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Facial Expression People usually tune out or become bored and disinterested when you sign without using facial expressions. Facial expressions not only convey emotion and meaning but ASL grammar as well. Sometimes what hearing people think is good enough falls short of what ASL requires Master ASL! incorporates exercises designed to improve your confidence and skill Practice the expressions You do not_ look as silly as you think! Precision is Important Signing clearly is the same as speaking clearly. Sloppy, uncertain signing is exactly like mumbling What are the three meanings (signs) used in the examples of careless errors made when signing? Summer Ugly Dry Making the right sign in the wrong place or vice versa affects meaning Be sure to practice often to gain confidence and improve your skills. ASL is Not English You must learn to think in ASL rather than using ASL signs matched to English words. If you mouth words or talk silently in English while signing, then you are NOT using American Sign Language. The best way to learn ASL or any foreign language is to keep an open mind and respect the differences between each language. Fingerspelling Fingerspelling is not a substitute for signs you should learn. Try to communicate in other ways before using fingerspelling. Learning to fingerspell is challenging for most ASL students, but remember it is a step by step process The Five Parameters of ASL Each ASL sign can be broken down and analyzed into five separate features called parameters. For a single sign to be correct, each of the five parameters must be used correct. * Copy each of the parameters in your own column to the right: Handshape 1) __________________ Palm Orientation 2) __________________ Location 3) __________________ Movement 4) __________________ Non-manual signals / facial expressions 5) ____________________ * Be ready to explain what each of these means. Illustrating American Sign Language Illustrating movement relies on the use of arrows to show different types of movements and changes. List the types of movement: arc straight line circle alternating in & out_ twist of wrist finger flick_ Make sure you have read all of the information carefully. Look over your notes and be ready to discuss the information and ask questions. You will have a quiz over this material! 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