Naturally Homework 2.3 — Signing

The Signing Naturally Homework 2.3 assignment is a classic receptive skills exercise titled "Tic-Tac-Toe," found on page 60 of the Signing Naturally Student Workbook. The primary goal of this lesson is to practice identifying locations and understanding spatial agreement. Key Concept: Signer's Perspective

  • Number Sequences: Practice signing number sequences:

    The primary goal of this lesson is to practice signer's perspective. When the signer indicates a square on their visualized grid, you must mentally "flip" the image to identify the correct corresponding square from your viewpoint as the receiver. signing naturally homework 2.3

    🚀 Pro-Tip for Getting Full Credit

    Don't just write the English translation. Your teacher wants to see that you understand the non-manual markers (facial expressions). The Signing Naturally Homework 2

    • 2.4 – Giving complex directions (Go straight for two blocks, turn left at the light).
    • 2.5 – Using floor plans (Describing furniture in a living room).
    • 2.6 – Culture: Fingerspelling and numbers in addresses.

    B. Numbers (especially 1–10, 11–20, 30–66 for ages)

    • Palm orientation correct?
      (Numbers 1–5: palm in; 6–9: palm out; 10: shaking “A” hand; 11–15: specific movements)
    • For age: number + AGE sign (dominant hand brushes chin downward)

    The hand moves outward while transitioning into the specific number shape. 6–9: palm out

    Sample Question (Like 2.3, Exercise C)

    You see a video with three people: