WebQuest Assignment – American Sign Language Alphabet Karilin Chubb EDU Preparing Teachers to use Technology Nevada State College 01/28/2014 Grade Level 2

Introduction  In this lesson, students will learn the letters of the alphabet using American Sign Language (ASL).  ASL has been around since the late 1700’s.  ASL relies on hand movements, body language, and facial expression to relay meaning.

Task  Students will search different websites to learn the alphabet in sign language.  Students will learn how to spell out their whole name using the ASL hand shapes.  Students will create a presentation to the class introducing their name by using sign language.

Process  Go to the following website and learn how to form the different letters of the alphabet using ASL.   Use this website to see how to form the letters in motion.   Use these websites to test your alphabet skills with fun games.   wf wf  Use this website to practice spelling your name at a faster speed.   Present your finger spelled name to the class.

Evaluation 3 Points2 Points1 point ASL AlphabetStudent is able to recall 10+ letters from the ASL alphabet Student is able to recall 5-10 letters from the ASL alphabet Student can recall less than 5 letters from the ASL alphabet Spelling your name Student is able to spell his/her name without any errors Student is able to spell his/her name with only minimum errors Student has difficulty spelling his/her name without errors.

Conclusion  Whole class discussion:  What did we learn about ASL?  What kind of experience did we have when learning to finger spell?  What more would you like to learn about ASL?