Describing Apperances
What is the difference between MALE and FEMALE gendered signs in ASL?
MALE signs (dad, uncle, brother, etc.) are on the top half of the face. FEMALE signs (mom, aunt, sister) are on the bottom half. Note: Gender neutral signs are signed near the middle of the face.
What kind of pets do you have?
Sign the pets you have. Check TWA if needed.
How do you sign BORN?
Check TWA dictionary.
When you are signing the topic of a sentence, what do your eyebrows do?
Ex. MY MOM BEAUTIFUL.
You should raise your eyebrows for the topic (MY MOM) and then put them neutral for the comment/the rest of the sentence.
Sign all of the colors of the rainbow!
Check TWA to review colors.
How do you show NMMs (non-manual markers) for various heights?
TALL (cha)
Average (MMM)
Short (ooo)
Sign the phrase: Do you have siblings?
You would raise your eyebrows and sign:
_____ y/n________
SIBLINGS YOU HAVE?
List two milestones in your life. Ex. When you were born, when you entered school, when you got your license, etc. You can make this up. It doesn't have to be real!
Check TWA dictionary for help.
You use your non-dominant hand and hold up the total number of siblings (including yourself). You would point with your dominant finger to your pointer finger on the other hand in both cases whether it was the oldest of 4 or 2.
Sign numbers 1-20.
Remember: in counting, 1-5 are palm in. 6-9 are palm out. 11-15 scrunch up and down. 16-19 twist wrist.
Discuss two family members. Who in your family looks similar or different from you!
See TWA dictionary for help.
Sign the words:
MOM/DAD
DAUGHTER/SON
SISTER/BROTHER
Check TWA Dictionary!
Sign the age and birth year of three family members.
See TWA for help.
How do you compare two people (family members) in ASL?
You can use contrastive structure where you point and set up each person in the space in front of you. Make sure you point with your dominant hand.
You could also use your non-dominant hand for ranking.
How do you sign years?
2026
2011
2000
2008
2026 = 20 + 26
2011 = 20 + 11
2000 = 2 000 (slide 00)
2008 = 2 + 008 (slide 00)
What's the difference between giving a compliment to someone in the room versus talking about someone who isn't present?
If the person is in the room, you look at them, point to them directly and sign. If they aren't in the room, you have to point off to the side and set up the person's name THEN describe them.
TOGETHER/GOING STEADY
MARRIED
RE-MARRIED
DIVORCED
SINGLE
BREAK-UP
Check TWA dicitonary.
How would you sign the sentence:
I went to high school, graduated, and then moved to college.
___up_
I GO-TO HIGH SCHOOL FINISH GRADUATE MOVE-TO COLLEGE.
Check TWA dictionary for signs.
How would you respond to these questions (using NO or NONE):
1. Do you have a sibling?
2. Are you an only child?
3. Do you have a niece?
4. Do you like cats?
1. NONE
2. NO
3. NONE
4. NO
What's the difference between these signs?
HAVE
HAVE-TO
MUST
SHOULD
NEED
HAVE-TO (AV-TO)
MUST (press lips)
SHOULD (SHH)
NEED (EEE)
Sign the sentences:
My half-sister is 3. She is really short and cute. My step-mom is tall and looks great.
See TWA dictionary for help.
Sign all of the life stages!
BABY
CHILD
TEEN
YOUNG ADULT
ADULT
OLD
Check TWA dictionary.
How do you sign these major life events:
BORN
MARRY
PREGNANT
GRADUATE
BUY HOUSE
See TWA dictionary.
How do you sign various transitional statements in ASL? What is important to do when transitioning between ideas and using these words?
You must raise your eyebrows when signing. Some transitional words include:
FINISH
AS TIME GOES BY/LATER
ENTER
START
YEAR
Describe the difference between these types of numbers:
AGE (1-9, 20+)
HEIGHT
QUANTITY/COUNTING
ORDINAL (1-9th grade)
Check TWA.