Unit 1
Going to France to Learn French is an example of this language-learning method
What is immersion?
This is the language Deaf individuals use to communicate.
What is American Sign Language?
Typical English grammar is subject-verb-object. ASL grammar typically follows this structure.
What is object-subject-verb?
Furrowed eyebrows signal this type of question.
What is wh-question?
Your palm must face this direction when fingerspelling.
What is outward?
You should never switch hands with signing; rather you should use this hand.
What is dominant hand?
Some people assume ASL is used worldwide, but this is false because languages vary by this.
What is countries/regions?
This part of ASL carries 70% of grammatical meaning.
What is the face?
This is a greeting used at the beginning of the day.
What is good morning? (ASL)
Avoid this motion when fingerspelling.
What is bouncing, sliding or drifting?
Looking at the neck area allows you to see this with peripheral vision
What is facial expression/grammar?
ASL uses visual features whereas Braille uses this sense.
What is touch?
Raised eyebrows signal this type of question.
What is yes/no question?
What is good evening? (ASL)
Use this technique when fingerspelling names with double letters.
What is slide?
This classroom setup allows students to see each other while signing.
What is a semi-circle or u shape?
ASL has no letters but uses these instead.
What is handshapes?
ASL pronouns use this handshape.
What is a pointing finger?
This is a greeting that is used around lunchtime.
What is good afternoon?
This is the holiday coming up.
What is THANKSGIVING (ASL)
Your signing space extends from your waist to this area
What is the top of your head?
There are approximately this many ASL handshapes.
What is 90?
ASL possessive pronouns use this handshape.
What is a flat hand?
This is the manner you would use if you accidentally bumped into someone.
What is excuse me?
This is the last holiday in the calendar year.
What is New Year's Eve?