Transcript Master ASL Unit Two

Master ASL Unit Two
“Directionality”
American Sign Language I
Lamar High School
Mrs. Stokes
What is directionality?
• The meaning of some signs in ASL can
change, based on the way some signs are
moved. This feature of ASL is called
directionality.
• Hint: If you want to sign something being
done to, for, or with you, then the sign
tends to be directional.
The directional verb “HELP”
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HELP~ME
HELP~YOU
HELP~US
HELP~HER/HIM
HELP~THEM
Note: You don’t need to add the sign for the
pronouns above-they are included in the sign!
Comprehension Check
• Use the correct form of help in each sentence.
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Please help me.
I can help you.
He/She can help you.
Help us.
Help them.
You help ___________.
Other Directional Verbs
• Give
• Move
More Directionality Practice
• Please give me a pencil.
• May I move your paper?
• She will help you.
Questions???
Number your paper 1-9
• You will write down one directional verb for each
signed sentence: help, move, or give
• Each sentence will be signed twice only.
• Testing rules will apply.
Good Luck!