Fingerspelling

Go to the first Web site and print the crossword puzzle.

Go to the second Web site and click on the Fingerspelling Chart link below the quiz. Use this alphabet list to complete the crossword puzzle.

Now that you are an expert at Fingerspelling, go to the third Web site, and print out the letters that spell your first name. Cut the letters out and glue them on to a piece of construction paper, in the order of how to spell your name.

Practice spelling your name, using Fingerspelling, so you can show the class.

  1. American Sign Language (ASL) Crossword Puzzle
  2. ASL Alphabet Chart
  3. ASL Flashcards
Lesson Name:   Fingerspelling
Objective:   Students will learn basic sign language by fingerspelling their name and completing a crossword puzzle.
Grade:   (3-5) Lesson Login:   finger_spelling
Additional disciplines:
Computer Skills
ELA
Materials:
Computer with Internet access
Paper and pen
Printer
Scissors
Construction Paper
Glue
Interactive Whiteboard Tip:   Display the fingerspelling chart on the interactive whiteboard while students are completing the crossword puzzle. This will provide an easy reference for the class.