ACTION WORDS!
Now that you have learned a few simple words. Let’s learn some simple action words!
Many times we need words to for every day activities.
Starting with words appropriate for all ages:
EAT
DRINK

DRINK
WATER

WATER- Move “W” handshape back and forth to the mouth
SIT

TO SIT

TO SIT
GO
GO TO THE BATHROOM (POTTY)
SHAKE your WRIST with the “T” handshape
SLEEP (Young Child Sign)
For Older Students:
To DRIVE
To WANT (pull hands towards you)
To THINK
PRACTICE: Now that you can spell finish these signed sentences
1- I (point to self) EAT ________
2- I (point to self) DRINK______
- I (am) GOING to ____________
Also, fingerspell these places :
DISNEY WORLD
CHURCH
TEMPLE
HOME
SCHOOL
MALL
STORE
LIBRARY
EXTENDED LEARNING: This sign has an X handshake but none of the words it can convey in ASL start with the letter X. Which words (there are at least 5) can you make with this handshake? (Hint: One word this can communicate is TO NEED)
1- TO NEED
2-
3-
4-
5-

Recommended viewing for older students and adults: (note mature themes)
Oscar nominated:
- Children of a Lesser God
- Beyond Silence – German / English subtitles/ German Sign Language