Signing Naturally - Homework 911

Without access to the specific content of the homework, I can offer some general guidance on how to approach it:

2. Vocabulary Focus: Countries

Homework 9:11 often introduces the signs for various countries. Signing Naturally teaches that while many country signs are initialized (using the first letter of the English word), many are changing to reflect the country's own name for itself or to remove initialized signs.

Common Country Signs to Know:

• United States (America): Interlocked fingers of both hands (modified 'A' handshapes) moving in a circle.
• Canada: The thumb of the right 'A' hand strikes the chest on the left side (where a flag patch would be).
• Mexico: Usually signed with an 'M' handshape moving down from the forehead (note: this is an initialized sign; some Deaf signers use a descriptive sign referencing the sombrero or geography).
• France: The 'F' handshape moves across the chest.
• Germany: The index finger points to the forehead and moves slightly (referencing the helmet).
• Japan: The 'N' or 'J' handshape near the eye, or the pinky finger outlining the shape of a kimono sleeve.
• China: The index finger draws a line across the chest (left to right).

2. Reverse Dictionary for Homework Clues

Can't identify a sign in your homework? Describe it:

• "A flat hand tapping the chin twice" = "THANK YOU" or "APPRECIATE" (depending on context).
• "Two F handshapes circling each other" = "FRIENDS."

Use Handspeak or Lifeprint (Bill Vicars' site) as a reverse ASL dictionary. signing naturally homework 911

3. Verbs of Motion and Location

Homework 9.1 relies heavily on classifiers to show movement.

• Vehicle Classifiers: You will likely use the "3" handshape (representing a vehicle) to show how the cars moved, turned, or collided.
• Path Movement: You cannot simply say "the car turned." You must show how it turned—was it a sharp U-turn or a gentle curve? Did it back up slowly or speedily?

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Conclusion

Signing Naturally Homework 9.1 is a rite of passage for ASL students. It bridges the gap between "functional" signing and "expressive" signing. By focusing on your spatial mapping, perfecting your role shifting, and using the correct classifiers for vehicle movement, you will not only complete your homework but also take a massive step forward in your fluency.

A. Habitual (Regularly/Often)

This form indicates that an action happens repeatedly or on a regular basis. United States (America): Interlocked fingers of both hands

• Movement: The sign is repeated in a smooth, circular, or elliptical motion.
• Non-Manual Markers (NMM): The facial expression is usually relaxed. You may use the "th" mouth shape (tongue slightly between teeth) to indicate routine or casualness.
• Example: The sign EAT.
  • Standard: Single movement bringing food to mouth.
  • Habitual: Repeated, circular movement bringing hand to mouth multiple times (e.g., "I eat breakfast every day").