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Auslan Animal School Signs

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Auslan Animal School Signs

Auslan signs and animals illustration

🐠 Part 1: Animal Signs Knowledge

1. Which of these animals are sea animals? Check all that apply:

Dolphin

Kangaroo

Turtle

Fish

Koala

2. When signing animal names in Auslan, what are the three main parts of a sign?

Handshape, location, and movement

Speed, direction, and colour

Size, shape, and sound

Beginning, middle, and end

3. What does NMF stand for in Auslan?

New Manual Features

Non-Manual Features

Natural Movement Functions

Normal Muscle Formation

4. Which school subject would you most likely use fingerspelling for?

Art

Music

PE (Physical Education)

Maths

📚 Part 2: Auslan and English Connections

5. Explain one way that Auslan animal signs are different from English animal words:
6. Complete this sentence about signing space:

When signing about animals moving, I use the space in front of me to show _______________.

7. Name three school subjects you learned to sign today:

1. _______________

2. _______________

3. _______________

8. What is a depicting sign (DS)? Give an example related to animals:

🎯 Part 3: Reflection

9. Today I learned to sign... (complete the WALT reflection):
10. Which animal or school subject sign was your favourite to learn? Why?
11. Extension Challenge: Design a new sign for an animal not covered in class. Describe the handshape, movement, and location you would use:

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