1. Master ASL Unit 5 School Days School Days

2. Where do you go to school? Watch Marc sign. Voice what you understand. Watch Marc sign. Voice what you understand. Watch for the signs FOOTBALL and VICE PRESIDENT. Watch for the signs FOOTBALL and VICE PRESIDENT.

3. Places around campus Watch the Places around Campus dialogue. Remember that pointing to people is a basic feature of ASL. Point directly at a person or place that is visible and modify the point as necessary to reflect those not present. Watch the Places around Campus dialogue. Remember that pointing to people is a basic feature of ASL. Point directly at a person or place that is visible and modify the point as necessary to reflect those not present. How would you point STRAIGHT AHEAD, AROUND THE CORNER, FAR AWAY, RIGHT OVER THERE, TOWARDS THE LEFT, VERY CLOSE? How would you point STRAIGHT AHEAD, AROUND THE CORNER, FAR AWAY, RIGHT OVER THERE, TOWARDS THE LEFT, VERY CLOSE?

4. Vocabulary to Know Fingerspell LAB and POOL AREA AREA CAFETERIA CAFETERIA GYMANSIUM GYMANSIUM HALLWAY HALLWAY LIBRARY LIBRARY OFFICE OFFICE STADIUM or AUDITORIUM STADIUM or AUDITORIUM STUDENT CENTER STUDENT CENTER TECHNOLOGY CENTER TECHNOLOGY CENTER THEATER THEATER

5. Work with a partner … Ask your partner where the following places are located. Your partner will respond with NEAR ______ or AROUND _______. Ask your partner where the following places are located. Your partner will respond with NEAR ______ or AROUND _______. One person sign column A while the partner responds, then the other partner signs column B while the partner responds. One person sign column A while the partner responds, then the other partner signs column B while the partner responds.

6. Destinations Column A Column B STUDENT CENTER STUDENT CENTER THEATER THEATER CAFETERIA CAFETERIA GYMNASIUM GYMNASIUM LIBRARY LIBRARY OFFICE OFFICE LAB LAB AUDITORIUM AUDITORIUM WOMEN’S RESTROOM WOMEN’S RESTROOM MEN’S RESTROOM MEN’S RESTROOM POOL POOL ASL CLASSROOM ASL CLASSROOM

7. Correct the following sentences with me … The library is near the student center. The library is near the student center. The cafeteria is near the gym. The cafeteria is near the gym. The pool is far from the office The pool is far from the office The tech center is over there. The tech center is over there. The lab is not near the tech center. The lab is not near the tech center. The office is near the stadium. The office is near the stadium.

8. Vocabulary to Know … CLASS CLASS LOCKER LOCKER LOOK FOR LOOK FOR ROOM ROOM STORE STORE COACH or BOSS COACH or BOSS COUNSELOR COUNSELOR INTERPRETER INTERPRETER LIBRARIAN LIBRARIAN NURSE NURSE PRINCIPAL PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHOLOGIST SECRETARY SECRETARY

9. Time to sign … My locker is near the classroom. My locker is near the classroom. I am looking for the student store. I am looking for the student store. My football coach is my counselor. My football coach is my counselor. The principal is eating with the nurse and the librarian. The principal is eating with the nurse and the librarian. The interpreter and psychologist work together. The interpreter and psychologist work together. Who is the principal’s secretary? Who is the principal’s secretary?

10. Now you try … Create a mini-dialogue. You will sign this for the people at your table. The best one will be signed for the class. Create a mini-dialogue. You will sign this for the people at your table. The best one will be signed for the class. Use a minimum of three sentences Use a minimum of three sentences Use one or more compound signs that use the sign AREA Use one or more compound signs that use the sign AREA At least one school person sign At least one school person sign

11. Who should I see? Your friend is asking for help. Tell him who he should see in a complete sentence. When finished switch roles and repeat. Your friend is asking for help. Tell him who he should see in a complete sentence. When finished switch roles and repeat. I SAD I. I SAD I. YESTERDAY I ABSENT FROM CLASS. YESTERDAY I ABSENT FROM CLASS. I SICK I. I SICK I. I NEED PRACTICE I. I NEED PRACTICE I.

