| Reaction Sign | Meaning | | :--- | :--- | | SHOCKED | A reaction to something surprisingly tragic or unexpected | | ASTONISHED: JAW-DROP | A reaction to something hard to believe | | SQUEEZE-THROAT | A sheepish reaction after realizing you made a fool of yourself | | DISGUSTED | An annoyed reaction toward yourself for making an obvious mistake | | EMBARRASSED | A reaction to being caught in a predicament by others | | JUMP-JOY | An elated, overjoyed reaction | | RELIEVED | A reaction of being freed from a worry | | TOUCH-HEART | A sentimental reaction to something heartwarming or heartbreaking | | FEEL DISAPPOINTED | A reaction of being let down | | PUZZLED | A reaction of uncertainty about what's going on |

Inflecting verbs. Many ASL verbs change their movement to indicate who is doing the action to whom (e.g., "you-GIVE-me" vs. "i-GIVE-you"). Unit 10: Talking About Places and Events

Mapping out neighborhoods, identifying specific stores, and giving multi-step directions.

Use the videos provided in the Signing Naturally workbook. Units 10 and 11 feature faster, more natural signing speeds. Watch the stories multiple times without looking at the English prompts.

Introduction etiquette often involves sharing your connection to the Deaf community (e.g., who your teacher is, where you go to school) to establish trust and context. Proven Strategies for Studying Signing Naturally

This section covers how to talk about what you know—or don't know—how to do.

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This is the "Medical/Health" unit. You learn to describe symptoms, give advice, and discuss wellness. It requires a high level of Non-Manual Markers (NMMs) to show the intensity of a headache or the persistence of a cough.

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: When watching the videos, don’t panic if you miss a single sign. Look at the entire sentence, the facial expressions, and the context to understand the meaning.

The Signing Naturally curriculum is designed for immersion. Avoid looking up English translations of signs; instead, watch the Deaf signers in the videos and mimic their rhythm and movement . 5. Why This Level Matters

If you are a student of American Sign Language (ASL), you know that the journey from basic signs to fluid conversation is a steep climb. is the gold-standard curriculum used in colleges across North America, and moving into Units 10 and 11 marks a major milestone.

ASL exists in three-dimensional space. When pointing to a place, a person, or an object, your signs must point to the actual, literal direction of that object. If a bathroom is to your left, you must sign "bathroom" and point to the left. Signer's Perspective

It isn't just about signs; it’s about Deaf Culture . The units teach "attending behaviors" (how to get someone's attention), the importance of eye contact, and the history of the Deaf community, ensuring students don't just speak the language, but respect the people who own it.

Building upon the vocabulary of Unit 10, Unit 11 shifts focus to longer, more complex narratives and refined storytelling techniques. This unit tests the ability to connect events, use spatial mapping for characters, and maintain consistent role-shifting. Core Focus Areas in Unit 11

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If you are struggling with a (like role-shifting, contrastive structure, or WH-questions).

Learning to use body shifting and facial expressions to represent different people in a story.

This unit expands on ways to modify signs to show intensity (e.g., "very," "hardly," "slowly," "fast").