Signing Naturally 4.12 File

| English | ASL Gloss | Notes | |---------|-----------|-------| | Mother | MOTHER | Tap chin with thumb of 5-hand | | Father | FATHER | Tap forehead with thumb of 5-hand | | Parents | PARENTS | Combined MOTHER + FATHER movement | | Sister | SISTER | Index finger from nose to chin | | Brother | BROTHER | Index finger from forehead to chin | | Siblings | SIBLINGS | Fingerspell or use BROTHER/SISTER compounds | | Have | HAVE | Flat hands, palms up, move toward body | | Don’t have | DON’T-HAVE | Similar to HAVE but with headshake & hands move away | | None | NONE | Flat hand palm down, brush outward with headshake |

Partner A asks: Partner B answers using HAVE or DON’T-HAVE/NONE. signing naturally 4.12

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Billy: A Legacy of Deafness Billy’s story highlights a family deeply rooted in the Deaf community. Both of his parents are Deaf, as is his sister. His sister and her husband have extended this legacy by adopting a six-year-old Deaf girl named Lynn. Billy himself has been in a relationship with his girlfriend, Amy, for three years; while Amy is Deaf, her parents are hearing. CliffsNotes +1 The prevalence of deafness in Billy's extended family is notable, including three aunts, two uncles, and four cousins. Even one of Billy’s two dogs is deaf, though it has learned to respond to specific signs like "eat," "sit," and "walk". Billy’s narrative often concludes with him checking his watch and heading out for his hobby, bowling. CliffsNotes +1 Writing Tips for Your Assignment Contrast and Comparison Both of his parents are Deaf, as is his sister