ACTION WORDS!

Now that you have learned a few simple words. Let’s learn some simple action words!

Many times we need words to for every day activities.

Starting with words appropriate for all ages:

EAT

     

 

DRINK

 

 

WATER

 

 

SIT

 

 

 

 

 

GO

 

 

 

GO TO THE BATHROOM (POTTY)

SHAKE your WRIST with the “T” handshape

 

 

SLEEP (Young Child Sign)

 

For Older Students:

 

To DRIVE 

 

 

To WANT (pull hands towards you)

 

 

To THINK

 

PRACTICE:  Now that you can spell finish these signed sentences

1- I (point to self) EAT ________

2- I (point to self) DRINK______

1. I (am) GOING to ____________

Also, fingerspell these places :

 

DISNEY WORLD

CHURCH

TEMPLE

HOME

SCHOOL

MALL

STORE

LIBRARY

EXTENDED LEARNING: This sign has an X handshake but none of the words it can convey in ASL start with the letter X.  Which words (there are at least 5) can you make with this handshake? (Hint: One word this can communicate is TO NEED)

1- TO NEED

2-

3-

4-

5-

 

 

Recommended viewing for older students and adults: (note mature themes)

Oscar nominated:

1. Children of a Lesser God
2. Beyond Silence – German / English subtitles/ German Sign Language