1. Topics and Sentence Structure
Giving Directions
Topics and Sentence Structure

2. Vocabulary Review CAFETERIA GLASS SODA POP LOBBY WATER FOUNTAIN DOOR
BOOKSTORE ELEVATOR VENDING MACHINE
HALL NEWSPAPER BULLETIN BOARD
ESPRESSO CAFÉ WINDOW BUILDING
OFFICE STAIRS GYM/ SAC
LIBRARY POSTER COPY CENTER
REGISTRATION FLYER FIRE ALARM
INFO CENTER ENTRANCE EXTINGUISHER
CENTRAL STORE EXIT BULLETIN
CAMPUS SECURITY SIGNBOARD FLAG
LAB PAY PHONE AREA
MEN’S/WOMEN’S BATHROOM MILK
CANDY

3. Rule of thumb in ASL: Set up what you are talking about first (topic)
THEN add details
Very IMPORTANT when we are asking for and giving directions

4. GRAMMAR: Giving Directions
A: Express Needs, PLACE, WHERE?
B: PLACE, give directions
______T_ = (topic, eyebrows up)

5. A: Express Needs, PLACE where?
Topic (place or thing you are talking about)
Me hungry, want food
Cafeteria
Where?
Me need buy book
Bookstore
Me look-for teacher
Office
Me need go-to bathroom
Bathroom
Me need register class
Registration office

6. B: PLACE, give directions
TOPIC (the place or thing you
are talking about)
GIVE Directions (NEAR-TO, NEXT-TO, ACROSS-FROM), (Distance: close by, moderate, very far) and spatial references (pointing)
Begin by referring to objects or places NEARBY then give information about where it is located. (optional to sign the place/thing again)
Candy machine
Water fountain, ACROSS-FROM, point at candy machine
Library
Trash, NEXT-TO door
Clock
Poster, (point to space on top of poster)
ATM
NEAR-TO women’s bathroom

7. Instructions for activity:
- Take turns asking for directions using the following locations below.
- Repeat partner’s directions and confirm (RIGHT?)
*Remember to raise your eyebrows when required.
* You may need to go back and forth several times before the person asking directions understands where to go. This is a normal part of the communication process.

8. Starting Location: Classroom 1114
Men’s/women’s toilet
ASL Lab
Child care center
ATM

9. Starting location: Registration office (facing cafeteria)
Copy Center
Library
Campus Security Office
Classroom 1114

10. Starting Location: ASL Lab
Kitchen
Registration Office
Cafeteria
Copy Center
Espresso Cafe