1. Intensive First Year American Sign Language (ASL 134) class Summer Quarter 20156
Instructor: Kristi Winter, MA
University of Washington
Dept. of Linguistics
ASL Program

2. Today: Agenda: Thursday, August 4th
Unit 8 “Making Requests and Asking for Advice”
Sign Production Assignment #3 Your Version of “The Tailor” Story
Sign Phrases Part II
“Signing Lunch (12:15 pm – 12:45 pm)
Thursday, August 4th
Unit 8
ASL Film: “The Legend of the Mountain Man”
Journal #3 will be due on Thursday, August 4th (hard copy)

3. White House’s First Deaf Receptionist

4. Making Requests and Asking for Advice
Unit 8
Making Requests and Asking for Advice

5. Lesson 8:1
Making Request
Homework Follow-Up

6. Minidialogue 1
Signer A explain situation: Ursula and her brother are going to the zoo to help feed the animals. Her cousin is supposed to come clean her house but she is lat request made: Ursula asks Iva if she could give her house key to her cousin when she arrives. Signer B reason for declining: Iva needs to go to the bank now to withdraw money. The bank closes in 15 minutes.
8:1, page 161.

7. Minidialogue 1
Signer A explain situation: Ursula and her brother are going to the zoo to help feed the animals. Her cousin is supposed to come clean her house but she is late. request made: Ursula asks Iva if she could give her house key to her cousin when she arrives. Signer B reason for declining: Iva needs to go to the bank now to withdraw money. The bank closes in 15 minutes.
8:1, page 161.

8. Minidialogue 1
Signer A explain situation: Ursula and her brother are going to the zoo to help feed the animals. Her cousin is supposed to come clean her house but she is late. request made: Ursula asks Iva if she could give her house key to her cousin when she arrives. Signer B reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

9. Minidialogue 1
Signer A explain situation: Ursula and her brother are going to the zoo to help feed the animals. Her cousin is supposed to come clean her house but she is late. request made: Ursula asks Iva if she could give her house key to her cousin when she arrives. Signer B reason for declining: Iva needs to go to the bank now to withdraw money. The bank closes in 15 minutes.
8:1, page 161.

10. Minidialogue 2
Signer A
explain situation: David’s teacher asks that he remain in class to finish his story. His car is parked some distance away and his parking meter is about to expire. request made: David asks John if he would take his money and feed his parking meter.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

11. Minidialogue 2
Signer A
explain situation: David’s teacher asks that he remain in class to finish his story. His car is parked some distance away and his parking meter is about to expire.
request made: David asks John if he would take his money and feed his parking meter.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

12. Minidialogue 2
Signer A
explain situation: David’s teacher asks that he remain in class to finish his story. His car is parked some distance away and his parking meter is about to expire.
request made: David asks John if he would take his money and feed his parking meter.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

13. Minidialogue 2
Signer A
explain situation: David’s teacher asks that he remain in class to finish his story. His car is parked some distance away and his parking meter is about to expire.
request made: David asks John if he would take his money and feed his parking meter.
Signer B
reason for declining: John is late for his class, needs to go now.
8:1, page 161.

14. Minidialogue 3
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne bought a TV and a DVR, but the instructions for connecting them are written in a character-based language.
request made: Since Melvin has the same set, Suzanne asks if he can come help her connect the TV and the DVR.
Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin is also clueless about connecting the set. When he bought the set, the store sent someone to deliver and connect the set.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

15. Minidialogue 3
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne bought a TV and a DVR, but the instructions for connecting them are written in a character-based language.
request made: Since Melvin has the same set, Suzanne asks if he can come help her connect the TV and the DVR.
Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin is also clueless about connecting the set. When he bought the set, the store sent someone to deliver and connect the set.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

16. Minidialogue 3
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne bought a TV and a DVR, but the instructions for connecting them are written in a character-based language.
request made: Since Melvin has the same set, Suzanne asks if he can come help her connect the TV and the DVR.
Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin is also clueless about connecting the set. When he bought the set, the store sent someone to deliver and connect the set.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

