Braille Writing by Sight: Lower Wordsigns was, his, were, be
Hadley presents Contracted Braille Writing, Lower Wordsigns: was, his, were, be.
Press the Z key to activate a zoom or magnification feature. Then you can zoom in on the slide as you would any webpage. Remember, first click inside the empty box at the top, then start brailling. After you braille and check your braille, use the next button in the simulator to get the next item to braille. When you have finished brailling all of the phrases, select the big next arrow at the bottom of your screen to proceed.
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Handouts
Reading/Writing Passages (PDF)
These passages let you practice this set of braille contractions: you can write the print passage in braille or read the braille passage—then check your answers.
Here's a printout of all the lower contractions and the rules for using them.
Braille Quick Reference Chart (PDF)
This handy page has all of the braille symbols presented in Hadley's three braille series, from the alphabet and numbers to the contractions and special symbols.
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Websites
Download this free braille software so you can create braille using the same six keys (S-D-F-J-K-L) as you did in the workshop.
Contracted Braille by Sight: Writing Series
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