12. Mr., Mrs., and Miss Culture There are no signs for Mr., Mrs. or Miss in ASL. Within the Deaf community, an individual is known by his or her name sign and children are permitted to address their elders by name. Titles like Mr. and Mrs. Are used to show respect, so signing someone’s name with a respectful facial expression achieves the same purpose. There are no signs for Mr., Mrs. or Miss in ASL. Within the Deaf community, an individual is known by his or her name sign and children are permitted to address their elders by name. Titles like Mr. and Mrs. Are used to show respect, so signing someone’s name with a respectful facial expression achieves the same purpose.

13. Agent Marker Grammar REVIEW The Agent Marker indicates a person who works as, or does, the meaning of the sign. There are some exceptions to the Agent Marker you need to know, such as the signs for NURSE, PRINCIPAL and COACH. The Agent Marker indicates a person who works as, or does, the meaning of the sign. There are some exceptions to the Agent Marker you need to know, such as the signs for NURSE, PRINCIPAL and COACH. TEACH+AM=TEACHER TEACH+AM=TEACHER PLAY SPORTS+AM=ATHLETE PLAY SPORTS+AM=ATHLETE PSYCHOLOGY+AM=PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHOLOGY+AM=PSYCHOLOGIST

14. Vocabulary to Know … COOK COOK MANAGE or CONTROL MANAGE or CONTROL PICK ON PICK ON SERVE SERVE WRITE WRITE

15. Agent Marker What signs are paired with the Agent Marker to make the following concepts? Voter Voter Trainer Trainer Driver Driver Troublemaker Troublemaker Visitor Visitor Skier Skier Employee Employee American American Canadian Canadian Waiter Waiter Actor Actor Manager Manager Chef Chef Writer Writer Bully Bully

16. Sign with me … My cousin is a troublemaker. He loves to pick on my little brother. My cousin is a troublemaker. He loves to pick on my little brother. I’m not a chef, but I love to help my parents cook. I’m not a chef, but I love to help my parents cook. Where’s our waiter? Where’s our waiter? Who manages the student store? Who manages the student store? Our coach wants us to go to practice on Saturday morning. Our coach wants us to go to practice on Saturday morning.

17. Ask your partner … Are you a writer? Are you a writer? Are you a chef? Are you a chef? Are you an employee? Are you an employee? Are you a musician? Are you a musician? Are you Canadian or American? Are you Canadian or American? Are you a skier? Are you a skier? Are you a driver? Are you a driver? Are you a nag? Are you a nag?

18. More Vocabulary ACTIVITY CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER BACK BACK FIELD FIELD FLAG FLAG FRONT FRONT SNACK MACHINE SNACK MACHINE SODA MACHINE SODA MACHINE

19. Vocabulary to know … Where is the ACTIVITY CENTER? Where is the ACTIVITY CENTER? My car is BACK there. My car is BACK there. Lets meet at the FIELD. Lets meet at the FIELD. What colors are on the American FLAG? What colors are on the American FLAG? I will meet you at the FRONT of the school. I will meet you at the FRONT of the school. Where is the SNACK MACHINE? Where is the SNACK MACHINE? Does the SODA MACHINE have diet Coke? Does the SODA MACHINE have diet Coke?

20. Ask your partner …and give an appropriate answer Where is the soda machine? Where is the soda machine? Where is the nurse’s office? Where is the nurse’s office? Where is the flag? Where is the flag? Where are the locker rooms? Where are the locker rooms? Does this school have an activity center? Does this school have an activity center? Where is the football field? Where is the football field? Where is the cafeteria? Where is the cafeteria? Where is the principal’s office? Where is the principal’s office?

