Use the script or guidelines below as an example to help you complete the portfolio. Keep in mind that your portfolio submission must be your own original work. Do NOT include any part of this example in your portfolio submission. Directions: Choose 1 animal (It will be easier if you are looking at a picture of this animal). Remember, you may NOT use ZEBRA, HORSE, or CHICK since those were provided in the examples. Give the sign (if there is one) & fingerspell the name for clarity. Choose at least 5 unique features of this animal that distinguishes it from others. Use a minimum of 5 DIFFERENT Descriptive Classifiers to create a visual representation of your animal. You should be incorporating both your dominant & non-dominant hands into your description when appropriate (see video examples in Live Lesson recordings). You may repeat a classifier for clarification if needed (as in steps 4 & 5 above); HOWEVER, you are REQUIRED to use at least 5 different descriptive classifiers. If you use the same classifier differently (as in steps 3 & 8 above), that counts as two. Include non-manual marker information in (parentheses). This can be information regarding sizing, indexing, body shifting, eye gaze, emphasis, classifiers, or anything else you may need to remember to sign accurately.

Answer 1

Animal Selected: Elephant

Sign: The sign for "elephant" typically involves the dominant hand forming a trunk shape (flattened "5" handshape) moving forward from the nose area of the non-dominant hand, which can be positioned in a flat "S" shape.

Fingerspelling: E-L-E-P-H-A-N-T

Unique Features:

1. Size: Elephants are the largest land animals, averaging between 10 to 13 feet in height depending on the species.
2. Trunk: They have a long, flexible trunk that is used for feeding, drinking, and social interactions.
3. Tusks: Many elephants have long, curved tusks made of ivory, which are actually modified incisor teeth.
4. Ears: Their large, fan-like ears can help regulate body temperature and serve as a communication tool.
5. Skin Texture: Their skin is thick, wrinkled, and can appear grey to brown, providing protection from environmental elements.

Descriptive Classifiers:

1. Fingerspelled Handshape (Bentuk tangan huruf) for Size: Use a large "B" handshape with the dominant hand to show the massive size of the elephant (non-manual marker: eyes wide, gaze upward).
2. Handshape "O" for Trunk: Use the dominant hand in an "O" shape to describe the trunk’s roundness, extending outward from the face (non-manual marker: nodding while signing).
3. Open "C" Handshape for Ears: Use an open "C" handshape, moving it outward from the sides of the head to indicate large ears (non-manual marker: tilting the head slightly to emphasize size).
4. Flat "S" Handshape for Skin Texture: Use a flat "S" handshape to rub against the non-dominant arm to represent the rough texture of their skin (non-manual marker: squinting eyes to show detail).
5. Curved "2" Handshape for Tusks: Use a double curved "2" handshape to represent the tusks protruding from the mouth (non-manual marker: facial expression of pride).

Incorporating these features and classifiers, you would paint a vivid picture of the elephant in your description, emphasizing both its impressive physical characteristics and unique traits. Remember to include proper eye gaze, facial expressions, and body shifting to convey emphasis and clarity.