Practice matching, describing, and using common American Sign Language classroom commands and school signs.
Read each problem carefully. Use respectful signing space, clear handshapes, and facial expressions when practicing. Write your answers in complete sentences when asked.
Practice recognizing and using ASL signs for school routines
World Languages - Grade 4-5
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Match the ASL sign to the classroom command: A teacher points to a chair and signs SIT. What should the student do?
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In ASL, the sign for STAND is often used as a classroom command. Write one sentence a teacher might sign or say when using STAND.
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A student wants to ask for help without interrupting. Which ASL sign should the student use: HELP, FINISH, or BOOK? Explain your choice.
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Describe when you would use the ASL sign for FINISH during a school activity.
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Choose the best ASL classroom command for this situation: The teacher wants everyone to look at the board. The choices are LOOK, EAT, and PLAY.
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Write the meaning of the ASL sign SCHOOL.
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A classmate signs BOOK while pointing to the reading table. What object is the classmate talking about?
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Explain why facial expression and body direction are important when giving ASL classroom commands.
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A teacher signs LINE-UP before the class leaves for recess. What should students do?
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Which school sign would you use for a person who leads the class and teaches lessons: TEACHER, STUDENT, or DESK? Explain your answer.
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Which school sign would you use for a person who learns in class: TEACHER, STUDENT, or PAPER? Explain your answer.
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A teacher signs QUIET with a calm face while students are talking. What does the teacher want the students to do?
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Write a short classroom situation where the ASL sign RAISE-HAND would be useful.
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Put these classroom commands in a logical order for starting a lesson: OPEN-BOOK, SIT, LOOK.
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Create a simple three-sign ASL classroom message using signs from this worksheet. Write the signs in order and explain what the message means.