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The homework usually requires viewing a video clip where a signer (often Amarjit or Roger in the Signing Naturally videos) explains a route or the layout of a building, such as a school, office, or neighborhood. Key Skills Required: Identifying the starting point.
Often, the signer will keep their non-dominant hand in a fixed position to represent a landmark (like the entrance) while the dominant hand moves to show the location of various aisles. Typical Homework Scenarios & Vocabulary Signing Naturally Homework 9.11 Answers
If the signers are moving too fast for your eyes to track, use your media player to slow down the playback until you catch the spatial shifts.
“How long do you study?” STUDY 2 HOUR (with continuous movement) This public link is valid for 7 days
(Flat hand): Used to indicate walls, shelves, or countertops. Common Mistakes to Avoid in 9.11
Use your non-dominant hand to hold the "map" (e.g., holding a flat hand to represent a hallway) while your dominant hand points out specific rooms. 2. Identifying Room Features Can’t copy the link right now
| Concept | ASL Sign / Structure | Example Gloss | |---------|----------------------|----------------| | Time | Raise eyebrows, time sign first | MORNING 9 (at 9 AM) | | Duration | Use a time line (from start to end) | WORK++ 3 HOUR (work for 3 hours) | | Frequency | Repetitive movement | WEEKLY MONDAY (every Monday) |
Mastering American Sign Language (ASL) involves not just vocabulary, but the ability to describe spaces, navigate environments, and give precise directions. Unit 9 of the Signing Naturally curriculum focuses heavily on "Describing Places," with serving as a critical checkpoint for understanding perspective shifts when giving directions.