Signing Naturally Homework 9.11

Signing Naturally Homework 9.11 Review

Blocks Ahead: Use a closed '5' handshape moving or jumping forward to show distance.

"mm" (lips pursed): Indicates a moderate or average distance. signing naturally homework 9.11

Sample Exercise (Simulating 9.11)

Imagine you watch a 30-second video where a signer does the following:

The part that tripped me up:
Problem 3. The one where you have to explain why you were late to class. In English, I’d say: “I missed the bus because I forgot my wallet and had to run back inside.”
In ASL? That’s three scenes, two role shifts, and a cause-effect eyebrow raise. I kept signing it like a robot: ME FORGET WALLET. ME RUN BACK. BUS LEAVE. No connection. No flow. Signing Naturally Homework 9

Homework 9.11 specifically tests your ability to:

Gaze Shift: Where you look matters. If a character is taller, you look up; if they are shorter, you look down. (Eyebrows up for condition) WALLET FORGET

What Exactly Is Asked in Homework 9.11?

While the specific prompt may vary slightly by edition (the most common is the 2nd or 3rd edition with the yellow cover), 9.11 generally focuses on one of two tasks:

(Eyebrows up for condition) WALLET FORGET.
(Shift body, change expression) RUN BACK APARTMENT.
(Eyebrows neutral, point off-stage) BUS – LEAVE.
(Nod, sign) THAT WHY LATE.