At level 1 you are not expected to correctly sign everything in correct BSL order.  After all this is only your first few weeks of learning this new language, on top of that you are having to now take in and give out information without using voice.  However, correct use of syntax is an essential module in Level 2.  It is therefore recommended that Level 1 students acquaint themselves with the relevant vocabulary and basic rules.

In English the person speaking often has a degree of flexibility in how they structure their sentences.  They can elect to place the subject of their topic at the beginning, middle or even the end of the sentence. 

However, in BSL the signer often indicates the subject topic at or near the beginning, followed by a comment, statement or question relating to it. 

When?

If the time setting of your topic is regarded as being most important then you can indicate this by using a Past or Future Timesign at the start of your signing.  If such a Timesign is not specified then it is assumed that the topic is in the present tense. 

Where?

If the location of the topic is regarded as being most important, then it should be this that is set at or near the beginning.

Who?

This also applies to when signing about any individuals whom you feel to be the most important.  You can include and set them at the start of your signing either by pointing to them, or by mentioning them by name.

The topic can be set by using a combination of any of the above.  An example of this could be the

English sentence "My daughter's bedroom is a mess"

In BSL we could sign

Topic 1:  "My daughter"   Who?

Topic 2:  "Her bedroom" Where?

Therefore the combined topic would be "My daughter's bedroom"

Then the comment:  "A mess".

These are guidelines only, but should be a good starting point for Level 1 students.