BEFORE WE START Open your book to page

BEFORE WE START… Open your book to page xv (the very first pages) and let’s take a look at “THINGS TO KNOW”…

Sign Space and Dominance The ASL Sign Space is approximately from waist to the top of the head. Dominance – Which Hand Do You Use the hand you write with in a one-handed sign. This is your dominant hand. Ambidextrous? Choose one hand stick with it.

FACIAL EXPRESSION More important than anything else in sign language is facial expression. Without facial expression, your “voice” is M-O-N-O-T-O-N-E Signers need to see your facial expression to know if you’re asking a question or making a statement. Hearing people might feel embarrassed at first. Don’t! You’re safe in here. No laughing at others allowed! Go ahead! Leave your inhibitions outside the door.

Precision Is Important During class, watch me carefully! If you do not get the sign correctly, you could be signing something else entirely. WATCH: SUMMER UGLY DRY

Precision and the Five Parameters Signs have five parts: Handshape I…………. . . vs. ……………. MY Palm Orientation NAME ……. . . . vs. ……………. CHAIR Location MOTHER …………. . vs. ……………FATHER Movement SNOW……………. . …vs. ……………RAIN Non-Manual Signals (facial expression) I UNDERSTAND ……vs. …………. . . I DON’T UNDERSTAND

IS ASL ENGLISH? ? ? NO WAY! ASL has a completely different grammatical structure. For example: there is no word “BE” (or AM, ARE, IS) in ASL is NOT hand signals in English word order.

EYE CONTACT This is one of the most important parts of ASL. You should watch and maintain eye contact. That means you look at the EYES more than the hands. Trust me and trust yourself. You can see the hands while you look at the eyes. In Deaf Culture (the Deaf World) looking away is rude. Watch me! Here’s how you sign EYE CONTACT

Question Sets Every unit we study, you will receive a question set. You can read ahead and fill out all the answers.

Master ASL Unit 1 Greetings and Responses

Meet the Characters (pg. 3) Look on Page 3 at the Master ASL characters. Become familiar with their faces. You will be seeing them through out the year in our book and the Student DVD. Take a minute to read about them.

The boys…

The girls…

The “teacher”

GREETINGS…

Greetings (pg. 4) Most commonly used greetings among the Hearing and the Deaf Hi, hello What’s Up How are you?

“How are you? ”& “What’s Up” Vocabulary (pg. 5) To be busy Nothing, not much Confused Same old, the usual Fine Sleepy To be good, well So-so To be happy To be tired

Practice with a partner: Person #1 Person #2 1. GREET PARTNER 2. ANSWER AND ASK HOW PARTNER IS DOING 1. GREET AND ASK HOW PARTNER IS DOING 2. TELL HOW YOU ARE DOING

Deixis (pronounced “dike – sis”) (pg. 6) If a person or object is not visible, point to an empty space and continue signing. Using the index finger to point is called DEIXIS. I, me You He, she, it We, us They You (plural)

Class Practice English: They are busy. She is happy. I am confused. We are happy. She’s good. I’m sleepy. ASL-GLOSS: THEY BUSY THEY SHE HAPPY SHE ME CONFUSED ME WE HAPPY WE SHE GOOD SHE ME SLEEPY ME

More Greetings (pg. 7) GOOD + _______ Morning Afternoon Evening, night

Vocabulary to Review Hello, Hi What’s Up? How are you? Busy Confused Fine Good Happy Nothing, not much Same old, the usual Sleepy So-s 0 Tired Morning Afternoon Evening, night

Review Continue I, me You He, she, it We, us You (plural) They

Introductions, Making Conversation, Signing Good-bye

Eyes on ASL (pg. 8) Maintain eye contact when signing to others or when others sign to you. NEW SIGNS! Eye Contact Hold On, Wait a Second Look at Me Pay Attention No eye Contact

Why do I point Twice? ? Pg. 9 Pointing back to yourself or the person you’re talking about shows completion of train of thought. This allows somebody else to begin signing without interrupting you. Using Deixis at the end of a sentence is called closing signal. Remember to use a closing signal when: Making a statement or comment about yourself or somebody else. Asking a question

Eyes on ASL #2 pg. 9 Always use a closing signal to complete a signed sentence. An ASL sentence lacking a closing signal is incomplete. What is a closing signal? Using a Deixis at the end of the sentence.

Accent Step page. 12 When fingerspelling your complete name, you don’t have to sign LAST NAME between the first and last name. Just briefly pause and continue. Barry Darrell

Eyes on ASL #3 pg. 10 (DVD) There are no such thing as a one-word answer or reply in American Sign Language. When responding to a question or statement, oneword replies are incomplete.

Introductions Vocabulary Pg. 12 Deaf Friend Hard of Hearing Introduce Meet My Nice Want Name

Classroom Exercise H Look on page 13 Practice signing the dialogue with a partner What are they signing?

