Master ASL Unit 1

BEFORE WE STARTOpen your book to page xv (the very first pages) and lets take a look at THINGS TO KNOWSign Space and DominanceThe ASL Sign Space is approximately from waist to the top of the head.

Dominance Which Hand Do You Use. Use the hand you write with in a one-handed sign.This is your dominant hand.Ambidextrous? Choose one hand and stick with it.

FACIAL EXPRESSIONMore important than anything else in sign language is facial expression.Without facial expression, your voice is M-O-N-O-T-O-N-ESigners need to see your facial expression to know if youre asking a question or making a statement.Hearing people might feel embarrassed at first. Dont! Youre safe in here. No laughing at others allowed! Go ahead! Leave your inhibitions outside the door.

Precision Is ImportantDuring class, watch me carefully! If you do not get the sign correctly, you could be signing something else entirely.

WATCH:SUMMERUGLYDRY

Precision and the Five ParametersSigns have five parts:HandshapeI...vs. .MYPalm OrientationNAME ................vs. .CHAIRLocationMOTHER ....vs. FATHERMovementSNOW..vs. RAINNon-Manual Signals (facial expression)I UNDERSTAND vs. ...I DONT UNDERSTANDIS ASL ENGLISH???NO WAY!ASL has a completely different grammatical structure.For example: there is no word BE (or AM, ARE, IS) in ASL.ASL is NOT hand signals in English word order.EYE CONTACTThis is one of the most important parts of ASL.You should watch and maintain eye contact.That means you look at the EYES more than the hands. Trust me and trust yourself. You can see the hands while you look at the eyes.In Deaf Culture (the Deaf World) looking away is rude.

Watch me! Heres how you sign EYE CONTACT

Question SetsEvery unit we study, you will receive a question set.You can read ahead and fill out all the answers.

Master ASL Unit 1Greetings and Responses

Meet the Characters (pg. 3)Look on Page 3 at the Master ASL characters.

Become familiar with their faces.

You will be seeing them through out the year in our book and the Student DVD.

Take a minute to read about them.

The boys

The girls

The teacher

GREETINGSGreetings (pg. 4)Most commonly used greetings among the Hearing and the Deaf

Hi, hello

Whats Up

How are you?

How are you?& Whats Up Vocabulary (pg. 5)To be busy

Confused

Fine

To be good, well

To be happy

Nothing, not much

Same old, the usual

Sleepy

So-so

To be tired

Practice with a partner:Person #1Person #2GREET PARTNERANSWER AND ASK HOW PARTNER IS DOING

GREET AND ASK HOW PARTNER IS DOINGTELL HOW YOU ARE DOING

Deixis (pronounced dike sis)(pg. 6)If a person or object is not visible, point to an empty space and continue signing.

Using the index finger to point is called DEIXIS.I, meYouHe, she, itWe, usTheyYou (plural)

Class PracticeEnglish:They are busy.She is happy.I am confused.We are happy.Shes good.Im sleepy.

ASL-GLOSS:THEY BUSY THEYSHE HAPPY SHEME CONFUSED MEWE HAPPY WESHE GOOD SHEME SLEEPY ME

More Greetings (pg. 7)GOOD + ______________

MorningAfternoonEvening, night

Vocabulary to ReviewHello, HiWhats Up?How are you?BusyConfusedFineGoodHappyNothing, not muchSame old, the usualSleepySo-s0TiredMorningAfternoonEvening, night

Review ContinueI, meYou He, she, itWe, usYou (plural)They

Introductions, Making Conversation, Signing Good-bye

Eyes on ASL (pg. 8)Maintain eye contact when signing to others or when others sign to you.NEW SIGNS!Eye ContactHold On, Wait a SecondLook at MePay AttentionNo eye Contact

Why do I point Twice??Pg. 9Pointing back to yourself or the person youre talking about shows completion of train of thought. This allows somebody else to begin signing without interrupting you. Using Deixis at the end of a sentence is called closing signal.Remember to use a closing signal when:Making a statement or comment about yourself or somebody else.Asking a questionEyes on ASL #2 pg. 9Always use a closing signal to complete a signed sentence.

An ASL sentence lacking a closing signal is incomplete.

What is a closing signal?Using a Deixis at the end of the sentence. Accent Step page. 12When fingerspelling your complete name, you dont have to sign LAST NAME between the first and last name. Just briefly pause and continue. Barry Darrell

Eyes on ASL #3 pg. 10 (DVD)There are no such thing as a one-word answer or reply in American Sign Language.

When responding to a question or statement, one-word replies are incomplete.

Introductions Vocabulary Pg. 12DeafFriendHard of HearingHearingIntroduceMeetMyNiceWantName

Classroom Exercise HLook on page 13

Practice signing the dialogue with a partner

What are they signing?

Practice Sentences Pg. 9 & 11EnglishASL - GLOSSWhats your name?

My name Kelly Boyd.

