Organized More Clear Signing in ASL | Listing and Ordering

The video tutorial explains three sign language techniques: listing and ordering, shoulder shifting, and spatial organization. Listing and ordering involves using the non-dominant hand to list items, similar to bullet points. Shoulder shifting is used for comparing and contrasting by shifting shoulders to indicate different ideas. Spatial organization helps divide events or actions in a sequence, often replacing the need for the word 'then'. Examples are provided for each technique to illustrate their application in sign language.

What is the primary purpose of listing and ordering in sign language?

• To compare and contrast ideas

• To express emotions

• To show a list like bullet points

• To indicate time

Which hand is typically used as the list in listing and ordering?

• Dominant hand

• Non-dominant hand

• Both hands

• Either hand

What is shoulder shifting primarily used for in sign language?

• To list items

• To express emotions

• To compare, contrast, and separate ideas

• To indicate time

Which of the following conjunctions is NOT typically used with shoulder shifting?

• And

• Then

• But

• Or

What is the main purpose of spatial organization in sign language?

• To compare ideas

• To list items

• To divide events

• To express emotions

How many categories can you divide events into using spatial organization before it becomes unclear?

• Six

• Five

• Four

• Three

Which of the following is an example of using spatial organization?

• Listing family members

• Comparing two colors

• Expressing emotions

• Organizing daily activities