Asking Basic Questions in GSL

Overview

The unit introduces you to how to make some basic inquiries in GhSL. The desired facial expression for signing interrogative pronouns (WH-questions) and Yes or No responses will be explored.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this topic, you will be able to;

• • Identify and sign WH words in GhSL

  • Recognise and respond to Yes or No questions in GhSL

  • Use interrogative pronouns to make some basic inquiries in GhSL.

  • Sign almost all the lesson vocabulary.

  • Apply the basic grammar rules to GhSL communication.

Activities in this Section

1. Watch the lesson two video for how to sign some WH words and other vocabulary for communication.

2. Exercise: try your hands on lesson two Exercise (see pages 27 and 28 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for Exercise 2)

3. Practice: sign all practice sentences under practice 2 (see pages 25 and 26 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for Pracise 2)

4. Practice: begin a conversation in GSL with a friend (see pages 26 of the book 'Introduction to Sign Language' for a conversation sample)

5. Read: Log in to myclass.knust.edu.gh and read the facial expression required for asking yes or no questions and Wh questions in GSL. Also, read about the basic grammar rules for GSL communication. (Alternatively, read pages 25, 33, and 34 of the book Introduction to Sign Language for the same information.)

6. Create a sign name: Connect to the deaf community for a sign name or talk to your course instructor about how to create a sign name.

Building Vocabulary

Watch the video and learn how to sign these words 

*Vocabulary: (who, where, why, what, why, which, when, which, how, yes, no, fine, deaf, speak/hear, name, like, sign, language, will, meet, nice, tell, color, black, white, red, blue, yellow, brown, green, yellow, orange, today, tomorrow, yesterday)

Click for Powerpoint (Lesson 02)

Video Assignment

Open your sign language book to page 26 and practice the conversation with a colleague. After your practice, record the conversation and upload the video to Google Classroom. Be sure to join your class before posting your video. 

PRACTICE SECTION: STUDENTS 

Interpret what the students are signing in their videos. Make sure you also send your video to your instructor. Make a nice video to be used as a learning resource in this section.