Lesson Goal:

Students will learn how to correctly fingerspell words containing the down letters P, Q, Y in ASL, focusing on hand orientation, movement, and clarity.

Key Skills:

Letter P: Palm faces downward, with the index and middle fingers extended forward.
Letter Q: Similar to "P," but with only the index finger extended forward.
Letter Y: Palm faces outward, with the thumb and pinky extended.
PR & PL Combinations: Adjusting movement for smooth transitions in words.

Notions Covered:

Handshape & Orientation: Ensuring correct palm positioning for readability.
Fingerspelling Techniques: Strategies for smooth and readable fingerspelling.
Movement Adjustments: Adjusting hand movement for clarity.

Vocabulary:

Vocabulary
Words with P	Words with Q	Words with Y	PR & PL Combinations
Puppy	fs-Quiz	Yarn	fs-Priscilla
Plastic	fs-Quiche	Yellow	fs-Plywood
fs-Priscilla	fs-Quebec	fs-Yoyo	Prize
fs-Plywood	fs-Quartz	Yesterday	Plastic
Prize	Square	YouTube

Grammar Focus:

Fingerspelling Clarity: Maintaining consistent hand positioning.
Facial Expressions: Reinforcing meaning through non-manual markers.

Class Wrap-Up Activity:

Students will participate in a fingerspelling challenge, practicing words with the down letters P, Q, Y and PR/PL combinations in pairs or small groups.

Homework Assignment:

Signing Naturally - Homework 3:11, focusing on fingerspelling accuracy and recognition.