Learning Sign Language Online: ASL 1 – Unit 4 Sample

In this unit sample, you will learn more about the five sign parameters because you are learning sign language online.

The Five Sign Parameters – Part 2

The Five Sign Parameters Examples

In the table below, you will see 10 signs and their parameters:

Sign Handshape Movement Palm
Orientation
Location Non-Manual
Markers

GIRL

A

Brushing

To left

Side of chin

“R” mouth shape

BOY

Flat O

Open/Close

To left

Forehead

“O” mouth shape

CHILDREN

Open B

Bounce

Horizontal

In front of body

Context dependent

ALONE

1

Circular

Inward

On chest

Context dependent

TELL

1

Forward

Inward

Chin forward

Head tilt forward, tongue out

SAY

1

Toward

Inward

In front of face to chin

Context dependent

SLEEP

Flat O

Down

Inward

In front of face

Context dependent

NOT-YET

Open B

Shake down

Inward

To side of body

Tongue out

LATE

Open B

Down

Inward

To side of body

“la”

CHEAP

B

Down

Horizontal

Past non-dominant palm

Eyebrows up, frown “chp”

In the video below, you will see the 10 signs above demonstrated:

 

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