I want to introduce my friend.

Her name is Lisa.

YOU NAME WHAT YOU

ME NAME K-E-L-L-Y B-O-Y-D ME

ME WANT INTRODUCE MY FRIEND.

SHE NAME L-I-S-A SHE

practice with partner(English)I want to introduce my friend Her name is Lisa.

ASL GlossME WANT INTRODUCE MY FRIEND SHE NAME LISA SHE

A)I want introduce my friend her/his name is christinaA)her/his name BarryB)Nice to meet youC)You too

Deaf Culture Notes Pg .14Read on page 14 about Interacting with Deaf People.

Shoulder tapHand waveTurn Off Voice

Making Conversation Pg. 17American Sign Language

Bathroom

Go-to

Learn

To sign, sign language

Slow, to slow down Yes

No

Please

Again, repeat

Thank you

Use sign language, to sign fluently(alternate)

The Question Maker (pg. 15)Raising your eyebrows forms the Question-Maker, an expression that shows your are asking a question.

Keep the eyebrows raised until youve completed signing the question.

Notice the difference the question maker makes to the example on page 15.

Raise your eyebrows!Classroom Exercise JLook on page 16

Practice introducing yourself to a Deaf person explaining to them you are hearing and that you are learning sign language. HI, ME NAME fs-(YOUR NAME). ME HEARING. ME LEARNING SIGN-LANGUAGE (or ASL) ME.

When finished read the Accent Step at the bottom of the page.

This activity should be done WITHOUT talking. Accent Step (pg 17)When you use deixis, look towards the area youre pointing to. This is called EYE GAZE and helps hold that location for the person or thing youre signing about. ReviewHi, hellowhats upbusyConfusedFineGood, wellHappyNothing, not muchSame old, the usualSleepySo-soTiredDeixisYesNoEye contactHold onLook at mePay attentionDeafFriendHard of hearingHearingIntroduceMeetMyNiceWantAmerican Sign LanguageBathroomTo go toTo learn

I am , meYou areHe, she, it isWe are, usYou are (plural)They areEye contactPleaseAgain, repeatTo sign, sign languageSlow, to slow downThank youAfternoonEvening, nightMorning

Accent Step (pg. 19)Dont add the separate sign for you when signing see you later or see you tomorrow. Farewell Vocabulary Pg. 20Good byeLaterMe too, same hereSee you, to see youSee you laterSee you tomorrowTake care Tomorrow

Saying Good-bye Pg. 19EnglishASL - GLOSSIm happy to have met you!

Me too! Ill see you tomorrow.

Yes, tomorrow morning. Take care!

Good-byeME HAPPY MEET YOU

SAME-AS ME SEE TOMORROW

YES TOMORROW MORNING TAKE CARE

GOOD-BYEFocus: How do people learn American Sign Language? pg. 22-23Read on pages 22 23

Pay close attention to the new signs introduced on page 23.

We will discuss once you have finished reading.

Which sign would you use?Facial ExpressionsPage 24 - 32New VocabularyWe will begin todays lesson by learning some new signsthen we will go more in depth about using them!

Signing with Facial Expressions pg. 26Blank faceBoredExcitedFacial ExpressionsMad, angrySadSickScared, afraid

Using NMS Vocabulary pg. 29Can, mayCantTo know To likeTo understandDont knowDont likeDont understandIm not, not me

What I want to know pg. 24Read What I Want to Know on page 24 This will help you understand ASL Grammar Be sure to take Cornell notes on this!!Be able to explain the highlighted terms according to ASL rules:GrammarSyntaxVerb Object

Non Manual Signals pg. 25NMS (Non Manual Signals) are the various parts to a sign that are not sign on the hand.

ASL adverbs are made by the eyes and eyebrows.

ASL adjectives use the mouth, tongue and lips.

One important group of NMS is facial expressions.

PUT THIS IN YOUR NOTES!Workbook Work:READ: p. 3 I want to knowREAD: p. 5 #11 Double Letters and Accent StepsREAD: p. 6 I want to know

PRACTICE: p. 5 #11 : names with double lettersPRACTICE: p. 5 -- #13 More IntroductionsPRACTICE: p. 6 -- #15 Mc-namesNumbers 21 30 (p. 71 in wkbk)We will now learn the 21 30. Take a look at page 71 and READ what it says at the top of the paper.

Practice the numbers on your own for a few minutes, then we will try them together as a class and see how well you did!

Conversation Vocabulary (p. 30)To be absentI dont mindDue, oweFavoriteMoviePracticeSchool Today, now

Facial Expressions pg. 25Convey your tone of voice while you sign.

Your facial expressions should match the meaning and content of what youre signing so if youre singing I am happy then look happy!

Changing the Facial Expression modifies the meaning of the sign, even if the sign itself doesnt changeLook at the example on Page 25Accent Step (pg 27)It is normal to feel awkward or uncomfortable making facial expressions at first, but with practice you will become more confident and skilled. Without them you cant sign questions, show interest, or carry on a satisfying conversation.

