: For single-digit minutes (like 12: 05 ), you must sign the "0" followed by the number.
Watch the video segment (or look at the still image). Ignore the clock for a moment. Ask yourself: What action is happening? (e.g., person eating a meal, person in bed, person driving a car.) Use the vocabulary list from Unit 9 to name the sign. signing naturally 9.3 fill in the time
For double digits, you tap the wrist first and then sign the number normally. : For single-digit minutes (like 12: 05 ),
Take a list of ASL sentences from Unit 9 (e.g., ) and write what time the event occurs. This builds receptive skills for the video portion of 9.3. Ask yourself: What action is happening
: Watch the narrator's face for "cs" (close by) or "far" markers if they are discussing the length of a commute or duration of an event. Context Clues
In American Sign Language (ASL), discussing schedules and daily routines requires more than just knowing numbers; it requires understanding the spatial logic of "clock time." focuses on two key skills: identifying specific times and filling in activity schedules based on signed narratives. Key Vocabulary for Unit 9.3
Listen to/watch the signed sentences (or read the gloss below) and complete the table.