21. Did you know … Federal law requires equal access to information and services for all people, regardless of disability. For both hearing and Deaf people, sign language interpreters are a popular way to obtain equal access to each other. Have you seen interpreters at public events, on television, or at your school or workplace? Interpreters are required to sign what is heard, and to voice what is signed so everybody has access to the information and services provided. When using an interpreter: Federal law requires equal access to information and services for all people, regardless of disability. For both hearing and Deaf people, sign language interpreters are a popular way to obtain equal access to each other. Have you seen interpreters at public events, on television, or at your school or workplace? Interpreters are required to sign what is heard, and to voice what is signed so everybody has access to the information and services provided. When using an interpreter: Talk directly to the Deaf person instead of saying “Ask him” or Tell her.” Talk directly to the Deaf person instead of saying “Ask him” or Tell her.” Make eye contact with the Deaf person, not the interpreter. Make eye contact with the Deaf person, not the interpreter. To learn more go to http://www.rid.org

22. Monologue Where do you spend most of your time while at school? Explain the different places you go to and what you do there in a minimum of five complete sentences. Where do you spend most of your time while at school? Explain the different places you go to and what you do there in a minimum of five complete sentences. Sign/Translate with 5 peers. Sign/Translate with 5 peers.

23. Vocabulary to know … FRESHMAN: dom B taps your base ring finger SOPHOMORE: dom B taps your base middle finger JUNIOR: dom B taps your base index finger SENIOR: dom B taps your thumb WHAT YEAR YOU? dom IX move up and down the base 5 with eyebrows down. ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL: dom E circles under your base B palm down. FORGET: dom B fingertips on forehead pull off to an A. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: fs-JRHS MAJOR-IN: 2h Bs dom pinky side slides across base index side. MIDDLE+SCHOOL: CENTER+SCHOOL REMEMBER: 2h As dom A from forehead to base thumb TAKE-SOMETHING: 2h 5 up to S TO-THINK: IX taps or circles temple UNIVERSITY: COLLEGE with a U UNIVERSITY: COLLEGE with a U

24. Sign This: Susan is 20-years-old. She is a junior majoring in Deaf Studies. Susan is 20-years-old. She is a junior majoring in Deaf Studies. Brent is 17-years-old. He is a freshman and works at a restaurant. He wants to go to college. Brent is 17-years-old. He is a freshman and works at a restaurant. He wants to go to college. Brian, a sophomore, has a twin brother. He enjoys acting. Brian, a sophomore, has a twin brother. He enjoys acting. Sheri is 23-years-old. She is a senior majoring in ASL. Sheri is 23-years-old. She is a senior majoring in ASL.

25. Education: Past and Present Sign to your partner Sign to your partner The name of your favorite teacher The name of your favorite teacher The names of all the schools you have attended (use listing) The names of all the schools you have attended (use listing) Two things you remember from elementary school Two things you remember from elementary school Why you are taking ASL Why you are taking ASL What college or university you want to go to What college or university you want to go to

26. Vocabulary to know … ART: dom pinky draw squiggle line down base B. AUTO-BODY: fs AUTO SCIENCE: 2h A thumbs down alt circle BIOLOGY BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY MATH: 2h M brush together at wrist GEOMETRY GEOMETRY ALGEBRA ALGEBRA CALCULUS CALCULUS BUSINESS: dom B brushes at wrist of base S COMPUTERS/TECH: dom C circles at wrist of base S DRAMA/THEATRE: 2h A thumbs circle towards chest alternating ECONOMICS: MONEY with an E EDUCATION: TEACH with E → D ENGINEERING: 2h Ys connect at thumbs and twist ENGLISH: 2h Open Cs palms down dom hand on top and tap

27. GEOGRAPHY: base S dom MT on top S and twist GOVERNMENT: IX palm out twist, bend, stick in forehead at temple GYM: 2h AX circles at shoulders PHYSICAL EDUCATION: fs-PE HEALTH: 2h H chest to belly PHYSIOLOGY: 2h P chest to belly HISTORY: H bounces palm left JOURNALISM: base palm up, dom 20 at heel of hand PHOTOGRAPHY: dom C on cheek and moves to palm of base B PHYSICS: 2h bent V taps together at knuckles SOCIOLOGY: CLASS with an S handshapes SPEECH/LECTURE: B palm left tap forward twice near head TEACHER’S ASSISTANT: TEACHER+dom L thumb taps bottom of base S WOODSHOP: 2h B dom hand saws the log YEARBOOK: YEAR+BOOK

28. What are you studying? Watch the dialogue and voice translate what you understand. Watch the dialogue and voice translate what you understand.

