1. WebQuest Assignment – American Sign Language Alphabet Karilin Chubb EDU 214-001 Preparing Teachers to use Technology Nevada State College 01/28/2014 Grade Level 2

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.

3. 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.

4. Process  Go to the following website and learn how to form the different letters of the alphabet using ASL.  http://lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/wallpaper1.htm http://lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/wallpaper1.htm  Use this website to see how to form the letters in motion.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1ky9_nm4Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1ky9_nm4Y  Use these websites to test your alphabet skills with fun games.  http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/signs/ http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/signs/  http://www.henryanker.com/Other_Tests/ASL_Tests/ASL_Set_01.s wf http://www.henryanker.com/Other_Tests/ASL_Tests/ASL_Set_01.s wf  Use this website to practice spelling your name at a faster speed.  http://asl.ms/()/spellit_large.htm http://asl.ms/()/spellit_large.htm  Present your finger spelled name to the class.

5. 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.

6. 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?