17. Minidialogue 3
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne bought a TV and a DVR, but the instructions for connecting them are written in a character-based language.
request made: Since Melvin has the same set, Suzanne asks if he can come help her connect the TV and the DVR.
Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin is also clueless about connecting the set. When he bought the set, the store sent someone to deliver and connect the set.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

18. Minidialogue 3
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne bought a TV and a DVR, but the instructions for connecting them are written in a character-based language.
request made: Since Melvin has the same set, Suzanne asks if he can come help her connect the TV and the DVR.
Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin is also clueless about connecting the set. When he bought the set, the store sent someone to deliver and connect the set.
suggested solution: Call Chad because he knows how to do it and he is good at it.
8:1, page 161.
Edit: Delete Rule at bottom.
Really? It’s the standard rule on every slide. Seems weird.

19. Minidialogue 4
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne doesn't know how to order an ASL book online.
request made: Suzanne asks Amber if she can show her how to order the book.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

20. Minidialogue 4
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne doesn't know how to order an ASL book online.
request made: Suzanne asks Amber if she can show her how to order the book.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

21. Minidialogue 4
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne doesn't know how to order an ASL book online.
request made: Suzanne asks Amber if she can show her how to order the book.
Signer B
reason for declining:
8:1, page 161.

22. Minidialogue 4
Signer A
explain situation: Suzanne doesn't know how to order an ASL book online.
request made: Suzanne asks Amber if she can show her how to order the book.
Signer B
reason for declining: Amber says she doesn't know either, but they can try to learn how to do it together.
8:1, page 161.

23. Minidialogue 5
Signer A
explain situation: Derrick has been waiting for his friend to come take him to work. request made: Derrick asks if Melvin can drive him to work. Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin’s partner is using the car now.
suggested solution: Call Yellow Cab.
8:1, page 161.

24. Minidialogue 5
Signer A
explain situation: Derrick has been waiting for his friend to come take him to work. request made: Derrick asks if Melvin can drive him to work. Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin’s partner is using the car now.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

25. Minidialogue 5
Signer A
explain situation: Derrick has been waiting for his friend to come take him to work. request made: Derrick asks if Melvin can drive him to work. Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin’s partner is using the car now.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

26. Minidialogue 5
Signer A
explain situation: Derrick has been waiting for his friend to come take him to work. request made: Derrick asks if Melvin can drive him to work. Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin’s partner is using the car now.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

27. Minidialogue 5
Signer A
explain situation: Derrick has been waiting for his friend to come take him to work. request made: Derrick asks if Melvin can drive him to work. Signer B
reason for declining: Melvin’s partner is using the car now.
suggested solution: Call Yellow Cab.
8:1, page 161.

28. Minidialogue 6
Signer A
explain situation: JT has to do 10 papers in his English class. He is way behind, and worse, he is a slow typist. Checks and confirms Lauren does type fast.
request made: asks Lauren to type his big stack of handwritten papers that he will complete by tonight. Signer B
reason for declining: Lauren has to work overtime tonight.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

29. Minidialogue 6
Signer A
explain situation: JT has to do 10 papers in his English class. He is way behind, and worse, he is a slow typist. Checks and confirms Lauren does type fast.
request made: asks Lauren to type his big stack of handwritten papers that he will complete by tonight. Signer B
reason for declining: Lauren has to work overtime tonight.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

30. Minidialogue 6
Signer A
explain situation: JT has to do 10 papers in his English class. He is way behind, and worse, he is a slow typist. Checks and confirms Lauren does type fast.
request made: Asks Lauren to type his big stack of handwritten papers that he will complete by tonight. Signer B
reason for declining: Lauren has to work overtime tonight.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

31. Minidialogue 6
Signer A
explain situation: JT has to do 10 papers in his English class. He is way behind, and worse, he is a slow typist. Checks and confirms Lauren does type fast.
request made: Asks Lauren to type his big stack of handwritten papers that he will complete by tonight. Signer B
reason for declining: Lauren has to work overtime tonight.
suggested solution:
8:1, page 161.

