Fingerspelling, both expressive and receptive, can be tricky for new learners of the language. This unit can be incorporated into any ASL course (ASL 1-4) and introduces the rules of fingerspelling, the history behind it, and the production of lexicalized words. Within this unit, there are many opportunities to practice fingerspelling by participating in skill-building activities. The PowerPoint and skill-building activities prepare the students for the test at the end of the unit, as well as pr