29. What are you taking now? Signer A: What classes are you taking right now? Use listing to share your classes. Include one comment about each class. Signer B: Ask your partner what his favorite class is and why. Reverse roles and repeat.

30. My School Day Assignment My School Day My School Day Use Listing Use Listing Vocabulary: Vocabulary: explain your daily schedule explain your daily schedule include at total of three necessary items needed for school for each day include at total of three necessary items needed for school for each day tell which is your favorite and least favorite class tell which is your favorite and least favorite class an opinion about each teacher/class an opinion about each teacher/class spell two teachers’ names spell two teachers’ names

31. Deaf Education page 186-187 Culture Signs: Signs: DEAF SCHOOL: 2h I tap at wrist like WORK DEAF SCHOOL: 2h I tap at wrist like WORK MAINSTREAMED: 2h 5 palms down come together and out away from body. MAINSTREAMED: 2h 5 palms down come together and out away from body. ONE-IN-A-CROWD: 2 h dom 5 base 1 palms down come together and out away from body. ONE-IN-A-CROWD: 2 h dom 5 base 1 palms down come together and out away from body. Three options for the Deaf Three options for the Deaf Manual Method: using sign language Manual Method: using sign language Oral Method: speech and lip reading Oral Method: speech and lip reading Mainstreamed: Deaf kid in hearing school Mainstreamed: Deaf kid in hearing school

32. Initialization Grammar Initialization refers to meanings related to a particular root sign, such as the sign for MATH. The signs for ALGEBRA, CALCULUS, GEOMETRY, and TRIGONOMETRY are all realted to the basic MATH sign, except for the initials added to each. An initialized sign is one that incorporates a fingerspelled letter as part of the sign. It narrows a broad topic. Initialization refers to meanings related to a particular root sign, such as the sign for MATH. The signs for ALGEBRA, CALCULUS, GEOMETRY, and TRIGONOMETRY are all realted to the basic MATH sign, except for the initials added to each. An initialized sign is one that incorporates a fingerspelled letter as part of the sign. It narrows a broad topic.

33. What are you taking? Yes, I’m taking algebra. Yes, I’m taking algebra. No, I’m not taking math. I’m taking economics. No, I’m not taking math. I’m taking economics. No, I don’t need to take math. No, I don’t need to take math. Yes, I’m taking geometry and algebra 2. Yes, I’m taking geometry and algebra 2. Yes, I’m studying calculus. Yes, I’m studying calculus. No, I’m majoring in history. No, I’m majoring in history.

34. Are you good at … Are you good at math? Are you good at math? Are you good at cooking? Are you good at cooking? Are you good at writing papers? Are you good at writing papers? Are you good at facial expressions? Are you good at facial expressions? Are you good at science? Are you good at science? Are you good at taking tests? Are you good at taking tests? Are you good at signing? Are you good at signing? Are you good at algebra? Are you good at algebra? Are you good at art? Are you good at art? Are you a good musician? Are you a good musician?

35. Gallaudet University Culture Gallaudet was founded in 1864 and chartered by President Abraham Lincoln. It is the world’s only liberal arts university specifically designed for Deaf and hard of hearing students. Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet teaches all courses in ASL and hosts international students from around the world. A limited number of hearing undergraduates are accepted each year if they can demonstrate fluency in ASL. Gallaudet was founded in 1864 and chartered by President Abraham Lincoln. It is the world’s only liberal arts university specifically designed for Deaf and hard of hearing students. Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet teaches all courses in ASL and hosts international students from around the world. A limited number of hearing undergraduates are accepted each year if they can demonstrate fluency in ASL.

