If the homework asks about a signer's feelings toward their home, look at their face, not just their hands. A wrinkled nose or a slight headshake indicates a negative trait (e.g., "too noisy" or "expensive"), even if the vocabulary sign itself is unfamiliar to you.
In Unit 8.8 of , the focus is on "Asking for a Sign," where students learn five specific strategies to request vocabulary they don't know without relying solely on fingerspelling. Core Strategies for Asking for a Sign Signing Naturally 8.8 Answer Key
Don't try to spell English words. Think, "How would I show this if I were deaf and had no voice?" If the homework asks about a signer's feelings