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Braille Module 36 Initial-Letter Contractions LOC Literary Lesson 9, Sections 9.1-9.2

PROFITT Curriculum Module # 36 — Initial-Letter Contractions

Braille Module 36-1

Braille Module 36 Initial-Letter Contractions

LOC Lesson 9.1-9.2

Summary

Goal(s): The goal is for the students to gain an understanding of the initial-letter

contractions and their exceptions.

SMART Objectives: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive

By the end of this module, students should be able to:

BS36.1: Know the initial-letter

contractions.

BS36.2: Demonstrate a growing proficiency and understanding of the

exceptions to the general rules.

BS36.3: Review and test on the initial-letter contractions.

Instructor:

Braille instructor

Delivery Method(s):

Flash cards

Lecture Classroom reading Discussion One-on-one reading Hands on

Length:5 hours Three topics

Any Applicable Business and/or Soft Skills:

Corresponding LOC Manual: Lesson 9.1 with EBAEXIV.45 Lesson 9.2 with EBAEXIV.45.a

Take Away Message(s): You have learned some very useful contractions today. Remember that contractions save space and time. Mastering the initial-letter contractions will allow you to be more efficient in your braille transcribing. Spend time daily memorizing the contractions until you know them by heart.


Braille Module 36-2

Instructor Preparation

Title of Module: Initial-Letter Contractions

The purpose of this module is for the students to study and memorize the initial-letter

contractions. Time is permitted in this module for the students to continue the practice of

proofreading. The students will be tested on the contractions learned in this module.

Agenda – topics to be covered in the module and length of each item

Topic: Initial-Letter Contractions Time Allotted: 5 hours

A. Initial-Letter Contractions

(1 hour)

B. Exceptions to the General Rule

(3 hours)

C. Review and Test

(1 hour)

Materials and Supplies – items needed in order to carry out the agenda and classroom activities

1. LOC Manual

2. Drill book

3. EBAE

4. Index cards for making flashcards

5. Handouts and Answer Sheets: Lesson 9: Contraction List (36.A.1), Lesson 9: Quiz

(36.A.2) and Answers to Lesson 9: Quiz (36.A.3), Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1

(36.B.1), Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.2), Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet

2 (36.B.3), Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2 (36.B.4), Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test

(36.C.1), and Answer to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.2) (one copy of answer sheets)

6. A copy of the Contractions Chart and answers

7. You will need a copy of Lesson 9 flashcards (Les9Flashcards.docx)

8. You will need copies of the Proofreading Error Sheet from Module 6 (6.A.1)


Braille Module 36-3

Classroom Preparation

1. Each workstation should have a computer, a braille writer, a slate and stylus, an LOC Manual, EBAE, a means of communicating with the embosser (network or thumb drive), braille paper (not-tractor feed), a braille eraser, pen/pencil, notebook, and highlighter.

2. Have the classroom flashcards prepared for Lesson 9 and materials for the students to make their own.

3. Have chalk and erasure board ready for use.

4. Have the computer and overhead screen ready to play the game Hollywood Squares.


Braille Module 36-4

Curriculum Content

A. Initial-Letter Contractions (1 hour)

Objective BS36.1: Know the initial-letter contractions.

PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

The instructor will be familiar with LOC Manual: Lesson 9.1and EBAE XIV.45 concerning

the rules for initial-letter contractions in general.

You will need the following handouts: Lesson 9: Contraction List (36.A.1), Lesson 9:

Quiz (36.A.2) and Answers to Lesson 9: Quiz (36.A.3).

You will need a copy of Lesson 9 flashcards (Les9Flashcards.docx).

Each student will need a copy of the Contractions Chart. The instructor will have a copy

of the Answers to the Contractions Chart (Lesson 9 Contractionschart.xls).

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION The instructor will pass out Lesson 9: Quiz (36.A.2). The quiz is an inquiry to the knowledge of the students prior to studying Lesson 9 in class. This quiz is to test to see if

the student has read the lesson prior to class.

The quiz contains all of the braille characters the students will learn in Lesson 9. This

includes the all of the initial-letter contractions. The students will be required to fill in the

table with these characters.

The outcome of this quiz is to test the students of their knowledge of the new braille

characters introduced in Lesson 9.

The instructor will introduce the initial-letter contractions by implementing the flashcards for this lesson. Use flash cards to introduce the initial-letter contractions for day, ever, father, here, know, lord, mother, name, one, part, question, right, some, time, under, work, young, character, through, where, ought, there, upon, word, those, whose, these, cannot, had, many, spirit, world, and their.

Some reminders to the students:

“Remember that the initial-letter contractions are two-cell contractions.

