Initialized and Fingerspelled Signs
Deaf Schools
Distances (Near, Mod, Far)
Two-handed Signs
One-handed Signs
100

This sign slides down the nose.

What is GREECE

100

This is what RSD stands for.

What is "Rochester School for the Deaf"

100

This distance uses the "CS" behavior (Cheek to shoulder)

What is NEAR

100

This sign uses two "Flat-O" handshapes in front of chest.

What is "STORE"

100

This sign uses a "V" to the throat

What is "STUCK"

200

This sign uses a "C" handshape that "bounces" on top of the other hand

What is "CHURCH"

200

This is attached to RIT

What is NTID

200
For this distance, you do the "mm" face

What is MODERATE

200

This sign uses a "clapping motion" in front of the chest.

What is "SCHOOL"

200

This sign happens near the eye (What school is this the sign for)?

What is "GALLAUDET"

300

This sign uses the arm as part of its sign.  

What is HOSPITAL

300

GALLAUDET is what type of school (k-12 or university)

What is UNIVERSITY

300
You squint your eyes for this distance.

What is FAR

300

This sign "changes meaning" depending on what direction you move it.

What is HELP

300

This sign uses one hand "wrapping around" the index finger of the other hand.

What is "HOTEL"

400

This sign uses "M" handshapes...describe the "shape" you "draw out" when you do it.

What is "RECTANGLE" or "SQUARE"
400

This is what NTID stands for

What is "National Technical Institute for the Deaf"

400

This is what you do with your mouth to show "FAR" distance.

What is "open mouth slightly"

400

Looking at your study guide, name 2 signs that are "SYMMETRICAL"

ANSWERS VARY
400

Using the study guide, what are 3 signs that are "NON-SYMMETRICAL?"

ANSWERS VARY
500

Name 3 signs that are fingerspelled in THIS unit.

What are MAP, PARK, MALL, BANK

500
List the 4 places each school is located: RSD, NTID, Gallaudet, St. Mary's

What is Rochester, Washington, D.C., and Buffalo

500

This is what you do for ALL the distances.

What is "TILT HEAD"

500

This sign "wiggles" the middle finger on top of the palm. (What is this sign WITHOUT adding the sign for STORE)?

What is "MEDICINE"

500
What is the handshape used to sign the 2nd PARTS of "PLAYGROUND" and "SUBURB?"

What is the "#5" handshape

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