CLASSIFIERS Handshapes that represent people objects and descriptions
CLASSIFIERS Handshapes that represent people, objects, and descriptions. Note: You cannot use the classifier without naming the object first.
TYPES OF CLASSIFIERS We will look at the types of classifiers
Size and Shape Specifiers (SASS) • Describe certain physical characteristics such as size, shape, depth and texture of a noun as well as indicate its location in space • Examples • CL: 1 Person walking, pencil, sprout, CL: B paper, a book, flat • • surface, or a pie CL: F – tube, spot, or small round item CL: B- Cup or cylinder shaped items CL: G- Small rectangular items Any others? • ASL Science • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ajiog 8 S 9 P 3 Y
What can you make? • Use a SASS classifier to describe something in the room.
Semantic Classifiers • Represent nouns and can indicate the location of that noun and it’s actions. • Example • CL: 3 - Car moving (any motorized vehicle) • CL: X- Person sneaking or slouched/sitting • CL: V- Person walking, 2 people walking, • Any others?
Semantic Classifiers • How could you use semantic classifiers to describe something?
Whole Body Classifiers • Using the body to represent a look or action • Examples • bird flying • a woman walk • a man with a 6 pack muscular body • a person behaving drunkenly
Whole Body Classifiers • How could you use body classifiers in a story? Demonstrate an example.
Body Part Classifiers • Describe parts of the body and its action by using designated handshapes and appropriate movements. It enhances the story and gives the reader a clearer picture. • Example • CL V: Eyes • CL F: Eyes • CL 1: Legs, Tail • CL B: Animal Ears • CL X: Eyebrows • CL 1+B: Heartbeat
Instrument Classifier • Describes how objects are handled or manipulated. The classifier adds specific information to the sign. • Example • steering a wheel • hammering a nail • throwing shoe at someone •
Instrument Classifiers • Demonstrate how you would use an instrument classifier to describe something or the use of something.
Locative Classifiers • Indicate the spatial relationship between two or more things. • Similar to prepositions in English (in, on, under, behind, above etc) • Car to Tree • Boy sitting on a tree • Person hiding behind rock
Locative Classifiers • Use the classifiers “tree” and “cat” to create a mini story (one sentence).
CLASSIFIER SUB CATEGORIES
Plural Classifiers • Shows more than one something • Row of cars • Books on a shelf • People standing • People sitting
Descriptive • Similar to SASSes, but shows movement and space • Pick up penny on floor
Element • Describes the look and action of the elements. • Gas, air, liquid, • Fire chimney blowing smoke • Waterfall • Roaring fire
Activity- Classifier Story • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-6 PZJXl. LQs. A • Watch the video. Identify a classifier from each of these categories and describes how he uses them. Turn it in for a grade. • Size and Shape Specifiers (SASS) • Semantic • Whole Body • Body Part • Instrument • Locative • Plural
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