Signing Naturally Unit 9.11 Answer Key -

Below are examples of correct ASL glosses – not for copying, but for checking your reasoning.

| English Sentence | Correct ASL Gloss (Temporal Aspect Marked) | |----------------|----------------------------------------------| | I take the bus to school every day. | SCHOOL BUS TAKE-regularly (repeated movement) | | He studied for the entire night. | NIGHT STUDY-long-time (slow, tense sign) | | She visits her mom once a month. | MONTH ONCE MOM VISIT (no aspect – single event) | | They argue all the time. | ARGUE-regularly (fast, small repetitions) | | I worked there for 3 years. | WORK-long-time (hold with slight back/forth) |

Note: ASL gloss varies by region/instructor. The key is the movement change, not the exact gloss.

  • Sentence gloss:

    • If you want, I can:

    Given the specificity of your request for a story and an answer key for unit 9.11 of "Signing Naturally," without direct access to the specific curriculum or materials you're using, I can still provide a general approach to how storytelling works in ASL and perhaps offer a short story. This example can serve as a guide, but keep in mind it won't be a direct answer key. signing naturally unit 9.11 answer key

    Typical 9.11 activities include:

    Go to the r/ASL subreddit. Do not ask "Give me the answer key." Instead, post: "I am working on Unit 9.11. For question #3, I think the filing cabinet is behind the chair. Can anyone confirm if that matches their edition?" This is ethical and effective.

    English: “I go to the gym every morning.”
    Correct ASL: MORNING GYM GO-regularly (verb repeated in a circular motion with relaxed face).

    How to verify your translation:
    The verb “GO” should show a small repeated elliptical movement, not a single straight line. Below are examples of correct ASL glosses –

    While specific textbook page numbers vary by edition (1st edition vs. 2nd edition), the core exercises remain consistent. Below is a simulated breakdown of the types of questions in 9.11 and the reasoning for the correct sign.

    Example: Watch a signed sentence and choose what it means:

    How to check your answer:
    Look for movement changes:

    Since I cannot give you the exact copyrighted video answers, I have created a parallel exercise identical in structure to Unit 9.11. Watch a video of someone describing this room (or read the transcription below) and answer the questions. Note: ASL gloss varies by region/instructor

    Transcription of a signing scenario (translated): (Signer uses non-dominant left hand as flat desk. Right hand moves objects.) "DESK: BOOK CL: B on left side. COMPUTER SCREEN CL: C in middle. Right side of screen—STAPLER CL: Y? No. PEN CL: 1? No. Right side of screen is COFFEE MUG CL: C. Stapler? LEFT side of screen, front edge." (Signer shifts gaze) "WASTEBASKET? CL: Claw. Under desk. Right side."

    Questions for the scenario above:

    Answers (to our mock scenario):