Contrastive Structure in ASL
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can sign sentences using contrastive structure to accurately represent two distinct ideas.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words what contrastive structure (shoulder shifting) is in ASL and why it is used.
2. The video mentions that contrastive structure can be used to convey the concept of "and." Give an example of a signed sentence using contrastive structure to show you like two different things.
3. Describe a situation where you might use contrastive structure to compare two different opinions on a current event within the Deaf community.
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Kayla Sweet