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Contracted Braille Writing 23: Shortforms Set 5

Hadley presents Contracted Braille Writing, Workshop 23: Shortforms Set 5.

If you don't already know how to read these shortforms, we recommend first doing Hadley's Reading Workshop, Contracted Braille, Workshop 23: Shortforms Set 5.

Alright, let's check out these shortforms. Turn to page 37 in the workbook. At the top of the page, read the shortforms: although, almost, together, myself, herself, himself, yourself.

Now let's write a passage about raising a guide dog. These uncontracted paragraphs can be found on pages 38 through 40 of the workbook for reference.

Start by indenting and writing this sentence as the first paragraph of a story:

Have you considered raising a guide dog puppy, question mark.

Although I have raised several myself, comma, it is rewarding every time.

The first step to raising a guide dog puppy is to apply and be approved with one of the guide dog agencies.

Now let's begin a new paragraph and write:

I visited the guide dog school myself, comma, and they gave me a puppy that was almost three months old.

Together, comma, we attended Puppy Kindergarten and learned basic commands and house rules.

When the puppy is by itself, comma, it stays in a kennel where it is safe.

When we go out together, comma, the puppy wears a coat with the school's logo and, opening quotation mark, Guide Dog in Training, closing quotation, on it.

Start a new paragraph and braille:

If you agree to raise a guide dog puppy, comma, a trainer from the guide dog agency will make herself available to guide you almost every step of the way.

You meet with the trainer periodically.

My trainer was very good, comma, and she herself gave constant support and advice to help raise the puppy.

Although it is not guaranteed until the puppy proves itself in formal training, comma, the puppy will have a good chance of going into the guide dog program.

One of your goals is to help him learn to control himself in any situation.

Let's write another paragraph:

When the puppy is about 16 months old, comma, he himself gets training from a professional guide dog trainer at the guide dog school.

Although the pup himself must eventually return to the school, comma, it is very exciting to be part of his journey.

Now begin a new paragraph and braille:

Later, comma, the puppy is paired with his handler, comma, the future owner.

When he is almost ready to go to his forever home, comma, you are reunited and get to spend time together.

I had the opportunity to meet the handler myself.

She thanked me herself for raising the puppy that is now her guide dog.

Let's write the last paragraph:

Raising a puppy is a hard but rewarding experience, comma, and I would recommend it for anyone.

The puppy itself must have the right personality to go into the guide dog program, comma, but you can give him the best chance of getting there by being a good puppy, hyphen, raiser for his first few months of life.

You can now check your work by comparing your sentences to the contracted braille sentences on pages 41 and 42.

Congratulations, you've learned to braille a fifth set of short forms.

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