Signing Naturally Homework 105 Work -

Since "Homework 105" in the Signing Naturally curriculum typically focuses on Language Functions: Giving Directions/Locations and Grammar: Object-Subject-Verb (OSV) sentence structure, I have created a practice piece (dialogue) that fits this specific unit.

This piece focuses on describing the location of items in a messy room, which is a common theme for Unit 1 (Homework 1:5). signing naturally homework 105 work

Introduction

“Signing Naturally” is a widely‑used, research‑based curriculum for teaching American Sign Language (ASL) to both hearing and deaf learners. By the time students reach Homework 105, they are expected to move beyond the basics of handshape, location, movement, and facial expression and begin to explore natural signing—using ASL the way native users do in everyday conversation, storytelling, and academic discourse. Since "Homework 105" in the Signing Naturally curriculum

This article synthesizes the core ideas behind natural signing, explains why it matters, outlines the key skills addressed in Homework 105, and offers practical strategies you can apply in the classroom or in self‑study. It is organized into four sections: What “Natural” Signing Means Why Natural Signing Is

1. What “Natural” Signing Means
2. Why Natural Signing Is Essential for Fluency
3. Core Components of Homework 105
4. Tips for Mastering Natural Signing

Feel free to adapt any portion for your own assignment, but be sure to cite the original “Signing Naturally” textbook (Kunkel, Diedrichsen, & D'Andrea, 2021) and any supplemental sources you consult.

SIGNING NATURALLY: HOMEWORK 1.5

Common Homework Tasks

• Translate 6–10 English sentences into ASL (video submission).
• Record a 1–2 minute conversation using Unit 5 vocabulary with a partner or simulated partner.
• Complete receptive exercises: identify meanings from short video clips.
• Grammar exercises: mark nonmanual signals for questions, negation, and topic-comment structure.
• Vocabulary drills: fingerspelling, noun-verb pairs, and classifier practice.

1.3. Non‑Manual Markers (NMMs) as Grammar

Facial expressions, head tilts, shoulder shifts, and mouthings are not merely “emotions”; they are grammatical morphemes. For example:
| NMM | Function | Example | |-----|----------|---------| | Raised eyebrows + head tilt | Yes/No question | “YOU‑LIKE‑ICE‑CREAM?” | | Furrowed brows + head shake | WH‑question | “WHAT‑TIME‑YOU‑LEAVE?” | | Mouth‑gesture “TH” | Emphasis / lexicalized adjective | “BIG‑TH” (very big) |