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

1

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.

2

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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