ASL homework assignments, particularly those from the Signing Naturally
Utilizes the signs for "store" or "business" distributed across the signing space.
Nod, sign "YES, SURE" or "FINE" with a smile.
When completing homework regarding personal history or biographical data, the correct answer structures the information chronologically. For instance, when describing life events (graduating, getting a job, moving), the student must use the signing space to show the passage of time, rather than using English conjunctions like "first," "then," and "next" as crutches.
When completing the exercises in 9.11, you’ll notice a recurring pattern in the dialogues. A polite request usually follows this sequence:
Don’t feel discouraged if you have to watch the DVD or online portal clips 3–4 times. Finger-spelling and rapid transitions in Unit 9 are designed to test your processing speed. Why "Answer Keys" Can Be Tricky
(Flat hand): Used to indicate walls, shelves, or countertops. Common Mistakes to Avoid in 9.11
Show the signer you understand by using head nods, facial expressions, and signs like "WRONG-NOT" (Oh, I see) or "OH-I-SEE" . Your homework may ask you to identify how a listener responds to a signer’s narrative. 5. Tips for Self-Correction and Academic Integrity
As you watch the video for 9.11, grab a blank piece of paper and physically sketch the buildings and streets as the signer indicates them. This bridges the gap between your visual processing and spatial memory.
Homework 9.11 is designed to test your ability to take a viewer’s perspective and shift it effectively when describing a layout or giving directions. This is an essential skill in ASL, as it allows the signer to become a "spatial map" for the observer. Core Concepts Covered:
A signer asks for directions to the library. The librarian responds: "Go straight to the end of the hall. Turn right. Go past the water fountain. The library is the third door on your left, room 305."
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