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Auslan Finger Spelling Challenge: Kick-off Lesson

Introduction

Welcome, Year 6! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Auslan, the sign language used by the Australian Deaf community. To get our brains warmed up and our fingers ready, we’ll start with an exciting Finger Spelling Challenge!

Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to finger spell the alphabet in Auslan and understand the importance of finger spelling in communication.

Warm-Up Activity: “Name That Sign!”

What You Need:

• A comfortable space to move around.
• A set of flashcards with letters A-Z (you can create these as a class or print them out beforehand).

Instructions:

1. Formation of Teams: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.
2. Flashcard Shuffle: Scatter the flashcards face down in the middle of the classroom.
3. The Challenge:
   • One student from each team will race to flip a card over and quickly finger spell the corresponding letter to their team.
   • The team must correctly guess the letter that was finger spelled.
   • Once guessed, that team will then send the next student to the middle to pick a new card.
4. Keep Score: Each correct guess earns a point for the team.

Time Limit:

Let’s set a timer for 10 minutes. The team with the most points at the end will be crowned the “Finger Spelling Champions of the Day!”

Reflection

After the challenge, we will gather together and discuss:

• What was the hardest letter to finger spell?
• Which letter was the easiest?
• How can finger spelling help us in our everyday communication?

Conclusion

This fun activity will not only enhance your understanding of the Auslan alphabet but also highlight how essential it is to communicate and interact with people across different communities. Now, let’s get started on our finger spelling adventure!

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Additional Note:

Make sure to represent the letters accurately and encourage teamwork throughout the challenge. Remember to have fun while learning!