36. DPN Culture Gallaudet University and the Deaf community became well- known to the hearing world in 1988 when Deaf people around the world campaigned for a Deaf president at Gallaudet University, protesting the philosophy that Deaf people were not capable of governing themselves. After worldwide attention, Gallaudet installed Dr. I. King Jordan as its first Deaf president. His comment that “Deaf people can do anything, but hear” has been an inspiration to many. Gallaudet University and the Deaf community became well- known to the hearing world in 1988 when Deaf people around the world campaigned for a Deaf president at Gallaudet University, protesting the philosophy that Deaf people were not capable of governing themselves. After worldwide attention, Gallaudet installed Dr. I. King Jordan as its first Deaf president. His comment that “Deaf people can do anything, but hear” has been an inspiration to many. Watch the DPN video and have 3 comments ready to discuss. Watch the DPN video and have 3 comments ready to discuss.

37. How do I sign grades? To sign a grade in ASL, place a letter onto the palm of your non-dominant hand. The concept behind these signs is a letter grade on a piece of paper. When signing about letter grades in general, fingerspell GRADE or GRADES. Initialize the level sign and add the number to show grades K-8. To sign a grade in ASL, place a letter onto the palm of your non-dominant hand. The concept behind these signs is a letter grade on a piece of paper. When signing about letter grades in general, fingerspell GRADE or GRADES. Initialize the level sign and add the number to show grades K-8. I got an A on the test. I got an A on the test. My grades are pretty good. My grades are pretty good. I am in 7 th grade. I am in 7 th grade.

38. Classifiers Grammar One of the more challenging aspects of ASL is classifiers. This concept is the most visual element that is both iconic and abstract. In its most basic form, a classifier is a handshape that conveys details contributing to a signs overall meaning. It shows the size, shape and movement of a noun. Think of it as charades using your hands only. One of the more challenging aspects of ASL is classifiers. This concept is the most visual element that is both iconic and abstract. In its most basic form, a classifier is a handshape that conveys details contributing to a signs overall meaning. It shows the size, shape and movement of a noun. Think of it as charades using your hands only.

39. Classifier Story Examples Culture/Grammar There are three types of Classifier Stories There are three types of Classifier Stories ABC Story—Deafula ABC Story—Deafula Classifier Story—Story Using “5” Classifier Story—Story Using “5” Number Story—The Symphony Number Story—The Symphony

40. CL Signs ACCIDENT: 2h 5 palms in crash together into S handshape ACCIDENT: 2h 5 palms in crash together into S handshape BUS: Loan sign B drop down to S. BUS: Loan sign B drop down to S. CLASSIFIER: CL CLASSIFIER: CL DANCE: base B palm up, dom V dance on it. DANCE: base B palm up, dom V dance on it. LINE-UP: 2h 4 create line LINE-UP: 2h 4 create line LOOK-AT: dom V looks in direction from eyes LOOK-AT: dom V looks in direction from eyes MOTORCYLCE: 2h S neutral space palms down twist like starting the bike MOTORCYLCE: 2h S neutral space palms down twist like starting the bike RIDE-A-HORSE: dom V rides base B RIDE-A-HORSE: dom V rides base B

41. CL:1 an Individual Grammar This CL generally represents an individual and its location, action, and manner. Manipulate the sign to reflect details such as walking slowly, hunched over, moving quickly, falling down or other characteristics. CL:1 depicts up to five people engaged in the same activity. Classifiers for larger crowds will be discussed in a later chapter. This CL generally represents an individual and its location, action, and manner. Manipulate the sign to reflect details such as walking slowly, hunched over, moving quickly, falling down or other characteristics. CL:1 depicts up to five people engaged in the same activity. Classifiers for larger crowds will be discussed in a later chapter.

42. Sample Sentences He’s hunched over. He’s hunched over. They ran that way! They ran that way! She’s moving at a snail’s pace. She’s moving at a snail’s pace. He turned around. He turned around. They went that way, then went in the other direction. They went that way, then went in the other direction. He’s in a rush! He’s in a rush! She fell down. She fell down. He’s walking very slowly. He’s walking very slowly. The three of them are moving towards me. The three of them are moving towards me. The two people bowed to each other. The two people bowed to each other.

