Signing Naturally 121 Answers My Favorite Leather Jacket Fixed Site
The Signing Naturally 12.1 curriculum features a comprehension story titled "My Favorite Leather Jacket," which tests American Sign Language (ASL) students on their ability to identify specific details about clothing descriptions and modifications.
Signing Naturally 12.1 Answers: "My Favorite Leather Jacket"
In this narrative, the signer (Justin) describes his journey to find the perfect motorcycle jacket and the subsequent changes he made to it. Below are the key answers for the workbook questions: Why did Justin reject the first two jackets?
Jacket 1: It had too many flower designs or flowery stitching.
Jacket 2: It had an excessive number of zippers and felt too old-fashioned. Describe the jacket he finally bought:
It was a brown, plain, long-sleeved leather jacket with side pockets and a front zipper. What was the first change he made? The Signing Naturally 12
He trimmed/cut off the collar so that his motorcycle helmet would fit properly and comfortably. What was the second change?
He sewed zippers onto the side pockets to ensure his keys and belongings wouldn't fall out while riding. What was the third change?
He added metal patches or elbow pads to the sleeves for extra safety in case of a fall. Unit 12.1 Vocabulary Spotlight
To successfully "fix" your understanding of this lesson, you should be familiar with these specific signs used in the story:
ASL 2 Unit 12 Homework: Tailoring Techniques and Jacket Edits A Sample Script (The "Leather Jacket Fixed" Answer)
A Sample Script (The "Leather Jacket Fixed" Answer)
If you need to present this in class, here is a gloss (written ASL) of the perfect answer. Do not speak the words; use these signs with facial grammar.
| Gloss (ASL) | Translation / Action | | :--- | :--- | | TOPIC: MY FAVORITE LEATHER JACKET | (Raise brows) My favorite leather jacket. | | PAST SATURDAY MORNING WALK DOG | Last Saturday morning, I was walking my dog. | | CL: FENCE (ICL "4" handshape) | There was a wooden fence. | | CL: NAIL (ICL "1" pointing out) | A nail was sticking out. | | PRO-1 WALK (fast movement) | I walked past. | | CL: JACKET SNAG (CL "X" pulling back) | The sleeve caught on the nail. | | RIP (CL "5" pulling apart) | Rrrriiiippp! (Show the sound/impact with face) | | LOOK-DOWN (Sad face) | I looked at the tear. | | MOM COME | Mom came over. | | CL: NEEDLE (ICL pinch) | She got a needle and thread. | | CL: SEW (back and forth arching) | She sewed it carefully. | | FINISH LOOK SAME | When finished, it looked identical. | | PRO-1 HAPPY+PROUD | I felt happy and proud. |
The Core Question: What are the "Signing Naturally 121 Answers"?
Because ASL is a visual-spatial language, the "answers" are not one-to-one English words. Instead, the correct answer is a specific sequence of signs, facial expressions, and classifiers.
Here is the verified breakdown of the required components for the "My Favorite Leather Jacket Fixed" narrative.
2. The Problem (The Tear)
- The Trigger: You must establish a surface (e.g., a wooden fence or a car door).
- Classifier: ICL "V" (representing legs) walking quickly.
- The Accident: Use ICL "curved hand" to represent a protruding nail or sharp metal edge.
- The Result: As you move past, the jacket snags. Use PCL "B" to show the fabric stretching, then a sudden CL "5" tearing motion (whip hands apart sharply while making a "ripping" face).
English target sentence
My favorite leather jacket fixed.
(Interpreted as: "My favorite leather jacket is fixed" — meaning it was repaired.)
Example ASL Gloss for “My Favorite Leather Jacket (Fixed)”
English meaning:
“My favorite leather jacket got a tear on the sleeve, but I fixed it. Now it looks even better.”
ASL Gloss:
MY FAVORITE LEATHER JACKET
SLEEVE — TEAR (show location on non-dominant arm)
BEFORE — SAD
NOW — FIX (use CL: bent hand to show stitching or patching)
LOOK+GOOD (nod)
The "Signing Naturally" Approach
Before we look at the specific answers, it is important to understand the philosophy behind the curriculum. "Signing Naturally" does not rely on rote memorization of English word lists. Instead, it focuses on functional notional learning. You watch a conversation, you identify the meaning, and you learn to express it. The Trigger: You must establish a surface (e
This is why finding a simple "answer key" can be difficult. The goal isn't to write down the English translation word-for-word; the goal is to understand the concepts.
Why This Specific Story Works for ASL Students
The "leather jacket" narrative is a pedagogical masterpiece. Here is why Signing Naturally authors chose this scenario:
- Contrastive Structure: It has a clear "before" (beautiful jacket) and "after" (damaged/repaired jacket).
- Classifier Variety: It forces you to use Locative Classifiers (fence), Instrument Classifiers (nail, needle), and Body Classifiers (body walking).
- Emotional Shift: It allows you to practice emotional ASL grammar—excitement -> panic -> sadness -> relief.