ASL 1-Day 2 ASSIGNED SEATING Warm up: Practice introduction with partner. Copy these CHALLENGE QUESTIONS, make sure to leave space. When should FS (finger-spelling) be implemented? What is the GLOSS symbol for lexicalized signs? What are 5 parameters of a sign? What does the term GLOSSING mean? Define PRONOMINALIZATION.

Formal Introduction A] GOOD MORNING/AFTERNOON I NAME -?- I DEAF/HH/HEARING/y. YOU NAME WHAT?/wh B] HELLO. I NAME -?- I DEAF/HH/HEARING I. A] NICE MEET YOU. B] NICE MEET YOU SAME. A] BYE. B] BYE. Informal Introduction A] #HI- WHAT-UP?/wh I NAME-?- I DEAF/HH/HEARING/y. YOU NAME WHAT?/wh B] HI- I NAME -?- I DEAF/ HH/HEARING I. A] COOL. NICE+MEET-you. B] NICE+MEET-you SAME./y A] SEE LATER. BYE B] SEE LATER. BYE

Parameters of a sign The 5 parameters are: 1. Handshape The handshape difference between two signs can be very slight but can lead to some embarrassing or comical errors. Some of the most common errors are between D/F, S/A, or D / #1. 2. Palm Orientation Palm Orientation errors are easy to make if you are unsure whether a sign faces up, down, left, or right. Often these mistakes are big and obvious, and can feel uncomfortable. 3. Location Avoid making location errors by remembering most signs are made in front of your body in a comfortable location. Sometimes changing the location of a sign can change a sign from male to female, or from past to present. If your arms feel awkward, it is a clue the sign’s location may be wrong.

Parameters Cont. 4. Movement Movement affects meaning. Once again if your arms feel awkward or constricted, check the sign’s movement parameter. Some signs have specific movement and if done in the wrong direction can mean something else completely. Some signs movement will change depending on the subject-verb agreement. We will get into more detail later. 5.Non-Manual Signals/Facial Expressions These are the hardest but the often the most important elements of a sign. Specific non-manual signals (NMS) alter the meaning of a sign. NMS consist of head nods/shakes, eyebrows, mouth, lips, tongue, cheeks, and shoulders each carry meaning that can be attached to a sign. Some signs have what we call a neutral expression; you are not happy or sad, no emotion is used for this sign. If you sign something without giving the proper facial expression or using the appropriate non-manual signals, the meaning of your sentence can be lost or misconstrued. Remember, your facial expression should match the meaning and content of what you’re signing so if you’re signing I am happy, then look happy!

Glossing What does the word glossing mean? "Glossing" is what you call it when you write one language in another. The written information is known as "gloss." When we see someone signing and we write it down or type it out sign for sign and include various notations to account for the facial and body grammar that goes with the signs--we are "glossing ASL.” Ex. See Handout

What is Pronominalization? Pronominalization - Pronouns are indicated by pointing to either a person or thing that is present, or a place in the signing spage that is used as a referent point for a person or thing. Pointing is mostly done with the index finger, but eye gazing and other handshapes are sometimes used. Glossed Example: MY BROTHER, HE VISIT ME English: My brother is visiting me. In this case, the pronominalization was when "he" was used; you could either be pointing at the brother or a spot in your signing space to refer to as "he".

ASL Glossing ASL Gloss: GIRL TALL SHE NAME L-I-S-A SHE. GIRL SHE NAME HANNAH(fs) SHE. BOY SHORT HE NAME T-O-M HE. BOY HE NAME SCOTT(fs) HE. BOY JIM(fs)- GIRL JENNA(fs)- THEY FRIENDS THEY. Challenge Questions: What does the term GLOSSING mean? Define PRONOMINALIZATION.

Home Learning Complete CHALLENGE ? #1-5 Practice fingerspelling: *Your first and last name *#Fletcher #HS Additional INTERPRETIVE practice: http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/fingerspell.cgi