Signing Naturally 1011 – High Speed

This is the biggest hurdle. Unit 10.11 relies heavily on Classifiers—handshapes that represent nouns and verbs simultaneously.

Why does this specific unit get Googled so often? Because it is usually the first time a student fails a receptive exam.

The "Tell a Story" Video Assignment Most instructors using Signing Naturally 1011 require students to watch a video of a Deaf native signer telling a story (usually "The Balloon Story" or "The Car Accident") and then answer comprehension questions.

Common Pain Points:

First, let’s clarify the nomenclature. "Signing Naturally" is published by DawnSignPress. The curriculum is divided into levels (Level 1, Level 2, etc.). When students refer to Signing Naturally 1011, they are generally referring to Unit 10.11 from the Level 2 (or "Units 7-12") curriculum. signing naturally 1011

Unit 10 focuses heavily on "Storytelling and Narratives." Specifically, 10.11 dives into the nuances of "Telling a Story About an Accident" or recounting unexpected events in the past tense.

Unlike earlier units that focused on vocabulary (colors, family, animals), Unit 10.11 shifts entirely into discourse skills—how you string sentences together to form a cohesive, time-sensitive narrative.

Don't watch the story yet. Review the blue vocabulary boxes at the start of Unit 10. Focus on:

One cannot study Signing Naturally 1011 without understanding the cultural context. Deaf storytellers do not tell accidents the way hearing people do. This is the biggest hurdle

In hearing English culture, an accident story might focus on blame ("He ran the red light!"). In ASL Deaf culture, the focus is on visual detail and consequence.

Instructor Tip: If you are a teacher grading Signing Naturally 1011, do not penalize a student for not knowing the "exact English translation." Grade them on spatial accuracy—did the CL:3 car turn left relative to the CL:1 person?

Signing Naturally 1011 is not just a homework assignment; it is a rite of passage. It marks the moment you stop translating English words into signs and start thinking in ASL space.

Remember: The goal is not perfection. The goal is clarity. When you watch a Deaf person tell a story about a broken vase or a fender bender, they use their entire body. Get out of the habit of using just your hands. Instructor Tip: If you are a teacher grading

Practice your CL:3. Check your shoulder shifting. And never, ever forget to use your eyebrows.

Good luck—and sign naturally.

Are you currently studying Signing Naturally 1011? Share your biggest struggle with narrative storytelling in the comments below (or better yet, share a video of your CL:3 practice).

Sure — I'll create a review of "Signing Naturally 1011." I'll assume you mean the Signing Naturally Level 1 (units 0–11 or Units 1–11) textbook/course materials. If you meant a different edition or level, tell me and I'll adjust.