Lesson Tutor : American Sign Language : Lesson 9

American Sign Language for the Deaf  Lesson 9: “I am… “
By Elaine Ernst Schneider

I in American Sign Language
'am' using signed English
is
smart
I (Signed English)
am (SE)
 am, is, be (ASL)
smart

 

happy
tired
fine
'sick' in ASL
happy
tired
fine
sick

 

'sad' sign for ASL
how to sign 'excited' using ASL
'alone' hand sign using American sign language
signing the word wonderful in ASL
sad
excited
alone
wonderful
Sign Description of Action
am, be, is (ASL) Using the right “d” hand, touch under the chin and then move forward and outward.
am (SE) Touch “a” hand to chin and then straight forward, keeping the tilt of the hand sideways, palm facing to the left.
alone Make a right “d” hand and turn the back of the hand outward. Make one circular rotation, right, forward, left, and then back to the starting position.
excited Using both middle fingers, touch the chest alternately in a forward and upward motion, as if “stirring up” emotions.
fine Touch the thumb of the open right hand (fingers spread) to the center of the chest area.
happy Touch chest with closed fingers of both hands in a forward circular motion, as if “stirring” emotions of joy.
I (ASL) Point to self, mid chest.
I (SE) Touch the “i” hand to the center of the chest.
sad Spread fingers and place hands several inches in front of the face, palms in . Move hands in a downward position to indicate a flow of tears.
sick Middle fingers, both hands, point to head (right) and chest (left) at the same time.
smart Touch a right “d” hand to the forehead; then move the “d” hand outward with a “saluting” motion. The wrist will rotate so that when the sign is finished, the palm faces outward.
tired Place fingertips of bent “c” hands on upper chest. Move hands in a downward motion, pivoting the hands so that each finger touches the chest as the hands rotate into the final position where fingertips point upward, no longer touching the body.
wonderful Hold open hands, palms facing outward, near the sides of the face. Move hands up and forward several times. Note: Some signers use spread fingers; others close the fingers. Either is acceptable.

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