2nd L (F–10) 7-8
Communicating

 Socialising - Elaboration 1

- using signs to agree or disagree on relevant topics, such as:

AGREE YES HOMEWORK SHOULD
Yes, I agree we should do homework.
PRO1 KNOW WHAT MEAN, BUT….
I know what you mean, but …
PRO1 DOUBT
I’m not sure.
AGREE-NOT, PRO1 THINK…
I don’t agree; I think …
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- participating in videoconferencing exchanges with deaf children or other Auslan students from another state to compare and contrast aspects of their school and learning experiences

- contributing to online videoconferencing with other Auslan users to compare and contrast aspects of their school and learning experiences

- using appropriate NMFs when turn-taking, for example:

HOLD
Hold that thought.
QUICK INTERRUPT
Can I just interrupt you quickly?
WAIT….COME
Can you just wait a moment … Right, what did you want?
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- clarifying meaning, for example by using fingerspelling to explain unfamiliar vocabulary, as in, PRO2 MEAN [fingerspell word]?

- using appropriate protocols to join or leave conversations, for example, waiting for eye gaze or for the signer to finish and not asking for a full recount

- engaging with deaf visitors from different groups and backgrounds and creating a vlog about the visits