Assume your homework asks: Watch the signed narrative. Write a summary of what happened. Then answer three comprehension questions.
When grading 9.11, ASL instructors typically use a simple rubric: signing naturally homework 9.11
You can lose points even if your vocabulary is perfect but your facial expression is flat. ASL is a visual language—emotion and grammar live on your face. Assume your homework asks: Watch the signed narrative
If the assignment asks for written answers (e.g., “What happened after the dog ran away?”), write your answer in ASL-like English: “DOG RUN AWAY. THEN CAR CL:3 COME FAST. DOG STOP.” You can lose points even if your vocabulary
Your instructor is not being cruel. This homework is the bridge to Unit 10 (Giving Directions/Describing Places) and Unit 11 (Discussing Plans and Goals). If you cannot sequence a story in ASL, you cannot give emergency directions or explain a complex schedule. Mastery of 9.11 means you have moved from signing words to signing thoughts.
Imagine you watch a 30-second video where a signer does the following:
Correct Answer for Homework Box: Yesterday morning, my friend called me. She told me her car broke down. I thought maybe it was out of gas. I called a tow truck for her. After that, my friend arrived two hours late.