CLASSIFERS Mrs. Barrera
Definition Classifiers are hand shapes that represents and/or describe shapes, size, things and location. It does not replace a sign. Classifiers ADD information.
What are classifiers? Replaces a noun after having stated the noun Clarifies a message More efficient
Why are classifiers helpful? Show movement, location, and appearance Show where and how something moves Show what it looks like Where it is located
How do you write classifiers in ASL gloss? CL: B CL:BB CL: C CL:CC CL: CLAW 5
Letter classifiers CL:A- Statue, placement of items on a table CL: B- time marker, 4 people together (standing, walking), walls, floors CL:BB – Any flat surface or to show how surfaces look, shelves, flat objects
Some more CL:C- cup, trash can, large pipe, shape of something CL:CC- A garbage can, a telephone pole CL:F- coins, buttons, eyes moving back and forth, pearl necklace, shape of cigar CL:G- eyebrows, mouth, mustache, collar, bird beak
More letter classifiers CL:S- show a head- nodding CL:U, CL:V- people sitting or standing, thin objects, diving board, tie
Handshape classifiers CL:ILY- bird, airplane flying CL:L- show shape of objects- picture frame, clocks, lakes, or size CL:O- pipes, handlebars, hose CL: CLAW 5- A building, setting of a house,
CL: BB Books Paper
CL: V Standing up Sitting down Seating arrangement
CL: C Cups Bottles
Other Classifiers Plates (CL:L) Candy bar, a thin book(CL: G) Buttons, buttons, or poles (CL: F)
CL: 1 Person People Markers
CL: 3 Cars Boats Trucks
Number Classifiers CL:1- person, time marker CL:2- two people CL:3- vehicle, animal CL:4- 4 people, hair style CL:5- 5 people walking, leaves falling, hair style,
Classifier Assignment! Look through your old magazine or catalogs at home. Pick 5 things that you can describe using classifiers! Cut out and paste pictures on construction paper. Label the classifier symbols You will describe your pictures in class!
Your Evaluation You will be graded on your creativity of pictures on paper You will be graded on your classifier presentation in class. DUE DATE: MONDAY OCT 12, 2008