2nd L (F–10) 3-4
Communicating

 Socialising - Elaboration 3

- responding to classroom instructions such as

PLEASE WITH-2++ DS:sit-opposite
Please find a partner and sit opposite each other.
DS:line-up PLEASE
Line up, please.
LOOK-AT-me
Look to the front.
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- attracting attention or asking for help, repetition or clarification, for example:

PLEASE HELP-me?
Can you help me, please?
PLEASE AGAIN SIGN
Please sign that again.
PLEASE EXPLAIN-to self AGAIN
Please explain that again.
WHAT MEAN?
What do you mean?
PRO2 MEAN…?
Do you mean …?
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- negotiating turn-taking, for example:

PRO1 FIRST YOUR-TURN
It’s my turn first, then your turn.
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- using back-channels, for example, head nodding to indicate understanding, or raised eyebrows or head shaking to indicate lack of understanding

- gaining the attention of a group or an individual, for example by flashing classroom lights, waving or multiple tapping or tapping or pointing to alert third parties

- maintaining eye contact when communicating