Practice Sentences Pg. 9 & 11 English ASL - GLOSS What’s your name? YOU NAME WHAT YOU My name Kelly Boyd. ME NAME K-E-L-L-Y B-O-Y-D ME I want to introduce my friend. ME WANT INTRODUCE MY FRIEND. Her name is Lisa. SHE NAME L-I-S-A SHE

practice with partner (English) I want to introduce my friend Her name is Lisa. ASL Gloss ME WANT INTRODUCE MY FRIEND SHE NAME LISA SHE

A)I want introduce my friend her/his name is christina A)her/his name Barry B)Nice to meet you C)You too

Deaf Culture Notes Pg. 14 Read on page 14 about Interacting with Deaf People. Shoulder tap Hand wave Turn Off Voice

Making Conversation Pg. 17 American Sign Language Yes Bathroom No Go-to Please Learn Again, repeat To sign, sign language Thank you Slow, to slow down Use sign language, to sign fluently(alternate)

The Question Maker (pg. 15) Raising your eyebrows forms the Question. Maker, an expression that shows your are asking a question. Keep the eyebrows raised until you’ve completed signing the question. Notice the difference the question maker makes to the example on page 15. Raise your eyebrows!

Classroom Exercise J Look on page 16 Practice introducing yourself to a Deaf person explaining to them you are hearing and that you are learning sign language. HI, ME NAME fs-(YOUR NAME). ME HEARING. ME LEARNING SIGNLANGUAGE (or ASL) ME. When finished read the “Accent Step” at the bottom of the page. This activity should be done WITHOUT talking.

Accent Step (pg 17) When you use deixis, look towards the area you’re pointing to. This is called EYE GAZE and helps “hold” that location for the person or thing you’re signing about.

Review Ø Ø Ø ØEye contact Hi, hello ØHold on what’s up ØLook at me busy ØPay attention Confused ØDeaf Fine ØFriend Good, well ØHard of hearing Happy Nothing, not muchØHearing ØIntroduce Same old, the usual ØMeet Sleepy ØMy So-so ØNice Tired ØWant Deixis ØAmerican Sign Language Yes ØBathroom No ØTo go to ØTo learn ØI am , me ØYou are ØHe, she, it is ØWe are, us ØYou are (plural) ØThey are ØEye contact ØPlease ØAgain, repeat ØTo sign, sign language ØSlow, to slow down ØThank you ØAfternoon ØEvening, night ØMorning

Accent Step (pg. 19) Don’t add the separate sign for you when signing see you later or see you tomorrow.

Farewell Vocabulary Pg. 20 Good bye Later Me too, same here See you, to see you See you later See you tomorrow Take care Tomorrow

Saying Good-bye Pg. 19 English ASL - GLOSS I’m happy to have met you! ME HAPPY MEET YOU Me too! I’ll see you tomorrow. SAME-AS ME SEE TOMORROW Yes, tomorrow morning. Take care! Good-bye YES TOMORROW MORNING TAKE CARE GOOD-BYE

Focus: “How do people learn American Sign Language? ” pg. 22 -23 Read on pages 22 – 23 Pay close attention to the new signs introduced on page 23. We will discuss once you have finished reading.

Which sign would you use?

Facial Expressions Page 24 - 32

New Vocabulary We will begin today’s lesson by learning some new signs…then we will go more in depth about using them!

Signing with Facial Expressions pg. 26 Blank face Bored Excited Facial Expressions Mad, angry Sad Sick Scared, afraid

Using NMS Vocabulary pg. 29 Can, may Can’t To know To like To understand Don’t know Don’t like Don’t understand I’m not, not me

What I want to know… pg. 24 Read “What I Want to Know” on page 24 This will help you understand ASL Grammar Be sure to take Cornell notes on this!! Be able to explain the highlighted terms according to ASL rules: Grammar Syntax Verb Object

Non Manual Signals pg. 25 NMS – (Non Manual Signals) are the various parts to a sign that are not sign on the hand. ASL adverbs are made by the eyes and eyebrows. ASL adjectives use the mouth, tongue and lips. One important group of NMS is facial expressions. PUT THIS IN YOUR NOTES!

Workbook Work: READ: p. 3 – “I want to know…” READ: p. 5 – #11 “Double Letters” and “ Accent Steps” READ: p. 6 – “I want to know…” PRACTICE: p. 5 – #11 : names with double letters PRACTICE: p. 5 -- #13 “More Introductions” PRACTICE: p. 6 -- #15 “Mc-names”

Numbers 21 – 30 (p. 71 in wkbk) We will now learn the 21 – 30. Take a look at page 71 and READ what it says at the top of the paper. Practice the numbers on your own for a few minutes, then we will try them together as a class and see how well you did!

