NAME: ____________________________
DATE: ___________
Period: ______
ASL 1 HOMEWORK: UNIT 6 - #2
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
The Five Parameters of ASL & More Classifiers
[MASL 1 Text p. 224 - 228]
1. The five parameters of ASL are the five component parts or visible features of each
sign. Spoken language has corresponding elements which consist of the smallest
sound segments of a word. Think about the difference between the spoken words cat
& bat or ten and tent. Notice how a very slight change in sound elements, called
phonemes, changes the whole meaning of the word. The same is true for a change in
any of the parameters of a sign. Name the five parameters of ASL in correct order.
1. _____________________________
4. __________________________
2. _____________________________
5. __________________________
3. _____________________________
2. In your own words, explain why it is important to sign all 5 parameters of a sign
accurately.
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3.
Reflect on your own experience learning ASL & give an example of potential
problems/confusions you have had with each parameter (list in correct orde).
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________
4.
CL: BENT V can represent…… 1. ____________________________
2. _____________________________
5.
3. ___________________________
Review page 194 “Eyes on ASL #11”. What parts are critical to proper glossing and
signing of classifiers?
1. _________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________
6.
(p. 228) Your text says “Use CL:3 when describing a vehicle in which you are
not involved, but use CL: B if you are a passenger or the driver of the vehicle.” Try
to visualize these 2 different situations and explain in your own words why the
choice of classifiers would be different. ___________________________________
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7.
When does CL: B become CL: Base B? ___________________________________
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Write an example:
ENG: _____________________________________________________________
ASL: ______________________________________________________________