Signing Naturally 1011
This write-up covers Units 10 and 11 Signing Naturally curriculum, which are part of the Level 1 "Units 7–12" sequence. These units focus on transitioning from basic descriptions to expressing nuanced opinions about people and discussing complex personal goals. Unit 10: Giving Opinions About Others
The "Tell a Story" Video Assignment Most instructors using Signing Naturally 1011 require students to watch a video of a Deaf native signer telling a story (usually "The Balloon Story" or "The Car Accident") and then answer comprehension questions. signing naturally 1011
Day 2: Master the Classifiers
Draw a picture of an accident scene. Practice describing it using ONLY classifiers. This write-up covers Units 10 and 11 Signing
- Start: “FROM FREEWAY EXIT [number]”
- Then sequence of moves: “TURN LEFT, GO STRAIGHT 2 BLOCKS, PASS GAS STATION, TURN RIGHT AT STOP SIGN, MY HOUSE on LEFT.”
Signing Naturally Units 10 and 11 focus on developing conversational fluency by teaching you how to describe personal qualities, express opinions, and narrate complex life events. Unit 10: Giving Opinions and Describing Qualities Start: “FROM FREEWAY EXIT [number]” Then sequence of
In the Signing Naturally curriculum (specifically Units 10 and 11), a review typically focuses on identifying personal characteristics, workplace habits, and family traits using advanced descriptive signs and sentence structures. Unit 10 & 11 Review Highlights
How do you change a tire or bake a cake in ASL? Unit 10 teaches you how to sequence instructions using chronological signs (First, Second, Next, Finally) and transition signals like "When" clauses. Unit 11: Sharing Information About Possessions