Auslan Learning - Text Detective

Text Detective

In this game, you will read the text and answer question about it.

Instructions

Think about the text and click or type on a box to answer set questions.

figuree out the main message the text is conveying.

Think about face expressions and hand movement.

Auslan Text

My Favourite Weekend Activity

A student has trouble reading and often struggles in class. She uses Auslan and thinks learning more Auslan could help her communicate with other people at school.

Understand the Text

1. What is the main idea of the text?

The signer is talking about an activity they enjoy. The signer is explaining how to get to school. The signer is describing the weather. The signer is describing an animal.

2. What information does the signer communicate?

Information about an activity they enjoy. Instructions for building something. Directions to a location. Information about a historical event.

3. What is the signer's opinion about the activity?

The signer enjoys the activity. The signer dislikes the activity. The signer has never tried the activity. The signer is unsure about the activity.

4. Who is the intended audience?

Other students or people interested in the topic. Scientists conducting an experiment. A government department. Nobody.

5. Which features help communicate the meaning?

Facial expression Eye gaze Body movement Signing space

Explain Your Thinking

Explain how one feature of the Auslan text helped you understand the signer's meaning.

Respond to the Text

Give your own response to the signer's ideas.

Complete Investigation

Check your answers and make sure you have completed both written responses before submitting.