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How would you sign the word UP in the following story? It is easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP? Why are the officers UP for election? Why is it UP to the secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends. , brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers, and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house. Some guys fix UP the old car. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing, but to be dressed UP is special. I guess it is UP to you to try to come UP with more uses for the word UP. – Original Author Unknown ASL stories are most often told in “first person.” That means the interpreter/signer becomes the character and “speaks” to the other characters. It is not necessary to say “Then he said…” and “Then she said.” All communication between the characters is acted out. Think of these characters positioned in a “V” shape with the signer at the point of the V. The “V” can also be used when signing several concepts. The first is placed at one side, the next is over slightly, the third is over slightly again, etc. When using the “V” the signer should use eye contact with the characters. This means if one is taller than the other, the signer looks up to the taller character, down to the shorter. It is important to take on the physical characteristics of the character who is signing. For example, when signing for “Goliath”, expand the chest, stand tall, and lift the arms slightly. When signing for “David”, pull the arms into the body, lower the chest, and look more childlike. Thoughts to keep in mind: Happy Signing! |
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