Examples of Classifiers
Handshapes / Descriptions
2 or less Classifier signs with NMMs
No ASL: use only Facial Expressions / NMMs
GESTURE THIS! Use Classifier signs ONLY
100
4 Examples of Element Classifiers (one of each element)
Represent the movement of "elements" of things that are not solid. Elements: air, rain, wind, smoke, gas, fire, light, water/liquid, etc
100
"scraping old paint from wall" (which type of classifier is this?)
What is ICL: S; an example of Instrument Classifier
100
Huge zit on forehead
100
Someone slaps your back that is sunburned
100
Gesture This - your professor will send you a message via chat. Your team will need to guess! RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. Limit to 5 guesses!
200
4 Examples of Body Classifiers
put arms around friend
tapped on someone's shoulder
men hugging each other
a person waving excitedly
200
DCL: "business outfit" (use classifier signs to show this)
200
Thick ice on a window
200
Someone gave you a cute tiny puppy
200
Gesture This - your professor will send you a message via chat. Your team will need to guess! RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. Limit to 5 guesses!
300
4 Examples of Descriptive Classifiers
" curly haired girl"
"a tiny baby"
"a ruffled blouse"
" dreadlocks"
etc
300
(2h) CL: C (give at least 3 examples using this handshape)
bags, poles, vases, drink, pour-cup, thickness of something, etc...
300
A drunk man walking a dog
300
Your brother spilled coffee on your laptop
300
Gesture This - your professor will send you a message via chat. Your team will need to guess! RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. Limit to 5 guesses!
400
5 Examples of Body Part Classifiers
BPCL: S "head"
(2h) BPCL: F "eyes"
BPCL: 5 "foot"
(2h) BPCL: S "knee"
(2h) BPCL: claw "teeth"
400
What classifier and which handshape represents a person's body orientation and/or actions, sitting facing me, lie on your back, riding on the horse, the horse is running, etc...
What is SCL: V
400
You get sideswiped
400
You found out your bestfriend is a spy for the CIA
400
Gesture This - your professor will send you a message via chat. Your team will need to guess! RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. Limit to 5 guesses!
500
5 Examples of Locative Classifiers
a leaf drifting down to the ground
a cup tipping over
a cigarette dangling from the mouth
a pencil flying through the air
a nut hitting someone's head
500
What classifier and handshape represents: "many people are walking to the concert, "a herd of sheep running across the road..."
What is (2h) PCL: 5 (wiggle)
500
Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
inches.
500
You thought someone was waving at you
500
Gesture This - your professor will send you a message via chat. Your team will need to guess! RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU HAVE THE ANSWER. Limit to 5 guesses!