Auslan: First Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Levels 3 and 4 / Communicating / Informing
Content description
Conveying information about aspects of school, culture and community, using knowledge of the intended audience to modify content
Elaborations
assembling an information pack about their school to support newly arrived deaf students using Auslan and visuals, including a signed glossary of the most relevant signs
conveying information about cultural events, for example a digital report about a Deaf visitor for a school newsletter or a class website
presenting factual information related to cultural activities and significant events such as Deaf festivals or sporting events, using visual supports such as a timeline
explaining a favourite computer game, sport or playground game to a younger audience, highlighting key terms and supporting the information with pictures, gestures and demonstrated actions
planning, rehearsing and delivering short presentations on chosen topics that take into account the particular purpose and intended audience
relaying messages between different members of groups/teams during different stages of a group activity such as a cross-country or relay event, noting any changes in meaning or content at the end of the process
signing a weekly informative text such as announcements, news updates or weather forecasts for the school website
