Signing Naturally Homework 911 Review

Mastering Signing Naturally Unit 9.1: A Guide to "The Accident"

For American Sign Language (ASL) students using the Signing Naturally curriculum, Unit 9 marks a significant pivot from basic conversational skills to more complex narrative storytelling. Specifically, Homework 9.1 focuses on the famous "Accident" narrative.

Practice in a Mirror Because Role Shifting requires distinct body movements, you cannot practice this silently in your head. You must physically move. Watch yourself in a mirror to ensure your shoulder shifts are distinct enough for a viewer to understand which character you are embodying. signing naturally homework 911

  1. Exercise 1: Watch the signer in the video and repeat the following sentences:

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    In Unit 9.11 of Signing Naturally, the homework focus is on Giving Directions: Perspective Shift. You are typically asked to watch a video where signers give directions to various businesses and record both the location name and the reason for the visit. Homework 9.11 Answer Key Exercise 1: Watch the signer in the video

  2. Assessment criteria teachers use: accuracy (handshape/location/movement), fluency/naturalness, use of appropriate non-manual signals, comprehension in receptive tasks, cultural awareness.
  3. Tips to improve quickly: shadow model videos, slow practice to fix errors, use mirror and video feedback, practice with fluent signer, prioritize non-manual signals (facial grammar).

    4. Master Your ASL Skills: A Guide to Completing Signing Naturally Homework 9.11

    The Cultural Component: Asking "What Happened?"

    Part of Unit 9 focuses on the appropriate way to ask for and tell a narrative in Deaf culture.