Contrastive Structure in ASL
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Objective
I can sign sentences using contrastive structure to accurately represent two distinct ideas.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Explain in your own words what contrastive structure (shoulder shifting) is in ASL and why it is used.
The video mentions that contrastive structure can be used to convey the concept of "and." Give an example of a signed sentence using contrastive structure to show you like two different things.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Sign a sentence comparing your favorite subject in school and your least favorite subject, using contrastive structure. Sign a sentence comparing what you did yesterday and what you plan to do tomorrow, using contrastive structure. Sign a sentence comparing two different activities you enjoy doing in your free time, using contrastive structure.”
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