Parameters (Advanced)
Deaf Culture & Etiquette
Numbers & Times
Safety Drills
Emotions & Mixed Vocab
100
2 hands, "Y" handshapes, twisting movements, P.O.: facing each other, NMMs: depends on how much energy one has.
Play!
100
Deaf people prefer communication that is...
Direct and clear
100
Sign 21
100
Parameters for "Wait."
two hands; 5 handshapes; P.O.: facing in; location - neutral space/front of chest; movement - wiggle the fingers, NMMs - calm/depends on the situation.
100
Sign "excited"
Both hands use the five-handshape. The middle finger is centered. Movement: brush up on the sides of the chest. NMMs: depends on one's energy.
200
Describe the sign "tree" completely using all 5 parameters.
Two hands; one handshape is 5, and the other is like a stage. P.O.: the five handshape is facing sideways, while the other is facing downward. Movement: the five handshape is twisting, and NMMs: depends on its size.
200
This experience leaves Deaf people out at family meals.
Dinner Table Syndrome
200
Sign 25
200
Sign meaning "Stay."
Two hands. Y handshapes. P.O.: facing downward. Movement - one hand moves downward slightly. Location - neutral space/front of the body. NMMs: calm or depends on the situation.
200
Sign "depressed"
Both hands use the five-handshape. The middle finger is centered. Movement: using the downward movement on the chest. NMMs: depends on how serious.
300
Two hands, two signs in a specific order. One sign has one handshape - open 8, and other is an "S" handshape. Movement: The open 8 handshape is on the S, swaying a bit. Second sign - 2 hands; "S" handshapes, palm down, side-to-side shaking.
Earthquake
300
Why are facial expressions crucial in ASL?
Grammar + tone + emotion (NMMs)
300
How do you sign "8:30"?
Time - 8:30 OR tap wrist + 8:30
300
Describe the sign "tornado."
Two hands. "Bent L/one" handshapes. Location: front of the body. P.O.: one facing in and one facing sideways. Movement: One hand is above the other hand. Both are using the "bent L/one" handshapes, one is upside down and the other is normal. Moving in the spiral circles. NMMs: depends on how strong/big it can be.
300
Sign "frustrated."
B-Handshape taps on the chin a few times.
400
One hand - flat O handshape. Location - beside the side of the forehead. Movement - fingers are moving, touching the thumb as the hand is moving in a circle. P.O.: facing sideways. NMMs: depends on how deep one is using.
Thinking
400
Why should you not rely on spoken announcements in a Deaf classroom?
Deaf individuals need visual alerts.
400
Describe how ASL shows months and dates differently from English.
Month -> number day (ASL order)
400
Why must emergency alerts be placed where the Deaf teacher/professional can see them?
Visibility + access to visual alarms
400
Explain the parameters for "scared."
Handshape: open 5
Movement: sudden opening
NMMs: Startled
500
Explain NMMs for "Surprised."
Wide eyes, open mouth, eyebrows raised, and hands opening near faces.
500
If two Deaf people are signing, and you need to pass through...
Walk through quickly, don't duck.
500
Sign the sequence: 27, 30, 22
22, 27, 30
500
Sign meaning "Practice/Drill."
2 hands. One handshape and A handshape. One handshape remains stationary while the A handshape repeatedly brushes the index finger (sideways).
500
Describe a simple ASL sentence using appropriate NMMs: "I'm tired today."
Tired (drooping posture) + Today (neutral)