. If the signer shifts their body to the left, they are talking about one side of the family; shifting to the right indicates the other side. Ranking Principle for siblings?
. In this homework, you are usually following the story of a narrator explaining their family lineage. Key Elements of the "Story" Signing Naturally 4.9 Homework Answers
You'll be asked who the signer is talking about (e.g., "Aunt," "Great-Grandfather"). Math Check: Math Check: Pay close attention to who is the oldest
Pay close attention to who is the oldest. The signer will often start with the grandparents and move down to the parents and then siblings. Ranking (Ordinal Numbers): . In this homework
Sometimes you have to calculate birth years based on the age given and the "current" year mentioned in the prompt. Drawing the Tree:
(touching the chin before signing the number). This is how they specify how old each person in the story is. Marital Status: Watch for signs like NOT-MARRIED