How to sign chapter in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Book section

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hands next to each other in front of you. Your dominant hand should be higher up. Bring it down, touching the fingertips of your dominant hand on the the palm of your non-dominant hand and you move it.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of chapter

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of chapter

End of Sign

Final Frame of chapter

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for chapter
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for chapter
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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