: Alternating hands smoothing over each other to express relief or ease. Key ASL Storytelling Principles in Unit 12
In the story "My Favorite Leather Jacket," the narrator, Justin, describes his search for the perfect motorcycle jacket and the various modifications he makes to it over time. Story Summary & Answer Key
To convey the emotional value of the item. signing naturally 12.1 answers my favorite leather jacket
I notice you’re asking for answers to “Signing Naturally 12.1” — that appears to be a specific exercise from a Signing Naturally curriculum workbook, likely asking for a personal narrative or description related to your favorite leather jacket.
| English Word/Phrase | ASL Concept / Notes | | :--- | :--- | | | Fingerspell "L-E-A-T-H-E-R" or use the initialized sign tracing a 'C' handshape across the back of your non-dominant hand to represent the material. | | Jacket | Mimic putting on a jacket by bringing both closed '5' handshapes up from your chest to your shoulders. | | Black | Use your index finger to draw a straight line across your forehead from dominant to non-dominant side. | | Buy | Place your non-dominant flat hand in front of you, palm up. Tap the back of your dominant hand's bent index and middle fingers into your non-dominant palm, then pull the dominant hand back towards you as if receiving an object. | | Old / Vintage | Use a 'S' handshape at your chin and pull it downward into a '5' handshape while tilting your head back slightly. | | Soft | Place your dominant '5' hand over your non-dominant flat hand. Brush the pads of your fingers from the wrist to the fingertips of the non-dominant hand in a slow, smooth motion. | | Cool (temperature) | Hold your closed fists near your body and shake them slightly while looking cold. (Don't confuse this with "cool" as in trendy). | | Warm | Hold your 'C' handshape near your mouth and move it outward. | | Style / Fashion | Draw a circle on your chest with your thumb and middle finger extended, then use a '5' hand to brush over your chest. | : Alternating hands smoothing over each other to
3. Describe the modifications Justin made to the jacket and why. : He trimmed/cut off the jacket's collar.
He needed to secure his items so while riding. Third Change He glued metal pads/patches onto the elbows. I notice you’re asking for answers to “Signing
ASL 2 Unit 12 Homework: Tailoring Techniques and Jacket Edits