Module · Grades K-12 · World Languages and ASL

Fingerspelling and the Manual Alphabet

Handshapes for letters; spell names.

Grade: Grades K-12
Subject: World Languages and ASL
Course: American Sign Language (proficiency levels)
Strand: Novice
Standards: ACTFL.Novice Low WRS.Communication
ACTFL, World-Readiness

Tools

1 ready to use.

Fingerspell Flash

All 26 handshapes of the ASL manual alphabet, any word or name fingerspelled at the speed you pick, and a reading game that speeds up every time you get one right.

World Languages and ASL Grades K-12 Arcade

Word Wall

6 words in English and Spanish: manual alphabet, fingerspell, handshape, dominant hand, name sign, letter. Print them as wall cards, mini cards or a student glossary.

Print the words

Lesson plans

One class period each, built around a tool. Print them, change them, share them.

Fingerspell Flash35 minutes · I can form the ASL manual alphabet, fingerspell my name with a smooth rhythm, and read short fingerspelled words.