Decoding ASL Idioms
12th Grade•75 minutes
Learning Objective
I can interpret the meaning of common ASL idioms in context.
Key Concepts
The ASL sign [pehpeh] can mean "very interesting" or indicate that you are paying attention to someone.
The ASL sign [notmyproblem] means "I'm not getting involved," while [pow] can mean "burn!" or "I beat you in this argument."
The ASL sign [kissfist] is a casual way of saying "I love you" and [trubiz] is used when someone is skeptical of a story you are telling.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What does the ASL idiom [sign: VEE] typically mean?
2. Explain the meaning and usage of the ASL idiom [pehpeh].
3. What does the ASL idiom [notmyproblem] convey?
...and 9 more questions
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