Furrow your eyebrows and tilt your head forward.
By combining Signing Naturally 1011 with these additional resources, learners can develop a comprehensive understanding of ASL and Deaf culture, opening up new opportunities for communication and connection.
| Reaction Sign | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | SHOCKED | A reaction to something surprisingly tragic or unexpected | | ASTONISHED: JAW-DROP | A reaction to something hard to believe | | SQUEEZE-THROAT | A sheepish reaction after realizing you made a fool of yourself | | DISGUSTED | An annoyed reaction toward yourself for making an obvious mistake | | EMBARRASSED | A reaction to being caught in a predicament by others | | JUMP-JOY | An elated, overjoyed reaction | | RELIEVED | A reaction of being freed from a worry | | TOUCH-HEART | A sentimental reaction to something heartwarming or heartbreaking | | FEEL DISAPPOINTED | A reaction of being let down | | PUZZLED | A reaction of uncertainty about what's going on | signing naturally 1011
Unit 10 focuses on spatial awareness and navigating the physical world. ASL is a visual, three-dimensional language, and this unit teaches you how to map out locations in the air. 1. The Principle of Signer’s Perspective
Define ASL as a visual-spatial language and introduce Signing Naturally as the bridge for hearing learners. Furrow your eyebrows and tilt your head forward
The second unit of Signing Naturally 1011 explores family and relationships. Learners will learn signs related to:
Placing the back of the hand against the forehead to mimic checking a temperature. ASL is a visual, three-dimensional language, and this
The curriculum teaches that ASL isn't just in the hands. Eyebrow movements, mouth morphemes, and head tilts act as the "tone of voice." Without these, a signer is effectively "monotone." Deaf Culture Integration:
Running the fingertips of a "G" or flat handshape down the throat. Health and Wellness Routines
Family is a central topic in any language. Unit 4 introduces the visual mapping systems used to explain complex family trees and relationships.
If you are talking about three different siblings, you must "place" them in your signing space and consistently refer back to those exact spots. If you move a sibling's location mid-story, a Deaf signer will lose the thread of who you are talking about. 3. Mastery of "Non-Manual Markers" (NMMs)