Use the flashcards in and out of the classroom to your advantage. The flashcards

will help you to memorize the contractions quicker.”

If time permits you may also want to review the flash cards from Lesson 8.


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Have the students make their flashcards for Lesson 9 using the index cards.

Continue to encourage the use of the flash cards in the class room and privately.

As a class the students will read and discuss LOC Manual: Lesson 9.1-9.1a-b introducing how the original pronunciation must be maintained and when original pronunciation is lost.

B. Exceptions to the General Rule (3 hours)

ObjectiveBS36.2: Demonstrate a growing proficiency and understanding of the exceptions

to the general rules.


The instructor will also be familiar with LOC Manual: Lesson 9.2 pertaining to rules for initial-letter contractions and how the original pronunciation must be maintained and when

original pronunciation is lost. They will also be familiar with Drill 26.

You will need the following handouts: Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.1),

Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.2), Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2

(36.B.3), and Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2 (36.B.4).

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION

As a class the students will read and discuss LOC Manual: Lesson 9.2 and EBAE XIV.45.a. This section covers the exceptions to the general rules concerning the contractions for

know, ought, one, some, and part.

Take turns as a class to read the braille (embossed) answers to Drill 26 from the Drill book.

This will help the students to get a visual idea of reading the embossed copy.

Next the students will braille Drill 26 on Page 9-3 using Perky Duck.

When the students have completed this activity, which includes proofreading their own work, they can exchange drills and proofread each other’s work using the “How to Successfully Proofread” steps.

The students will be given the handout Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.1) which is an inquiry to the knowledge of the students prior to studying Lesson 9 in class. This is a quiz to see if the students have read the lesson prior to the class. The worksheet is a list of all of the initial-letter contractions and short-form words the student has learned in Lesson 9. The students will highlight or circle the correct word to the initial-letter

contraction.

The students will be given the handout Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2 (36.B.3). The worksheet is 12 complete sentences in simulated braille. This worksheet will help the students to practice their knowledge of reading simulated braille words. Each student will


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be paired up with another student to practice reading braille out loud. There is an answer

key to the worksheet.

C. Review and Test (1 hour)

ObjectiveBS36.3: Review and test on the initial-letter contractions.


The instructor will be familiar with Lesson 9.1-9.2.

You will need the following handouts: Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.1) and Answers to

Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.2).

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION

Review Lesson 9.1-9.2 of the LOC Manual. The review is designed to prepare the

students for the test. The instructor is to go over each section with emphases on areas

that will be on the test. Allow the students to ask any questions pertaining to the context

of LOC Manual: Lesson 9.1-9.2.

Pass out the Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.1) to each student. This test is56 words for

the students to structure using the contractions they learned in the section. An answer key

is included.

The expected outcome of the test will help both the instructor and the students to

understand the students’ strengths and weaknesses. This will allow them to work together

to strengthen the students weaknesses in any area.

ASSESSMENT

This test is necessary for the students and the instructor to determine the knowledge acquired over Lesson: 9.1-9.2 of the Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribing Fifth Edition, 2009. It is expected that the students will fully grasp the rules for initial-letter contractions and how the original pronunciation must be maintained and when original

pronunciation is lost.


Braille Module 36-7

Braille Module 36 Initial-Letter Contractions LOC Literary Lesson 9, Sections 9.1-9.2 Handouts and Answer Sheets


Braille Module 36-8

Lesson 9: Contraction List (36.A.1)

Dot 5 Dots 45 Dots 456 cannot _c

day "d

ever "e

father "f

here "h had _h

know "k

lord "l

mother "m many _m

name "n

one "o

part "p

question "q

right "r

some "s spirit _s

time "t

under "u upon ^u

work "w word ^w world _w

young "y

character "*

through "? those ^?

where ": whose ^:

ought "\

there "! these ^! their _!

36.A.1

Short- form Meaning

ac according

alw always

brl braille

(ch)n children

o'c o'clock or oclock

p(er)h perhaps


Braille Module 36-9

Lesson 9: Quiz (36.A.2)

Highlight the correct word to the initial-letter contraction.

1. "D day or dawn

2. ^U under or upon

3. "E every or ever 4. "Y youth or young

5. "F far or father

6. "L lord or love 7. _M many or must

8. "H hear or here 9. "K know or knowledge

10. "O one or open 11. "M matter or mother

12. "N name or number

13. "T time or true 14. "P part or park

15. "Q question or quench

16. "R ride or right

17. "S spirit or some 18. "U under or upon 19. "W world or work 20. ^? those or through 21. _S some or spirit 22. "* character or characteristic 23. "? through to those 24. _H here or had

25. "s spirit or some 26. _W world or where 27. "\ there or time 28. "! those or there 29. ^W world or word

30. _! there or their 31. ^: whose or where 32. ^! there or these 33. _C cannot or can

36.A.2


Braille Module 36-10

Answers to Lesson 9: Quiz (36.A.3)

Highlight the correct word to the initial-letter contraction.

