Cardinal Numbers Giving Directions

 What is an ordinal number? ◦ Used to rank things, such as first, second, third, fourth, etc. ◦ Give a sentence example.  What is cardinal number? ◦ Used in counting, such as one, two, three, four, etc. ◦ Give a sentence example.

 In ASL, how are the ordinal numbers “first” to “ninth” made? ◦ a twist of the wrist towards the body, with the hand in a more horizontal position than the position for cardinal numbers.  In ASL, how are the ordinal “tenth” and above made? ◦ Same form as the cardinal number, but add a fingerspelled “st” “nd” “rd” or “th” at the end of the number

 Must you always add the “th” to an ordinal number greater than 10? ◦ No, you do not always have to add the “th” to an ordinal to make it a cardinal if the context is clear

 #1 How do you indicate relative distance when giving directions? ◦ a) eye gaze / location agreement ◦ b) non-manual behaviors showing relative distance  (See #1) Explain what answer a) means. ◦ you must look in the direction you are indicating  (See #1) Using answer b) how do you show far? How do you show near? ◦ far – squinted eyes, slightly open mouth-“ahh” ◦ near – one side of face tight, eye squinted a bit, clenched teeth

 List the three steps (in order) that you follow when giving directions in ASL. ◦ a) give general location – approximate location such as the building or room ◦ b) identify a starting point from that general location ◦ c) give specific directions from that starting point

 1) Give the general location: “upstairs, on the fourth floor”  2) Identify starting point: “as your leave the elevator…”  3) give specific directions from the starting point: “turn left, pass the water fountain, and it’s the second door on your right”

 Explain the term “common reference point” as it is used in giving directions in ASL. When is this method of giving directions used? ◦ A common reference point is a place that you both know.

 Explain how you give directions in ASL using a “common reference point.” ◦ First you identify a common reference point and confirm that the other person knows where that place is. Then you begin your directions from that point.

 For example: for the same teacher’s office  1) Establish a common reference point: “you know the water fountain on the fourth floor?”  2) Give specific directions to the desired location: “pass the water fountain, and it’s on the second door on the right”