Signing Naturally Homework 9.11 New!

To successfully navigate the homework videos, you must train your eyes to look for specific ASL grammatical structures rather than trying to translate sign-for-sign into English. 1. Fingerspelling and Number Recognition

This is often the most challenging part of Homework 9.11 for receptive skills development. Signers will communicate names, street addresses, and contact information rapidly.

| Pitfall | Why It Happens | Fix | |---------|----------------|-----| | Signing in English word order | Thinking in English | Think in images and movement first. | | Forgetting facial expressions | Focusing only on hands | Raise brows for topic, furrow for WH-questions, puff cheeks for “too much.” | | Mixing up classifier handshapes | Lack of practice | Drill classifier pairs: CL:3 (car) vs. CL:3-claw (motorcycle). | | Losing spatial consistency | Moving hands randomly | Physically point to the same spot in space each time for the same object. |

: Always use your eyebrows; raise them when naming the street or landmark before giving the next direction.

Moves from the giver to the receiver. A double-handed "GIVE" can be used to show giving to multiple people or a group. 4. HELP (to help someone)

"MM" mouth morpheme (purse lips slightly, moderate nod).

Understanding that directions and locations are framed from the person signing, requiring the listener to mentally flip the layout.

If you struggle with 9.11, go back to the dialogues in the Signing Naturally textbook for Unit 9 and practice the NMMs for conditionals in front of a mirror.

A: Not always. Some sources list Unit 9 as being about "Making requests", while others clearly state it's about "Describing places". It's important to check your specific workbook edition and your instructor's guidance. If your workbook is Units 7-12 , Unit 9 is almost certainly focused on describing locations.

When giving directions in ASL, the "Perspective Shift" is crucial:

A: This is a common problem. First, check your school's library. Many keep copies of the DVDs on reserve. You can also check with your instructor or classmates, or look for digital access codes that might have come with your new workbook. If all else fails, you may need to purchase the workbook again or find a used copy that includes the DVDs, making sure that the discs are included before you buy.

Your instructor is not being cruel. This homework is the bridge to Unit 10 (Giving Directions/Describing Places) and Unit 11 (Discussing Plans and Goals). If you cannot sequence a story in ASL, you cannot give emergency directions or explain a complex schedule. Mastery of 9.11 means you have moved from signing words to signing thoughts .

This specific homework exercise focuses on translating mapped directions into 3D spatial execution.

Mastering Signing Naturally Unit 9.11: Homework Guide and Key Concepts

Trace the route from the starting point as if you are standing exactly where the signer is standing. 3. Weak Hand as a Reference Point (Locatives)

Interpreting facial expressions and head movements that change the meaning of a sign or indicate a transition in the conversation. Key ASL Grammatical Structures in Homework 9.11