2nd L (F–10) 7-8
Communicating

 Socialising - Elaboration 3

- contributing to discussion and debate by expressing opinions, responding to others’ perspectives and using reflective language, such as:

NEVER THOUGHT YEAH-RIGHT
Oh yeah, I hadn’t thought of that before.
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- responding to signed class and school announcements with more elaborated responses, for example:

YES I CAN COME-TO-YOU HELP BUT CAN-NOT THURS
Yes, I can help you with that, but not on Thursday.
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- commenting on information provided by others to indicate or to clarify understanding, for example:

NOD INTERESTING
Mmm, interesting.
TRUE WHAT ABOUT…?
True, but what about …?
(* Auslan video example on this is in the ACARA website)

- extending discussion or debate by asking follow-up questions, clarifying their own contributions or suggesting relevant comparisons

- organising standing or seated positions and ‘signing space’ when talking to one or more people, and adjusting the physical environment to be well-lit and without glare to enable effective communication

- adjusting styles of communication according to situation, for example, getting someone’s attention for a non-urgent matter versus an emergency situation

- investigating appropriate ways to join or take leave of a group interacting in Auslan and following appropriate protocols in interpreting situations outside the classroom, for example in the playground

- sharing responsibility for providing information and context for a new participant joining a conversation