Contracted Braille Writing 8: Lower Wordsigns his, was, were, be

Hadley Presents Contracted Braille Writing, Workshop 8: Lower Wordsigns, his, was, were, be.

If you don't already know how to read these lower word signs, we recommend first completing Hadley's Reading Workshop, Contracted Braille Workshop 8, Lower Wordsigns, his, was were, be.

Begin by putting paper in your writing device using the writing device you have available to you, including the slate and stylist, the Perkins Brailler, or an electronic note taker. Also, you will need your braille workbook. If you don't already have one, call Hadley at 847-784-2816 and we'll mail one right out to you.

Okay, first, let's check out these lower word signs. Turn to page one in the workbook. At the top of the page, read the lower word signs was, his, were, and be.

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