minutes-- p. 2 Red MASL!- learn these signs (page number shows you where) 2. Grammar Clinic- with teacher Skill and Skill #: ASL Gloss (#16, 17) Question Formation (#11, 12) 5 Parameters (#14) ASL Word Order (#21)

Imagine a drama/play– First you set the time/period Then you set the stage Next the actors walk on Finally, Action!!!

ASL: TIMEOBJECTSUBJECTVERB YESTERDAY SCHOOL ME ABSENT, SICK I was absent/out sick from school yesterday. or I was absent from school yesterday because I was sick. Practice forming some sentences in this manner- you can do it!

Remember: Time, Object, Subject, Verb Unscramble these sentences: I will go to school tomorrow. (English) ASL Signs: SCHOOL, GO, ME, TOMORROW In what order?--- Answer: TOMORROW SCHOOLMEGO

_ _ NEG READY ME ______ __Y/N UNDERSTAND An ASL Gloss is a way to write what we see on the hands ASL is not a written language- this is only written to study ASL Each sign is written in all capital letters A dash - connects two English words that create only one sign eg. NOT-YET The line above the signs indicates non-manual signals (face, etc.)

Yes/No questions (questions that can be answered with a yes or a no) Eyebrows up (raised the entire sentence) Slightly higher at the very end

Wh-word Questions Eyebrows go down Lowered once the wh-word is signed, over the wh-word and the rest of the sentence; slightly lower at the end of the sentence Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, For-For (What for)

Each must be formed correctly to make an accurate sign

NMS Handshape Palm Orientation Location Movement