Include a Standard English version and a gloss version of your story, including at least 10 non-manual markers (NMMs) in your story. Please refer to the example below. He looks up and is surprised. LOOK UP (CL: V –Up) (NMM: eyebrows up and surprised) The goat walks to the well and asks “What’re you doing?” GOAT WALKS (CL: bent-2) WELL ASKS DO WHAT? (NMM: WH? - eyebrows furrowed)

My family and I sit down at the table with plates of delicious tacos in front of us. WE FAMILY SIT DOWN (CL: bent -2h) TABLE (NMM: head nodding) TACO DELICIOUS (NMM: mouth watering) My brother takes a bite and exclaims, "These are amazing!" MY BROTHER BITE TACO EXCLAIM AMAZING! (NMM: open mouth in amazement) We all laugh and enjoy each other's company as we share stories and memories. WE ALL LAUGH (NMM: smile) SHARE STORIES-MEMORIES (NMM: head nodding) It's moments like these that bring us closer together as a family. (NMM: group hug)

can you make it longer

Sure! Here is a longer version of the story:

As the smell of sizzling meat and spices fills the air, my family and I gather around the table to enjoy a feast of tacos. The colorful spread of toppings, from fresh salsa to creamy guacamole, entices us as we eagerly dig in. SMELL MEAT SPICE (NMM: nose scrunching) GATHER AROUND TABLE FEAST-TACO (NMM: hand rubbing stomach) COLORFUL TOPPINGS: SALSA GUACAMOLE (NMM: eyes widen in excitement) Our laughter fills the room as we pass around plates and chat about our day. LAUGH FILL ROOM (NMM: hands clapping) PASS PLATES (NMM: hand gestures) CHAT ABOUT DAY (NMM: eyebrows raised in interest)

My dad takes a big bite and lets out a satisfied sigh, "These tacos are a masterpiece!" MY DAD BITE BIG SATISFIED SIGH (NMM: eyes closed in contentment) TACO MASTERPIECE (NMM: thumbs up) We all agree and start swapping stories about our favorite taco memories. WE ALL AGREE (NMM: nodding in unison) SWAP STORIES FAVORITE TACO MEMORIES (NMM: hand gestures)

The joy and warmth of being together, sharing good food and laughter, create a sense of unity and love among us. JOY WARMTH TOGETHER (NMM: heart hands) SHARE FOOD LAUGHTER (NMM: smiles) UNITY LOVE (NMM: group hug) These taco nights are not just about the food; they are about the bond that ties us as a family. (NMM: hand on heart)