September 30, 2024

ASL Basic Sign Language – Week 2 Lesson Plan

Topic: Family & Greetings
Time: 1 hour
Goal:
By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to greet people, introduce yourself, and talk about your family members using ASL.

What You’ll Learn Today:

Common greetings like "Hello" and "How are you?"
Family signs like "Mother," "Father," and "Sister"
Finger spelling names

Family Signs

Now let’s talk about family! I’ll teach you signs for family members one by one. After I show you the signs, you’ll practice with a partner.

Here are the family members we’ll be learning today:

Mother: Put your thumb on your chin with fingers spread wide.
Father: Put your thumb on your forehead with fingers spread wide.
Sister: Make two "L" shapes with your hands. Start with your thumb near your chin, then move it down to rest on the other hand.
Brother: Same as "Sister," but start near your forehead.
Grandma: Do the "Mother" sign but move your hand forward twice.
Grandpa: Do the "Father" sign but move your hand forward twice.

Activity:

You’ll get a flashcard with a family member on it, and you’ll practice signing that person with a partner.
After you get the hang of it, you can tell your partner about your family! Use fingerspelling to sign their names, too, if you like.

Tips:

Practice signing slowly at first. Accuracy is more important than speed.
Feel free to ask for help or to see the sign again if you’re not sure!

Lesson Steps:

1. Quick Review of What You Learned Last Week

We’re starting with a warm-up!

First, we’ll review the ASL alphabet. I’ll ask you to finger spell your name, and you can practice it in front of the class. Don't worry if you’re still learning—we’re here to practice together!
Next, I’ll ask you to sign a few words from last week, like numbers or other simple signs.