43. CL: upside down V legs or eyes Grammar CL: upside down V represents the actions of one individual’s legs or eyes. Non-manual signals are especially important when using the classifier to depict eyes because facial expressions distinguish between a dirty look, curiosity, boredom, etc. This CL should be used when describing the body as a whole, as in laying down. Use this CL to show others walking, but not yourself. CL: upside down V represents the actions of one individual’s legs or eyes. Non-manual signals are especially important when using the classifier to depict eyes because facial expressions distinguish between a dirty look, curiosity, boredom, etc. This CL should be used when describing the body as a whole, as in laying down. Use this CL to show others walking, but not yourself.

44. Sample Sentences He gave me a dirty look. He gave me a dirty look. She’s walking home. She’s walking home. He was walking and fell down. He was walking and fell down. I like to look around. I like to look around. They’re standing across from each other. They’re standing across from each other. I’m watching you like a hawk! I’m watching you like a hawk! I want to lay down. I want to lay down. Children like to play hopscotch. Children like to play hopscotch. He keeps looking at me and looking away. He keeps looking at me and looking away. They’re staring at each other. They’re staring at each other.

45. More Samples Can you walk on a balance beam? Can you walk on a balance beam? The mother examined the boy from head to toe. The mother examined the boy from head to toe. He walked over to the man laying on the floor. He walked over to the man laying on the floor. Don’t trip on that thing. Don’t trip on that thing. I’m learning how to logroll. I’m learning how to logroll.

46. CL: 3 Wheeled Vehicles Grammar This CL represents the actions of wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, cars, and motorcycles, AFTER the vehicle has been identified. Manipulate the classifier to reflect important details including direction of travel and/or speed, and include facial expressions and other non-manual signals as needed. This CL represents the actions of wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, cars, and motorcycles, AFTER the vehicle has been identified. Manipulate the classifier to reflect important details including direction of travel and/or speed, and include facial expressions and other non-manual signals as needed.

47. Sample Sentences The bus ran into the wall. The bus ran into the wall. The motorcycle bumped over the speed bumps. The motorcycle bumped over the speed bumps. I jumped back when the car almost hit me. I jumped back when the car almost hit me. The two cars raced. The two cars raced. The two motorcycles passed each other. The two motorcycles passed each other.

48. Classifier Assignment Handout Create three sentences with a partner that use CL:1, CL: upside down V; CL:3 Create three sentences with a partner that use CL:1, CL: upside down V; CL:3 Use each CL once Use each CL once Follow the directions carefully! Follow the directions carefully!

49. Sample Story Watch Sean sign about an accident he saw. Voice translate what you can understand. Watch Sean sign about an accident he saw. Voice translate what you can understand.

50. The Time Spot Grammar The Time Spot is at the wrist where you wear a watch. The Time Spot is at the wrist where you wear a watch. Signing time combines the Time Spot with a number sign to communicate the hour or a number sign paired with the minute sign. Signing time combines the Time Spot with a number sign to communicate the hour or a number sign paired with the minute sign. 1-9 use the number handshape at the wrist pulling up. 1-9 use the number handshape at the wrist pulling up. 10+ touch the Time Spot with the index finger and pull up into the number. 10+ touch the Time Spot with the index finger and pull up into the number.

51. You Try … 2:00 2:00 Midnight Midnight 6:30 6:30 1:00 1:00 Around 10:00 Around 10:00 3:15 3:15 7:20 7:20 Noon Noon 9:45 9:45 2:21 2:21 4:00 4:00 5:00 5:00 6:45 6:45 9:15 9:15 15 minutes 15 minutes Around 8:30 Around 8:30 12:05 12:05 9:10 9:10 6:00 6:00 7:00 7:00

52. More Time Vocabulary AROUND: 5h palm out makes small circles AROUND: 5h palm out makes small circles HOUR: dom 1 circles the palm of base B like a hand on a clock face HOUR: dom 1 circles the palm of base B like a hand on a clock face NOON NOON MIDNIGHT MIDNIGHT TIME?: TIME with eyebrows down TIME?: TIME with eyebrows down ALARM, BELL: dom 1 hits repetitively on base B palm ALARM, BELL: dom 1 hits repetitively on base B palm TO ARRIVE TO ARRIVE ARRIVE BY PLANE ARRIVE BY PLANE DEPART BY PLANE DEPART BY PLANE FINISH/DONE FINISH/DONE LATE: dom B pushes back at waist 1 time. LATE: dom B pushes back at waist 1 time. START, BEGIN: dom 1 insert between base index and middle and turn like a key START, BEGIN: dom 1 insert between base index and middle and turn like a key TAKE OFF (person) TAKE OFF (person) TRAIN: 2h H palms down dom on top move back and forth. TRAIN: 2h H palms down dom on top move back and forth.