Conversation Vocabulary (p. 30) To be absent I don’t mind Due, owe Favorite Movie Practice School Today, now

Facial Expressions pg. 25 Convey your tone of “voice” while you sign. Your facial expressions should match the meaning and content of what you’re signing so if you’re singing I am happy then look happy! Changing the Facial Expression modifies the meaning of the sign, even if the sign itself doesn’t change Look at the example on Page 25

Accent Step (pg 27) It is normal to feel awkward or uncomfortable making facial expressions at first, but with practice you will become more confident and skilled. Without them you can’t sign questions, show interest, or carry on a satisfying conversation. Think of learning facial expressions as a fun challenge!

Classroom Exercise pg 27 Look on page 27 at the Classroom Exercise R # 2 Matching: pair the vocabulary work with the NMS or Facial expression that best matches. NO TALKING: Raise your hand I will call on you. Remember to use your signs and keep your eyes on me at all times no side conversations with your friends.

Using NMS (pg 28) You have already begun using two important non-manual signals when you sign yes or no. These signs must be paired with two NMS called the head nod and the head shake. Use these non-manual signals when using yes or no or when you affirm or negate sentences. Gently nod or shake your head while signing your sentence instead wildly exaggerating your head movement. Look at the examples on page 28 to see how these NMS are used in ASL Sentences.

Classroom Exercise “W” P. 32 With partner, sign the sentences in section #1. One person signs the italics, the other what is in boldface. When finished, trade parts and do the exercise again.

Accent Steps (pg 28) You don’t need a separate sign for don’t and not. Just use the head shake while signing the sentence.

Using NMS (pg 28) English ASL - GLOSS Yes, I am Mia. YES I M-I-A I No, I’m not Deaf. NO I DEAF I They aren’t sick. THEY NOT-SICK THEY I didn’t go to the bathroom. I NOT-GO-TO BATHROOM I Yes, I’m learning how to sign. YES, I LEARN SIGN I

Let’s review and learn some NUMBERS! 21 - 30 Numbers 21 – 30 are some of the most mixed up numbers in ASL. They not hard, just “different” than most of the others. If you can count from 1 – 30 …everything else is EASY!!! Count to 20 with me, then I will show you 21 – 30!

Classroom Exercise V pg. 31 Practice signing the sentences on page 31. (no partner needed!) NO TALKING: Remember to use your signs. I want to see you practicing your signs!!! I will call on someone to tell us what each sentence says.

Goodbye Late Me too, same here To see, to see you See you later See you tomorrow Take care Tomorrow Blank face To be bored To be excited Facial expressions To be mad, angry To be absent To be sad I don’t mind, Do you mind? To be sick To be scared, afraid Due, owe Favorite Can, may Movie Can’t, may not Practice Don’t know School Don’t like Don’t understand Today, now Understand I’m not, not me To know To like

WE HAVE FINISHED UNIT 1!!! We will begin Unit 2, but you still have a test for Unit 1. We will take that test NEXT FRIDAY…so you can’t forget what you have learned!!

Partner Practice Find a partner and practice! Classroom Exercise “T” p. 29 #1 Classroom Exercise “U” p. 30 #2 KEEP PRACTICING, SWITCH ROLES, TAKE TURNS. . UNTIL I SAY “STOP”!

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! Absent Busy Afternoon Can, may Again, repeat Can’t, may not American sign language Confused Bathroom Deaf Blank face Don’t like bored Don’t understand

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! Due, owe Focus, pay attention Evening, night Friend Excited Go-to Eye contact Good, well Facial expressions Good-bye Favorite Happy Fine Hard of hearing

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! He, she, it Introduce Hearing Know Hello Last Hold on Later Homework Learn I am, me Like I don’t mind Look at me

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! Mad, angry Nice Me too, same here No Meet No eye contact Morning Nothing, not much Movie Please My Practice Name Sad

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! Same old, the usual Slow, to slow down Scared, afraid So-so School Take care See Thank you Sick They Sign, sign language Tired Sleepy Today, now

Review of all Unit 1 signs!!! Tomorrow Yes Turn off voice You Understand You (plural) Want We are, us What’s up

Review Unit 1!!! Count to 30 using your ASL numbers. What is a Deixis? Using the index finger to point to a person or object. What is a closing signal? Using the Deixis at the end of the sentence. How do you get a Deaf person’s attention? Tap their shoulder, wave your hand, stomp your foot on the floor, or flash the lights on and off.

Review Unit 1!!! When hearing and Deaf people are present, it is considered rude if you don’t ______. Sign What is the Question Maker? Raising of your eye brows indicating you’re asking a question. What is Eye Gaze? Looking towards the area you are pointing to when using Deixis.

Review Unit 1!!! What does NMS stand for? Non-Manual Signals What are Non-Manual Signals? The various parts to a sign that are not signed on the hands. (Ex. Facial expressions) ASL Adverbs are made by your… Eyes and eyebrows

Review Unit 1!!! ASL Adjectives are made by your… Mouth, tongue, and lips What are facial expressions? Convey the tone of your “voice” while you sign, show you are feeling What are two NMS that you already use? The head nod (yes) and head shake (no)