UNIT 8: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTIONS

DO NOW : Master ASL textbook pg. 297, Exercise D

Ethnicity: What ethnicity are you? What is your background?

Ask me for any signs that apply to you but are not on pg. 297.

• Master ASL textbook pg. 294

– Descriptions are expected to be highly detailed and specific in order to create a CLEAR VISUAL IMAGE of the person or object.

– As you do in English class when writing a descriptive essay….SHOW don’t TELL.

Write this in your notebook.

Eyes On ASL #15REVIEW

Follow this sequence to describe physical

characteristics:

1. Gender2. Ethnicity / background

(optional)3. Height4. Body Type5. Eyes, hair, and other details

such as clothing.

Master ASL Textbook pg. 294

Try it out!

1. 2. 3.Revie

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NEW SIGNSETHNICITY

Write this in your notebook.• Master ASL textbook pg. 297

–When describing ethnicity, avoid unflattering facial expressions or exaggerated signs.

–Drawing attention to physical characteristics may be uncomfortable for some people, so be respectful.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

INSIDE/OUTSIDEGUIDED PRACTICE

• Now you will chat in groups of 4.• Remember active “listening” techniques.• Remember the proper sequence for

physical descriptions.• Use the NEW SIGNS you just

learned!

• When the lights FLASH you should go on to the next question.

SMALL GROUP INTERACTION: GUIDED APPLICATION

SMALL GROUP INTERACTION: GUIDED APPLICATION

1. What does each person look like? Don’t forget Eyes on ASL #15

2. What is everybody doing?3. Who is going to work?4. Who is going to school?5. Who is going home?6. What does each do during the day?

You’ve lost sight of your friend and need help locating him or her. The officer will ask you for important information for the Missing Person Report. Describe the lost individual thoroughly.

INTERACTIVE SURVEYINDPENDENT APPLICATION

INTERACTIVE SURVEYINDPENDENT APPLICATIONMissing Person Report

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name __________________________Age __________________________

Height Tall Short Medium

Body Type __________________________Ethnicity __________________________Hair __________________________Eyes __________________________Clothing __________________________Hometown __________________________

SUMMARYEXIT CARD

1. Write the ASL sequence for physical descriptions. (5)

2. What should you be careful about when signing ethnicity?

3. What did you do well today?

4. What do you need more support with?