Spatial Organization in ASL

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Objective

I can use spatial organization in ASL to clearly sequence events in a narrative.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe what spatial organization means in the context of ASL and provide an example of how it can be used to sequence events in a narrative.

2

Explain the technique of shoulder shifting in ASL. How does it help in comparing or contrasting different ideas or events?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Create a narrative about a recent event you attended, using spatial organization to clearly sequence the events. Be sure to indicate the order of events and use appropriate spatial techniques. Describe your typical weekend activities using spatial organization to show the sequence of events. Clearly indicate how you would represent each activity in the signing space.

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