Grades 2–5
The Five Parts of a Sign
Every sign is made of five parts. Match each part to what it means, then answer the questions.
ASL worksheet · How ASL works
ASL Vocabulary Match
Draw a line from each ASL word to what it means.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- How ASL works
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Naming the five parts of a sign, Using eyebrows to ask questions, Choosing a dominant hand, ASL vocabulary words
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Draw a line from each word to what it means.
Teacher tip
Use the finished page as a glossary. Kids can tape it in their ASL folder and check it on the reading pages.
How to use it
- Show the five parts by changing one at a time on a letter kids know, like moving the A handshape to a new spot.
- Practice the eyebrows in a mirror: up for yes or no questions, down for who, what, where, when, why, which and how.
- Make every handshape with your own hand as kids work. Your hand is the best model in the room.
Watch for
Switching hands mid-word. Pick one hand and keep it.
Talk about it
- Why does your face matter in ASL?
- How is your hand different from the picture? What would you change?
Take it further
Play eyebrow charades with a list of questions.
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