Signing Naturally Unit 14
Dialogues Expressive Assignment
You and your partner will choose 3 different conversations from Unit 14. You will each
be Person A in one of the conversations. Use vocabulary from the unit to create your
dialogues. You will 1) Gloss the dialogues; 2) Practice signing and 3) Videotape all
three conversations and submit for grading.
Dialogue Option 1:
Signer A:
B:
A:
B:
express concern
complain about present condition
(recurring /continuous)
Empathize & make suggestion
respond
Dialogue Option 2:
Signer A:
B:
A:
complain about (choose one):
pet
children
roommate
brother or sister
neighbor
empathize, then suggest
respond
Dialogue Option 3:
Signer A:
give reason, make request
B:
decline, explain why, suggest another time/solution
A and B:negotiate until you agree on the best time/solution
Dialogue Option 4:
Signer A:
B:
A:
B:
A:
Name:
Period:
ask request/permission
ask for clarification
clarify
respond (choose one)
1) agree, with condition
2) agree, tell shortcomings
3) decline, tell why
4) decline, suggest other solution
5) hedge
respond
Unit 14 Expressive Grading Sheet
All components included in conversation:
Trouble signs:
Conversation 1
___/10
Conversation 2
___/10
Conversation 3
___/10
Correct grammar / sentence structure:
___/5
Non-manual signs:
___/5
Fluency:
___/5
Sign Clarity (correct sign parameters, use of vocabulary…) ___/5
Total: ___/50
Name:
Period:
Unit 14 Expressive Grading Sheet
All components included in conversation:
Trouble signs:
Conversation 1
___/10
Conversation 2
___/10
Conversation 3
___/10
Correct grammar / sentence structure:
___/5
Non-manual signs:
___/5
Fluency:
___/5
Sign Clarity (correct sign parameters, use of vocabulary…) ___/5
Total: ___/50