Learn ASL Grammar and Sentence Formation

Explore ASL grammar concepts, including question formation, 5 parameters, word order, and sentence structure. Practice forming sentences and unscrambling words. Understand ASL gloss and how each sign is written. Learn to ask yes/no and wh-word questions accurately in ASL. Enhance your communication skills through visual storytelling in ASL.

• ASL
• Grammar
• Sentence Formation
• Communication
• Visual Storytelling

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1. 1. 15-20 minutes-- p. 2 Red MASL!- learn these signs (page number shows you where) 2. Grammar Clinic- with teacher Skill and Skill #: ASL Gloss (#16, 17) Question Formation (#11, 12) 5 Parameters (#14) ASL Word Order (#21)

2. Imagine a drama/play First you set the time/period Then you set the stage Next the actors walk on Finally, Action!!!

3. ASL: TIME OBJECT SUBJECT VERB YESTERDAY SCHOOL ME ABSENT, SICK I was absent/out sick from school yesterday. or I was absent from school yesterday because I was sick. Practice forming some sentences in this manner- you can do it!

4. Remember: Time, Object, Subject, Verb Unscramble these sentences: I will go to school tomorrow. (English) ASL Signs: SCHOOL, GO, ME, TOMORROW In what order?--- Answer: TOMORROW SCHOOL ME GO

5. An ASL Gloss is a way to write what we see on the hands Each sign is written in all capital letters A dash - connects two English words that create only one sign eg. NOT-YET ASL is not a written language- this is only written to study ASL The line above the signs indicates non-manual signals (face, etc.) _ _ NEG READY ME ______ __Y/N UNDERSTAND

6. Yes/No questions (questions that can be answered with a yes or a no) Eyebrows up (raised the entire sentence) Slightly higher at the very end

7. Wh-word Questions Eyebrows go down Lowered once the wh-word is signed, over the wh-word and the rest of the sentence; slightly lower at the end of the sentence Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, For-For ( What for )

8. Each must be formed correctly to make an accurate sign

14. NMS Handshape Palm Orientation Location Movement