Unit 3 – Giving Directions:

Remember to:

a)     Index starting location

b)     Visualize your environment:

    Use distance markers for :
                            NEAR, MODERATE AND FAR

c)    Regardless of simplicity or complexity of directions, set up spatial referents along the way.
 

d)    Index final location (add for clarification NEXT-TO, NEAR, OPPOSITE, etc.). 
             Confirm.

e)   If your directions are lengthy, e.g. from 1 part of building to a distant location,  you will need to use signer's perspective or shift perspective during directions.  

  Instructor will demo.

 

Sample directions:

                                    Q:   A-T-M    WHERE?

Note:  you are standing outside the women's restroom (south end) near 1114.  

Suggested order for directions: 

                  WOMEN BATHROOM  index

      HALLWAY

      “trace-route”  (distance mouth marker)

                  STAIRS

                  “trace route” (distance markers)

                  CENTRAL L-O-B-BY  AREA 
              
               "trace-route"   (your perspective shifts here)  (mouth marker)

               “wave – right”                                                             

               ATM      index

               NEAR    WOMAN   BATHROOM  index  (HEAD NOD)

 
Instructions:

1)  Take turns asking for directions with the following questions below. 
2)  Repeat partner's directions and confirm (RIGHT?)

  Starting location:  Classroom 1114:
 

  Where’s the men’s/women’s toilet?                       ASL Lab?

  Child care center?                                                     ATM?
 

  Starting location:  Registration office: (standing in hallway facing south towards central lobby)

  Cafeteria?                                                                  Pop machine?

  Library?                                             

  Campus security office?
 

  Starting location: ASL Lab:

  Kitchen?                             Registration office?                          Pay phones?

  Cafeteria?                           Espresso cafe?