Article: Signing Naturally — Homework 9.11

Your signs must match the actual physical layout being described. If an office is on the third floor, your pointing (indexing) and eye gaze should move upward. If you are describing a door on the right, your body should shift slightly, and your hand should indicate that specific side of the "hallway." Vocabulary Breakdown

  • Non-manual markers (NMMs): Use of facial expressions, head movements, and body language to convey emotions and attitudes.

    To succeed, you must recognize and apply three advanced ASL features: