American Sign Language Basics

American Sign Language Basics

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages, Education, Life Skills

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video tutorial introduces American Sign Language (ASL) signs for 'please' and 'thank you'. It demonstrates how to perform these signs and suggests using them to teach manners to children. The sign for 'please' involves an open palm facing the signer, moved in a circular motion. The sign for 'thank you' involves tapping the fingertips from the chin forward. These signs can be directed towards the person being addressed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

Learning American Sign Language signs for 'hello' and 'goodbye'.

Learning American Sign Language signs for 'please' and 'thank you'.

Learning American Sign Language signs for 'yes' and 'no'.

Learning American Sign Language signs for 'sorry' and 'excuse me'.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the sign for 'please' performed in American Sign Language?

By tapping your chin with your fingers.

By waving your hand in the air.

By placing an open palm on your chest and moving it in a circle.

By clapping your hands together.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a correct usage of the sign for 'please'?

Please pass your cup.

Please open the door.

Please sit down.

Please stand up.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the sign for 'thank you' performed in American Sign Language?

By pointing to the person you are thanking.

By waving both hands.

By tapping your chin with your fingers and moving them forward.

By nodding your head.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction should you perform the sign for 'thank you'?

Towards the ground.

Towards the sky.

In the direction of the person you are addressing.

In a circular motion.