eye contact

Use of space and body language

Speaking loudly

Sign names for people

3. Why is learning Auslan valuable for all Australians?

It helps us communicate inclusively with Deaf people

It's easier than learning other languages

It's required by law

It replaces the need to learn English

4. Complete this sentence: Auslan is not just a manual form of English, it is a _____________ language with its own grammar and culture.

Answer: _____________________

✋ Part 2: Basic Auslan Signs

5. List three basic Auslan greetings or expressions you learnt today:

6. When signing in Auslan, what four elements are important to get right?

1. H_____________ (the shape of your hands)

2. L_____________ (where you make the sign)

3. M_____________ (how your hands move)

4. Facial _____________ (your face and expressions)

7. Describe one cultural practice of the Deaf community that you found interesting:

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

8. Self-Assessment: Tick the success criteria you achieved today:

I can explain what Auslan is and why it's valued in Australian culture

I can recognise basic Auslan greetings and use them appropriately

I can identify one cultural practice of the Deaf community

I can participate in simple Auslan conversations using learnt expressions

9. Extension Activity: If you could create a sign name for yourself, what would represent you? Draw or describe your idea:

10. Home Challenge: Which Auslan greeting will you teach to a family member or friend?

I will teach: _________________________________

Introduction to Auslan

Introduction to Auslan

📚 Part 1: Understanding Auslan

✋ Part 2: Basic Auslan Signs

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

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