Lesson Goal:

Students will describe their leisure activities using ASL, incorporating expressive signing, classifiers, and Wh-question structures to communicate preferences and experiences.

Key Skills:

Describing, acting out, and naming favorite hobbies or leisure activities.
Using appropriate classifiers and facial expressions to enhance meaning.
Asking and answering questions about leisure activities.

Notions Covered:

Expressing personal interests and hobbies.
Using directional verbs and classifiers to describe activities.
Understanding cultural norms related to leisure activities in ASL.

Vocabulary – Activities:

Movement-Based: WALK +[IC-DIR], RUN++
Entertainment: #TV WATCH, MOVIE WATCH, PAINTING, DANCE++
Outdoor & Social: PLAY WITH #DOG, CAMPING, BICYCLING, TRAVEL, SHOPPING
Creative & Relaxation: KNITTING/SEWING, EXERCISE, BOWLING, PHONE CHATTING, COOKING
Recreational: FISHING, PLAY GAME, PICTURE+FLASH

Grammar Focus:

Wh-Questions:
- What do you like to do?
- Which activity is your favorite?
Facial Expressions:
- Lowered eyebrows for Wh-questions
- Head tilt for clarification

Class Wrap-Up Activity:

Students will participate in an interactive signing game, practicing leisure activity vocabulary through Tic-Tac-Toe or role-playing dialogues.

Homework Assignment:

Signing Naturally - Homework 2:6, focusing on describing leisure activities.