32. Minidialogue 6
Signer A
explain situation: JT has to do 10 papers in his English class. He is way behind, and worse, he is a slow typist. Checks and confirms Lauren does type fast.
request made: Asks Lauren to type his big stack of handwritten papers that he will complete by tonight. Signer B
reason for declining: Lauren has to work overtime tonight.
suggested solution: Lauren can do it tomorrow night.
8:1, page 161.

33. Lesson 8:2 Talking About Months
Homework Follow-Up

34. Ask five questions that require your partner to name a month.
8:2, page 169.

35. Signer A: Ask what month it is B: Give month
8:2, page 164.

36. ASL Phrases Part II Serious, nothing to laugh about.
A feeling "flat" or "very small" when you have made a blunder or something you thought was correct turns out to be wrong.
Feel stupid, wish I had kept my mouth shut, guilty
Suddenly stricken ill, or hurt, laid-up.
Feeling upset or angry; stew in.
Very upset
Consume time, gas, money.
Passionate, horny.
I felt like a fool, gulp! oops!
Humiliated, embarrassed.
Gullible, Somebody easily fooled
Serious business, no play thing, legitimately or actually – “True Business”

37. ASL Phrases Part II Perform badly.
Make the most of by what you have, do the best you can, barely make ends meet.
No problem, it means nothing to me.
Cannot stay on the topic, talking all over the place
Please clarify
What for?, Why?, What’s the purpose of it?
Skillful, expert
A) Shocked. B) Can't think anymore, mind too tired to think.
I can't think or take-in anymore just now, or my brain is tired and full.
A) Warped, screw loose, wacko, batty B) Work hard for something.
Similar to English idiom – “Blow one’s top”
Don’t underestimate me, don’t count me out, you think I’m nobody think again.

38. ASL Phrases Part II
Don’t push me around, watch your step buddy, not to be taken lightly.
Mind on the same thing, can’t let go, mind is stuck on it.
Blockhead, nitwit, stupid.
Feeble minded, not too bright

39. Homework 12:2 Storytelling
SPA #3
“The Tailor”

40. Homework 12:2 Guidelines: Your Version (p. 397)

41. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

42. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

43. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

44. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

45. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

46. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

47. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

48. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

49. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

50. My Favorite Leather Jacket
Explain why Justin rejected the first two jackets before finding the one he liked. The first one had flowery stitches. The second one had too many zippers.
2. Describe the coat he bought. Plain long sleeved brown leather jacket with side pockets and zips up the front.
3. Describe or draw the first change and tell why change was made. Cut off collar so helmet can fit properly.
4. Describe or draw the second change and tell why change was made. Sew zipper to side pockets so the keys won’t fall out.
5. Describe or draw the third change and tell why change was made. Glue on metal elbow patches for safety reasons.
12:2, page 760.

51. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

52. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

53. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

54. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

55. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

56. Reasons for Change
12:2, page 760.

57. Changes made with: tell problem or reason for change
(transition) what change was made
describe cut
tell the part was removed or describe the new look
tell how you feel about the change (nod)
12:2, page 762.

58. Changes made with: tell problem or reason for change
(transition) what change was made
tell how adornment is attached
tell how you feel about the change (nod)
12:2, page 763.

59. Changes made by gluing on adornment:
tell problem or reason for change
(transition) what change was made
tell how adornment is glued on
tell how you feel about the change (nod)
12:2, page 765.

60. Changes Made by Replacing Something
remove something
replace with something else
tell how you feel about the change
12:2, page 767.

61. Changes Made by Replacing Something
remove something
replace with something else
tell how you feel about the change
12:2, page 767.

62. Changes Made by Replacing Something
remove something
replace with something else
tell how you feel about the change
12:2, page 767.

63. Lesson 8:3 “Agreement Verbs”

64. Agreement Verbs 5.
8:3, page 171.

65. “from someone to another”
“from me to you”
• “from you to me”
“from someone to another”
8:3, page 172.

66. “from someone to another”
“from me to you”
• “from you to me”
“from someone to another”
8:3, page 172.

67. “from someone to another”
“from me to you”
• “from you to me”
“from someone to another”
8:3, page 172.

