Recommended Prerequisites:
–Fingerspelling I Introductory Materials
ASL Fingerspelling Practice: Introducing a New Sign
ASL Interactive’s “40+ Playful ASL Animal Signs & Fingerspelling!” course is designed to provide learners with a fun and engaging way to expand their American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary while learning about various animals. This course is perfect for learners of all levels, including beginners who are just starting to learn ASL, as well as intermediate and advanced learners who want to expand their knowledge of animal signs and fingerspelling.
Introduction
The course begins with an introduction to ASL animal signs and fingerspelling. Learners will be introduced to the basics of ASL, including handshapes, facial expressions, and body language. They will also learn about the importance of spatial awareness in ASL and how it relates to signing animal names.
ASL Animal Signs
Key ASL animal signs like monkey, cheetah, giraffe, and many more are provided as a foundation for understanding fingerspelling in this activity. ASL animal signs provide a fun and entertaining foundation for the principles related to fingerspelling and sign introductions throughout this series of activities.
After the introduction, learners will be guided through 40+ ASL animal signs, which include both common and uncommon animal names. Each animal sign is presented with a clear video demonstration by a professional ASL instructor. The video demonstrations include the appropriate handshape, facial expression, and body language necessary to accurately sign each animal name.
In addition to learning individual animal signs, learners will also have the opportunity to practice their signing skills through interactive quizzes and activities. These exercises are designed to reinforce learners’ knowledge of the animal signs and help them to become more comfortable with signing in ASL.
Fingerspelling
In addition to learning animal signs, learners will also be introduced to fingerspelling. Fingerspelling is an essential part of ASL and involves spelling out individual letters using the manual alphabet. Learners will be guided through the basics of fingerspelling and will have the opportunity to practice their skills with animal names and other words.
ASL Animal Signs Quiz
After reviewing these foundational elements, students can focus on their comprehension skills with a quiz testing fingerspelling comprehension and ASL animal signs. The quiz draws from a bank of over a hundred questions and can be repeated as desired. Each rendition of the quiz will provide ten questions. This format is the perfect solution for allowing students to spend more time on concepts and question types that they find most challenging and the ability to move on once they feel comfortable with their level of mastery.
Flexible Learning
The course is designed to be flexible and accommodating to learners’ schedules and needs. The materials are accessible online, allowing learners to work through the course at their own pace and on their own schedule. Additionally, the course is suitable for both individuals and groups, making it a great resource for ASL teachers and instructors.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ASL Interactive’s “40+ Playful ASL Animal Signs & Fingerspelling!” course is an excellent resource for learners who want to expand their ASL vocabulary while learning about animals in a fun and engaging way. With its clear video demonstrations, interactive quizzes and activities, and flexible learning approach, this course is suitable for learners of all levels and is a valuable resource for ASL teachers and instructors.
Additional Practice
If you like this activity and want more practice with ASL fingerspelling you can find additional practice in our ASL fingerspelling Clothing Related Words
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Table of Contents
Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- 1 Quiz