53. Practice Sentences I need to take off. I need to take off. The plane lands at 6:00. The plane lands at 6:00. We got there at 9:00. We got there at 9:00. She needs to get going. She needs to get going. The train leaves at 2:45. The train leaves at 2:45. They need to go. They need to go. The bell rings at 7:15. The bell rings at 7:15. The bus departs in 10 minutes. The bus departs in 10 minutes. They’ll be here at noon. They’ll be here at noon. I’m going to hit the road. I’m going to hit the road.

54. Running Late? Culture The next time you are running late to class or meeting a Deaf friend, be prepared to explain why you were running late. In formal situations like school, a Deaf teacher will likely ask you why you are late, and expect you to respond with a thorough explanation. Doing so is polite and a part of Deaf culture. The next time you are running late to class or meeting a Deaf friend, be prepared to explain why you were running late. In formal situations like school, a Deaf teacher will likely ask you why you are late, and expect you to respond with a thorough explanation. Doing so is polite and a part of Deaf culture.

55. Multiple Meanings Grammar Beginning ASL students often miss differences in the abstract and literal senses of a sign, usually because the signer chooses the first sign that comes to mind in English. However, ASL and English are not interchangeable. To sign fluently, you need to be able to distinguish between meanings and concepts of ideas and their signs. This skill is known as conceptually-accurate signing. Beginning ASL students often miss differences in the abstract and literal senses of a sign, usually because the signer chooses the first sign that comes to mind in English. However, ASL and English are not interchangeable. To sign fluently, you need to be able to distinguish between meanings and concepts of ideas and their signs. This skill is known as conceptually-accurate signing.

56. Be aware of and memorize the concept of a sign rather than how to fingerspell them in English. For example, the sign TO BREAK Is the literal breaking of an object in half, compared to the abstract meaning of TAKING A BREAK. Look at the sign HALF HOUR. Is it literal or abstract? How do you know? Be aware of and memorize the concept of a sign rather than how to fingerspell them in English. For example, the sign TO BREAK Is the literal breaking of an object in half, compared to the abstract meaning of TAKING A BREAK. Look at the sign HALF HOUR. Is it literal or abstract? How do you know? Another sign that you know that must be conceptually-accurate is TAKE (abstract) and TAKE (literal) Another sign that you know that must be conceptually-accurate is TAKE (abstract) and TAKE (literal)

57. Practice Sentences I have breaks at 10:00 and 1:00. I have breaks at 10:00 and 1:00. Are you taking chemistry and drama? Are you taking chemistry and drama? My telephone is broken. My telephone is broken. I work at a restaurant on the weekends. I get two half-hour breaks. I work at a restaurant on the weekends. I get two half-hour breaks. My mother said I can take her car. My mother said I can take her car.

58. Master Conversation Directions: Directions: Develop a dialogue with a partner in which: Develop a dialogue with a partner in which: Each person uses each of the three classifiers (  1, 3) Each person uses each of the three classifiers (  1, 3) Each person uses a time sign (hour and minutes) Each person uses a time sign (hour and minutes) Length: Length: There must be a minimum of 50 signs in the dialogue. Highlight the requirements above. Make sure each member has fairly equal parts. Focus on vocabulary from this unit! There must be a minimum of 50 signs in the dialogue. Highlight the requirements above. Make sure each member has fairly equal parts. Focus on vocabulary from this unit!

59. Review WB Numbers WB Numbers WB Glossing WB Glossing Sentence Handout Sentence Handout Note Cards Note Cards

60. Test Time Good Luck!