Think of learning facial expressions as a fun challenge!Classroom Exercise pg 27Look on page 27 at the Classroom Exercise R

# 2 Matching: pair the vocabulary work with the NMS or Facial expression that best matches.

NO TALKING: Raise your hand and I will call on you. Remember to use your signs and keep your eyes on me at all times no side conversations with your friends.

Using NMS (pg 28)You have already begun using two important non-manual signals when you sign yes or no. These signs must be paired with two NMS called the head nod and the head shake.

Use these non-manual signals when using yes or no or when you affirm or negate sentences. Gently nod or shake your head while signing your sentence instead wildly exaggerating your head movement.

Look at the examples on page 28 to see how these NMS are used in ASL Sentences. Classroom Exercise W P. 32With partner, sign the sentences in section #1.

One person signs the italics, the other what is in boldface.

When finished, trade parts and do the exercise again.Accent Steps (pg 28)You dont need a separate sign for dont and not. Just use the head shake while signing the sentence. Using NMS (pg 28)EnglishASL - GLOSSYes, I am Mia.

No, Im not Deaf.

They arent sick.

I didnt go to the bathroom.

Yes, Im learning how to sign.YES I M-I-A I

NO I DEAF I

THEY NOT-SICK THEY

I NOT-GO-TO BATHROOM I

YES, I LEARN SIGN I

Lets review and learn some NUMBERS! 21 - 30Numbers 21 30 are some of the most mixed up numbers in ASL. They not hard, just different than most of the others. If you can count from 1 30 everything else is EASY!!!Count to 20 with me, then I will show you 21 30!Classroom Exercise V pg. 31Practice signing the sentences on page 31. (no partner needed!)

NO TALKING: Remember to use your signs.

I want to see you practicing your signs!!!

I will call on someone to tell us what each sentence says.

GoodbyeLateMe too, same hereTo see, to see youSee you laterSee you tomorrowTake careTomorrowBlank faceTo be boredTo be excitedFacial expressionsTo be mad, angryTo be sadTo be sick To be scared, afraidCan, mayCant, may notDont knowDont likeDont understandUnderstandIm not, not meTo know To likeTo be absentI dont mind, Do you mind?Due, oweFavoriteMoviePracticeSchool Today, now

WE HAVE FINISHED UNIT 1!!!We will begin Unit 2, but you still have a test for Unit 1. We will take that test NEXT FRIDAYso you cant forget what you have learned!!Partner PracticeFind a partner and practice! Classroom Exercise T p. 29 #1 Classroom Exercise U p. 30 #2

KEEP PRACTICING, SWITCH ROLES, TAKE TURNS..UNTIL I SAY STOP!Review of all Unit 1 signs!!!Absent

Afternoon

Again, repeat

American sign language

Bathroom

Blank face

boredBusy

Can, may

Cant, may not

Confused

Deaf

Dont like

Dont understandReview of all Unit 1 signs!!!Due, owe

Evening, night

Excited

Eye contact

Facial expressions

Favorite

Fine

Focus, pay attention

Friend

Go-to

Good, well

Good-bye

Happy

Hard of hearingReview of all Unit 1 signs!!!He, she, it

Hearing

Hello

Hold on

Homework

I am, me

I dont mind

Introduce

Know

Last

Later

Learn

Like

Look at me

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!!Mad, angry

Me too, same here

Meet

Morning

Movie

My

Name

Nice

No

No eye contact

Nothing, not much

Please

Practice

Sad

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!!Same old, the usual

Scared, afraid

School

See

Sick

Sign, sign language

Sleepy

Slow, to slow down

So-so

Take care

Thank you

They

Tired

Today, now

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!!Tomorrow

Turn off voice

Understand

Want

We are, us

Whats upYes

You

You (plural)

Review Unit 1!!! Count to 30 using your ASL numbers.

What is a Deixis?Using the index finger to point to a person or object.

What is a closing signal?Using the Deixis at the end of the sentence.

How do you get a Deaf persons attention?Tap their shoulder, wave your hand, stomp your foot on the floor, or flash the lights on and off. Review Unit 1!!!When hearing and Deaf people are present, it is considered rude if you dont ______.Sign

What is the Question Maker?Raising of your eye brows indicating youre asking a question.

What is Eye Gaze?Looking towards the area you are pointing to when using Deixis. Review Unit 1!!!What does NMS stand for?Non-Manual Signals

What are Non-Manual Signals?The various parts to a sign that are not signed on the hands. (Ex. Facial expressions)

ASL Adverbs are made by yourEyes and eyebrows

Review Unit 1!!!ASL Adjectives are made by yourMouth, tongue, and lips

What are facial expressions?Convey the tone of your voice while you sign, show how you are feeling

What are two NMS that you already use?The head nod (yes) and head shake (no)