68. “from someone to another”
“from me to you”
• “from you to me”
“from someone to another”
8:3, page 172.

69. “from someone to another”
“from me to you”
• “from you to me”
“from someone to another”
8:3, page 172.

70. 8:3, page 174.

71. Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.
Lee told me that you have not paid him.
Renee told me you have not paid Lee.
You told me I have not paid Renee.
8:3, page 176.
Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.

72. Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.
I told Renee class is cancelled, then she called Lee with the news.
You told me class is cancelled, then I called Renee with the news.
Lee told Renee class is cancelled, then Renee called you with the news.
8:3, page 177.
Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.

73. Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.
Renee sent me the book but you haven’t paid her for it.
I sent you the book but Lee hasn’t paid me for it.
Lee sent Renee the book but I haven’t paid Lee for it.
8:3, page 177.
Remember Lee is on your left and Renee on your right.

74. Lesson 8:4 “Agreeing with Condition”

75. Request 1 Agree with condition (what must happen first)
8:4, page 181.
Agree with condition (what must happen first)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows, shift to side)
tell what you will do (“when” clause, nod)
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

76. Request 2 Agree with condition (what must happen first)
8:4, page 183.
Agree with condition (what must happen first)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows, shift to side)
tell what you will do (“when” clause, nod)
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

77. Request 3 Agree with condition (what must happen first)
8:4, page 184.
Agree with condition (what must happen first)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows, shift to side)
tell what you will do (“when” clause, nod)
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

78. Pair Practice Request 1 Request 2 Request 3
A: explain situation, make request
B: agree with condition (explain what must happen first)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows, shift to side)
tell what you will do (“when” clause, nod)
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)
8:4, page 185.

79. Request 4 Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
8:4, page 185.
Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows)
tell what is expected
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

80. Request 5 Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
8:4, page 187.
Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows)
tell what is expected
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

81. Request 6 Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
8:4, page 188.
Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows)
tell what is expected
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

82. Pair Practice Request 4 Request 5 Request 6
8:4, page 188.
Agree with condition (what is expected in return)
express willingness (nod)
give condition (raise head and brows)
tell what is expected
check if person agrees (raise brows, lean head forward, hold sign)

83. A: explain situation, make request B: agree with condition
what must happen first or
what is expected
8:4, page 191.

84. Lesson 8:5 “Negation 1”

85. Definition: used to express negation, denial, or refusal1.
Definition: used to express negation, denial, or refusal 2.
Definition: to lack something; not present or doesn’t exist. 3.
Definition: (gesture) to warn or advise against doing something
8:5, page 195. 4.
Definition: not yet completed or accomplished

86. Definition: to prohibit; to forbid; to not allow5.
Definition: to have no desire to; to have no interest in doing something 6.
Definition: to prohibit; to forbid; to not allow
8:5, page 196. 7.
Definition: to refuse; not willing to

87. I don’t have your phone number. My nephew won’t eat peas.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 197.

88. There is no class Thursday. Don’t chew your nails.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 198.

89. You can’t smoke in restaurants. I haven’t met your mother.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 199.

90. Don’t forget to bring your book. I don’t want Jack to come.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 200.

91. I didn’t finish my homework. These cookies are sugar free.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 201.

92. You don’t have to pay me back. You should not read her mail.
Translating negative sentences
establish time if specified (raise brows)
establish location if specified (raise brows)
name the topic (raise brows)
end with a negation (shake head)
Be mindful there may be exceptions.
8:5, page 202.

93. Homework
Do Units 8:3 – 8:5

94. Sources:
Smith, C., Lentz, E. & Mikos, K. (2014)Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units DawnSignPress. San Diego, CA
Smith, C., Lentz, E., Mikos, K. (2008) Signing Naturally Units 1-6. Dawn Sign Press. San Diego, CA.
Zinza, Jason E. (2006) Master ASL! Sign Media, Inc. Burtonsville, MD.
Eastman, G. (1989) From Mime to Sign. T.J. Publishers, Inc. Silver Spring, MD.
Pictures from Microsoft Clip Arts