In these activities, emphasis is on practical, everyday uses of ASL that allow students to describe and discuss simple events occurring in the classroom. Invite students to use demonstrated models to interview each other in pairs.
Students can then circulate through the class, asking questions, to fill out a questionnaire.
Results could be graphed for comparison with other classes learning ASL, included in a class video news project, or exchanged with a video pal class. Invite students to work in pairs to create situations in which advice is needed. One partner asks for help with a problem, and the other offers simple statements of advice. This activity may involve pre-framed models or checklists. Ask students to prepare gift-shopping lists for their families and friends.