Did you know & Accent Steps
What is the best way to improve your ASL skills?
Practice and grab opportunities to sign with the Deaf
What signs go at the end of the sentence
WH Questions
What are the labels for the Deaf community
Deaf or hard of hearing
We don't want help.
WE DONT-WANT HELP
Nice to meet you.
NICE -MEET YOU
What are some examples of signals the Deaf/HoH would use in their home to inform or warn them of things that are happening that they can't hear?
Used flashing doorbells, flashing alarm clocks, and flashing smoke alarms
How do you sign "You're welcome" in ASL?
You can sign thank you back to the person or nod your head.
Why would a HoH individual identify as Deaf?
They fully participate in the Deaf community
What do you do on the weekend?
WEEKEND DO-DO YOU
Excuse me. Can you help me?
EXCUSE-ME YOU HELP-ME
What is an iconic sign?
A Sign that resembles the meaning behind the sign
What part of the sentence do you sign "when" or "time" words?
At the beginning
What is the common bond in Deaf Culture?
The experience of being Deaf and the use of American Sign Language
What does it mean?
MEAN WHAT
I'm hungry. Do you want to go to a restaurant?
ME HUNGRY. YOU WANT GO-TO RESTAURANT
What are sign variations?
Signs that are signed differently in different regions or areas. They are also known as accents.
What would you sign for phrases: "I don't get it. I don't really understand. Is something unclear?"
The sign for unclear.
What is the cultural model of deafness?
Deafness is not considered to be an overwhelming handicap or disability, but instead is part of one's identity.
Kris goes to school everyday. She works Thursdays and Fridays.
EVERYDAY fs KRIS GO-TO SCHOOL. THURSDAY FRIDAY WORK
The teacher passed out the test. Are the students ready?
TEST TEACHER PASS-OUT. STUDENT READY
When would you use the sign do - do?
When signing the following questions: "What are you doing?" "What did you do?" "What do you do?"
When do you use the question-marker in ASL?
To emphasize that a question has been asked and that the signer expects a response
What famous company has an all-signing store in DC?
Starbucks
On Saturday, I kick back. I work on Sundays. What do you do?
SATURDAY ME KICK-BACK. SUNDAYS ME WORK. YOU DO-DO YOU.
I asked everyone, Do you want to practice ASL with me?"
ME ASK-ALL YOU WANT PRACTICE ASL WITH ME