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This minidialogue is a goldmine for ASL analysis. Let’s break down the grammar.

Student Answer: "They are siblings." Why it's wrong: The sign for "sibling" uses "A" handshapes tapping together. The sign for "classmate" uses "C" handshapes. In fast signing, students confuse the two. Fix: Rewatch the video without sound. Focus only on the handshape of the first contact.

The ultimate goal of Signing Naturally is not to complete a worksheet—it is to converse. Memorize the structure of Minidialogue 3, because you will use it often:

Practice reenacting the dialogue with a partner. Have one person ask for a ride; the other person genuinely cannot help at that exact time. Then negotiate a new time. This 30-second interaction is the heart of Unit 11.6.

I don’t have direct access to the Signing Naturally curriculum (Unit 11.6, Minidialogue 3) for copyright reasons. However, I can tell you that the “interesting feature” in that minidialogue typically refers to something notable about a person’s home or apartment — often an unusual architectural or design element, such as:

If you describe what happens in the dialogue (e.g., what the two signers are discussing about the apartment), I can help confirm which feature is considered “interesting.” Or, if you’re a student, I recommend checking your workbook or watching the DVD again — the answer is usually directly stated or clearly shown in the signing.

In the Signing Naturally Unit 11.6 curriculum, Minidialogue 3

focuses on the theme of making and modifying social plans. The dialogue typically features two women, often identified as and , discussing a group outing that hits a snag. Answers for Unit 11.6: Minidialogue 3

What is the intended plan?The original plan was for the two women and their boyfriends (two couples) to go to a museum together.

Note: Some variations of the curriculum describe the plan as an event or a trip to Montana.

What is the "hitch" in the plan?The problem is that Amber's boyfriend is not interested in going to the museum (or event) and does not want to go. What does Amber suggest?

suggests that the group (or just the two women) go without him or that they find someone else to go instead. What does say she will do?

says she will check with her own boyfriend to see how he feels about the change. If he isn't interested either, she agrees that just the two of them ( ) can go together. Context for Unit 11.6

This unit teaches students the four specific steps to narrating a cancelled or modified plan: Step 1: State the original plan. Step 2: Explain what came up (the "hitch").

Step 3: Describe the other person's reaction or the conversation about the change. Step 4: Close with the final result or reaction.

Signing Naturally Unit 11.6 curriculum, Minidialogue 3 focuses on a scenario where plans are altered due to a lack of interest from one of the participants. Course Hero The specific answers for the workbook questions are: What is the intended plan? The original plan was for two couples (Amber, Lauren, and their respective boyfriends) to go to What is the hitch in the plan? Amber’s boyfriend

does not want to go because he is not interested or "doesn't care for" the activity. What does Amber suggest?

She suggests that the two women (Amber and Lauren) could just go together without her boyfriend. What does Lauren say she will do? Lauren says she will ask her boyfriend

if he still wants to go; if he doesn't, she and Amber will still go together as a pair. Course Hero Unit 11.6 Quick Summary Table Minidialogue Original Plan The "Hitch" New Suggestion Dinner at a Japanese restaurant Work trip to Florida Change of plans Go to the carnival/amusement park Opening day was postponed BBQ at Derrick's house Two couples trip/Museum visit Amber's boyfriend isn't interested The women go together

If you share:

I can help you verify or explain the ASL structures involved. Alternatively, if you’re looking for a summary or study guide for that section, let me know and I can provide that instead.

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