Signing Naturally Homework 9.11 [repack]

: ASL, like any language, requires consistent practice to become proficient. Regularly practicing your signing, even if it's just for a few minutes a day, can significantly improve your skills.

| Pitfall | Why It Happens | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | You mistook "BEFORE" for "AFTER." | Pause the video. Point your finger backward for BEFORE, forward for AFTER. | | Missing the condition | You forgot to look for raised eyebrows (IF clause). | Watch the signer’s forehead. If eyebrows go up, an "If/Suppose" is starting. | | Combining two characters | You ignored shoulder shifts. | Sit back from the screen. The physical shift is easier to see from a distance. | | Adding English articles (a/an/the) | You are translating word-for-word. | ASL has no articles. Don't penalize yourself if they aren't there; add them only for written fluency. |

Inserting the dominant "G" handshape or thumb into a closing non-dominant fist (representing a gas pump).

sees the space. For example, if you tell someone to turn left, you use your left side based on your current orientation in the narrative. Non-Manual Markers (NMMs): Raised Brows: signing naturally homework 9.11

(The sign for STOP followed by tracing an octagon shape, or simply fingerspelling S-T-O-P in space).

I’ll be honest—when I first looked at in Signing Naturally , my brain short-circuited.

Check your course syllabus. For a typical unit covering 9.11 and 9.12, you might be responsible for pages 222-226 (location) and page 227 (yes/no question practice). Ensure you don't miss any. : ASL, like any language, requires consistent practice

Use "cs" (cheek to shoulder) to indicate something is close, and tilt your head up with squinted eyes to indicate something is far away. Weak Hand Maintenance:

Open your mouth slightly, squint your eyes, and extend your arm fully ("fa" look). Step-by-Step Study Guide for the Homework Exercises

: Using your signing space to show the physical layout of the map as if it were laid out on a table in front of you. Answer Summary Point your finger backward for BEFORE, forward for AFTER

Draw a simple line on your paper: [EARLIEST] -----> [MIDDLE] -----> [NOW] -----> [RESULT]

If you are practicing recording your own video response for this homework, do not forget your facial expressions. Omitting the "cs" or "mm" mouth morphemes changes the meaning of your spatial sentences entirely.

Your face does half the talking in ASL. Pay close attention to the video models for these specific non-manual markers:

In previous units, you might have focused on static descriptions (like describing a room or a person). Homework 9.11 shifts gears to .

: Since ASL is a visual language, utilize video resources or practice with a partner who can give you feedback on your handshapes, facial expressions, and body language.