Before revealing the answers, let’s review the context. Unit 8 teaches you how to describe people using:
8.10 is typically a cumulative narrative. You watch a signed story (usually 1–2 minutes long) without any captions or voice-over. Then, you must answer 5–8 comprehension questions about the story. The most common version of 8.10 involves a person losing their keys and retracing their steps. Signing Naturally 8.10 Answers
Scenario: One person asks for directions to a specific room or area. What to watch for: The signer uses a "bird’s-eye view." If they want you to go straight, turn left, and go upstairs, they will sign it from their perspective, but you must visualize it from the map. Before revealing the answers, let’s review the context
The questions usually ask: What was the person wearing? Where did they put the keys? Who helped them? How did the story end? How do you initiate a conversation in ASL
Answer: The kitchen or living room (specifically, near a bookshelf or counter). Why: The signer uses a classifier to show a flat surface (counter) and then places an imaginary object (keys) on it.
During 8.10, two signers often interact. The first signer (desperate) signs quickly with tense shoulders. The second signer (calm) signs slowly with a tilted head. The answer to “Who found the keys?” is always the second signer.
To answer the questions in 8.10, you need to use the correct sentence structure for identifying someone. This usually follows this pattern: