Conveying Distance: UNIT III

Important Terms of the Unit: Spatial Agreement: The signing space in front of you and things in your environment to setup things you are signing about. Spatial referencing/indexing: your signing space by pointing with your fingers Signer’s perspective: the signer’s point of view or how the signer visualizes things while he/she is signing.

How to sign “Far Away” 1. Tilt head (in agreement with the direction) 2. squint eyes 3. open mouth slightly 4. Trace route: extend arm fully

How to sign “Moderate Distance” 1. tilt head (in agreement with direction) 2. pursue lips slightly 3. trace route: extend arm moderately

How to sign “very near/close” Tilt head (in agreement with the direction) “cs” behavior- Trace route: keep hand close to body (do not extend arm)

Practice Sentences The restroom is close by. The library is way too far away. The elevator is right around the corner. The bookstore is too close. The bus stop is a short distance away. The office is not far from here. The principal’s office is way out there. The police station is miles and miles away. North Carolina is nearby. Florida is far away.

“Close (very near), moderate distance Or far away?” Principal’s office Math classroom Counselor’s office Football field Students’ parking lot Your house The gym Cafeteria Snack machine Library Your car