The 9.14 video vignettes (on the DVD or online access code) feature 3–4 short ASL stories. Each story uses:
Using the "Weak Hand" as a reference point while the dominant hand provides directions. signing naturally 9.14 answers
The third exercise asks students to create a short story using ASL vocabulary and grammar. : Noting how the signer uses the space
: Noting how the signer uses the space around them to show where a feature is located (e.g., a logo on the left side of a shirt). Classifiers (DCLs) He hesitated, then visited the new city, consulted
A man was comfortable in his hometown, working a decent job. A recruiter offered a higher position in another state. He hesitated, then visited the new city, consulted his partner, and decided to move.
Unit 9.14 introduces "weak-hand landmarks." A signer will often hold a reference point with their non-dominant hand (like a corner or a main entrance) while using their dominant hand to show the path to the destination. To track the answers accurately, students must keep their eyes on that "anchor" hand. If you lose the anchor, you lose the map. Identifying Specific Locations