ASL Terp + Teach
Mini-Lesson
🧠⚡️Let's take a look at ASL's building blocks in action: The 5 Parameters
⚙️ 5 Parameters = The 5 essential elements that make ASL an intelligible language
Let's see how ASL is built by learning & comparing a few SIGNS!
I. HANDSHAPE
Ex. PLEASE

VS
SORRY

If the HS is different while other Parameters remain the same, the sign meaning changes
II. LOCATION
Ex COUSIN (male)

VS
COUSIN (female)

If the LOCATION is different while other Parameters remain the same, the sign meaning changes
III. MOVEMENT
Ex ROOMMATE vs MACHINE

If the MOVEMENT is different while other Parameters remain the same, the sign meaning changes
IV. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
(non-Manual Markers)
Ex UNDERSTAND

VS
DON'T-UNDERSTAND

If FACIAL Expressions differ while other Parameters remain the same, the sign meaning changes
V. PALM ORIENTATION
Ex MY vs YOUR

If PO is different while other Parameters remain the same, the sign meaning changes
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NOW, you've got TEN NEW SIGNS under your belt and know about ASL's building blocks!
Very nice!
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