When watching the video (if you have access to the DVD or online portal), note:

In this unit, classifiers are used to show the size, shape, and falling motion of objects (like trees or tools). Key Classifiers to Watch For:

Based on the curriculum (widely used in ASL courses), Unit 6.16 typically focuses on "Narrating Uninterrupted Events" (often involving errands or a sequence of activities) and the grammatical principle of "Handling Movement Patterns with Coins/Paper."

The signer shares a story about when they were a child (or about their own son).

Instead of signing "The man said" or "The man looked," the signer physically shifts their shoulders. A shift to the right means we are seeing the action from the lumberjack's perspective. Returning to center or shifting left changes the perspective. Tips for Success in ASL Receptive Assignments