Numbers in ASL
How do you sign the number 23?
3 handshape, feeler finger shakes
Can a hearing person give you a sign name in ASL? And why?
NO! Only a Deaf person can give you a sign name based on your personality
We NEVER call Deaf people... and why?
Hearing impaired.
It can be viewed as you calling them broken
SIGN - What is your sister's name?
YOUR SISTER NAME WHAT?
SIGN - My favorite colors are yellow and red.
MY FAVORITE COLOR YELLOW (SS) RED
How do you sign double numbers?
They ALL bounce
In ASL, your signs should ALWAYS match your....
Facial Expressions
Don't be afraid to ask for clarification
If you don't understand, don't pretend to. Ask them to repeat or rephrase.
SIGN - What is your grade level?
YOUR GRADE WHAT
SIGN - My mom's name is Samantha.
MY MOM NAME S-A-M-A-N-T-H-A.
How do you sign the number 100?
1C
What is the sentence structure in ASL?
TIME - TOPIC - COMMENT
Don't cover your mouth
This makes lip-reading difficult.
SIGN - What language are you learning?
LANGUAGE YOU LEARN WHAT
SIGN - I want a new hat for Christmas.
FOR CHRISTMAS NEW HAT I WANT
How do you sign 20 - 30?
SHOW
ASL officially became a language in
1965
Get their attention appropriately
Use gestures, a light touch on the shoulder, or tap the table.
SIGN - How many brothers and sisters do you have?
BROTHER (SS) SISTER YOU HAVE HOW MANY?
SIGN - This year, I am a junior. Next year I will be a senior.
THIS YEAR I JUNIOR, NEXT YEAR I SENIOR
How do you sign 66 - 70?
SHOW
True, Canada
If using an interpreter, speak directly
to the deaf person, not the INTERPRETER
SIGN - What do you do when you leave school?
FINISH SCHOOL YOU DO WHAT
SIGN - Today's weather is so hot. WOW, it's 98 degrees.
TODAY WEATHER HOT WOW TEMP 98