Don't watch the story yet. Review the blue vocabulary boxes at the start of Unit 10. Focus on:
: Using facial expressions to convey Melvin's exhaustion, the girl's persistence, and the parents' eventual frustration. Related Material in Unit 11 Signing Naturally Unit 11 - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu signing naturally 1011
Through the exercises in Signing Naturally , I learned that raising eyebrows, tilting the head, or puffing the cheeks are not merely theatrical additions but grammatical requirements. For example, distinguishing between a "Yes/No" question and a "Wh-" question relies entirely on the face. Initially, I felt self-conscious exaggerating my facial expressions. However, as I engaged with the video materials and classroom activities, I realized that without these markers, the signs are grammatically incomplete. This realization helped me understand that ASL is a holistic language involving the entire body, not just the hands. Don't watch the story yet
You’ll notice specific facial expressions used for distance—like squinting eyes and "cs" (cheek to shoulder) to indicate something is very close. 2. Unit 11: Making Suggestions and Requests Related Material in Unit 11 Signing Naturally Unit
In English, we say, "If it rains, I will stay home." In ASL, this structure is specific regarding facial grammar (non-manual markers).
These units rely heavily on body language and facial expressions. Record yourself signing a set of directions and watch it back. Can you follow your own map?