Signing Naturally 7.8 is an lesson for intermediate ASL learners. It successfully pushes students from static descriptions ("the chair is here") to dynamic, sequenced narratives ("walk here, then turn"). The heavy reliance on classifiers and non-manual markers makes it one of the most grammar-rich sections in Unit 7.
✅ – Starts with simple 2-step directions in a small room, builds to 5+ steps through a multi-room floor plan. Weaknesses / Challenges of 7.8 ❌ High cognitive load – You must simultaneously track spatial layout, remember the sequence, and process classifiers. Many students report needing to replay videos 5–10 times. signing naturally 7.8
✅ – 7.8 forces you to master CL:V for people walking, CL:3 for cars turning, and CL:B for walls/shelves. This is a major grammar milestone. Signing Naturally 7
In the Signing Naturally curriculum, each unit is broken into sub-sections (e.g., 7.1, 7.2, etc.). Unit 7 typically focuses on "Giving Directions" and "Describing Locations" — moving from simple room layouts to complex building and neighborhood navigation. ✅ – Starts with simple 2-step directions in
✅ – Students learn that furrowed brows + slight head tilt marks a sequence ("first...then..."), while raised brows marks a condition ("If you reach the door...").
❌ – If you're using the book/DVD alone without a teacher or tutor, you cannot verify whether your drawn route matches the intended path for receptive exercises.
✅ – The video dialogues are usually unrehearsed or semi-scripted, using natural pacing, which prepares you for real-world ASL conversations.