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🤟 How to sign
To sign "EARTH DAY" in American Sign Language (ASL), first sign "EARTH" by holding your non-dominant hand in a loose fist while your dominant hand in a flat handshape touches and rocks gently on top, then sign "DAY" by pointing your dominant index finger upward and arcing it across to your opposite elbow.
📖 Word definition
An annual event celebrated on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection and raise awareness about environmental issues affecting our planet.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: For "EARTH": non-dominant hand in loose fist, dominant hand flat. For "DAY": dominant hand in index finger point.
- Starting Position: For "EARTH": hands at chest level. For "DAY": dominant hand points up near shoulder.
- Movement: For "EARTH": dominant hand rocks gently on fist. For "DAY": arc index finger across to opposite elbow.
- Path: "EARTH" uses small rocking motion, "DAY" creates smooth arc representing sun's path.
- Hand Orientation: "EARTH" palm down on fist, "DAY" finger points up then across.
- Facial Expression: Serious and thoughtful, showing environmental awareness and concern.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong EARTH sign: Don't use globe motion, use rocking on fist.
❌ Incomplete DAY arc: Must touch elbow to complete the sign.
❌ Rushing between signs: Pause briefly between "EARTH" and "DAY".
❌ Wrong facial expression: Show environmental consciousness, not casual expression.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"We celebrate Earth Day every April."
How to sign: Sign "we" (index finger sweeps from self to others) → sign "celebrate" (index fingers make small circles) → sign "EARTH DAY" → sign "every" (A hand brushes down palm) → fingerspell "A-P-R-I-L".
"Earth Day promotes environmental awareness."
How to sign: Sign "EARTH DAY" → sign "promote" (both hands push forward) → sign "environment" (E hand circles around) → sign "awareness" (index finger taps temple then opens to flat hand).
"Students planted trees for Earth Day."
How to sign: Sign "students" (flat hands at forehead then down) → sign "plant" (hand comes up through other hand) → sign "tree" (elbow on hand, fingers wiggle) → sign "for" → sign "EARTH DAY".