asl classifiers. what are asl classifiers? classifiers are hand shapes that represents shapes, size,...
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ASL Classifiers
What are ASL classifiers?
Classifiers are hand shapes that represents shapes, size, things and location.
They do not replace signs.
CL: 1 Person
People
Objects
CL: 3CarsBoatsTrucks
CL: B Books Paper Walls Ceiling Floor Shelves Desk Surfaces
CL: V
Standing up Walking Jumping Diving Falling Lying Down Sleeping Sitting down Seating Arrangement
CL: C
CupsBottlesTrash CanLarge PoleWheel Chair
Other Various Classifiers
Plates (CL:L) Candy bar (CL: G) Buttons, buttons, or
poles (CL: F)
http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/classifiers.htm
Classifier Assignment
1. Look through magazines.2. Pick 5 things that you can describe using
classifiers!3. Cut out and paste pictures on construction paper.
Label the classifier symbols. Describe two different classifiers per picture.
4. You will describe your pictures to the class.