ASL Facial Adverbs
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Objective
I can use appropriate facial adverbs to accurately express emotions and intensity while signing in ASL.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Explain how your facial expression can change the meaning of the sign for "understand." Give an example of a facial expression that would indicate difficulty understanding something.
Describe the difference in signing "happy" and "very happy" according to the video. What specific facial features are emphasized to show "very happy"?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the facial adverbs you would use to sign "very sad." Describe the facial adverbs you would use to sign "very surprised." ”
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