1. "D day or dawn 2. ^U under or upon 3. "E every or ever 4. "Y youth or young 5. "F far or father 6. "L lord or love 7. _M many or must 8. "H hear or here 9. "K know or knowledge 10. "O one or open 11. "M matter or mother 12. "N name or number 13. "T time or true 14. "P part or park 15. "Q question or quench 16. "R ride or right 17. "S spirit or some 18. "U under or upon 19. "W world or work 20. ^? those or through 21. _S some or spirit 22. "* character or characteristic 23. "? through to those 24. _H here or had

25. "s spirit or some 26. _W world or where 27. "\ there or time 28. "! those or there 29. ^W world or word

30. _! there or their 31. ^: whose or where 32. ^! there or these 33. _C cannot or can

36.A.3



Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.1)

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36.B.1



Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 1 (36.B.2)

First take turns reading this exercise with another student. Then write the words out in longhand over the simulated braille.

1. Every day father and mother go to the church and pray.

2. Now is the right time to go under the water and see the stingray.

3. I worked very hard for that young character today!

4. Many famous people were there.

5. We will get through these tough times one day.

6. The question is, "Is his name Spartan or Colonel?"

7. The cherry trees are in blossom in my town of Houghton, Michigan.

8. Would you phone the landlord and make an appointment for the luncheonette.

9. Mr. Bright has the questionnaires ready for the ethereal party.

10. Grandfather set the youngster on the wall yesterday and took his picture.

11. I always enjoyed going to Germany for vacation.

12. The foreword was written by the commoner, Jack Money, who is so handsome!

36.B.2



Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2 (36.B.3)

Proofread each sentence and highlight each braille cell that is incorrect.

1. Have you ever had a day were nothing goes right?

2. My mother’s name has two parts: Mary Ellen.

3. Jimmy is a young character every time he has a baby sitter.

4. Whose watch is this? The time is wrong.

5. My father works part-time polishing swords.

6. The handsomest man at the party is Richard.

7. Abalone smothered her salad with Ranch Dressing.

8. What is the right answer to this question?

9. Just go through the door and you will enter the Spirit World.

10. The cherry trees blossomed at Gaylord University.

11. According to Spartan, she brailles for the blind children.

12. At 10 o'clock the phone will ring for you.

36.B.3



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36.B.3



Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Worksheet 2 (36.B.4)

Proofread each sentence and highlight each braille cell that is incorrect.

1. Have you ever had a day where nothing goes right?

2. My mother’s name has two parts: Mary Ellen.

3. Jimmy is a young character every time he has a baby sitter.

4. Whose watch is this? The time is wrong.

5. My father works part-time polishing swords.

6. The handsomest man at the party is Richard.

7. Abalone smothered her salad with Ranch Dressing.

8. What is the right answer to this question?

9. Just go through the door and you will enter the Spirit World.

10. The cherry trees blossomed at Gaylord University.

11. According to Spartan, she brailles for the blind children.

12. At 10 o'clock the phone will ring for you.

1. Contract the word “day”. 9.1

2. Contact the word “parts”. 9.2e

3. Contact the word “character”. 9.1

4. Contact the word “time”. 9.1

5. Contact the word “father”. 9.1

6. Contact the word “some”. 9.2d

7. Do not contact the word “abalone”. 9.2c

8. Contact the word “right”. 9.1

9. Contact the word “world”. 9.1

10. Do not contact the word “some”. 9.2d

11. Contact the word “Spartan”. 9.2e

12. Contact the word “phone”. 9.2c

36.B.4



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36.B.4



Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.1)

Highlight or circle all contractions you would use in the following words.

yesterday heresy adheres everywhere

clever questionnaire centimeter unknown

landlord several grandfather launder

smothered youngster flounder characteristic

renamed thereby oughtn’t sword

fever theses working throughout

whereupon spiritual here’ll chromosome

foreword gasometer hadn’t underworld

theirs hadji Germany wholesome

party sometime ethereal evert

bright sever centime doubleday

handsome doughty Houghton knowledgeable

commoner honesty blossomed party

partook acknowledge monetary colonel

36.C.1



Answers to Lesson 9.1-9.2: Test (36.C.2)

Highlight or circle all contractions you would use in the following words.

ye(st)(er)(day) h(er)esy ad(here)s (ever)y(where)

cl(ever) (question)naire c(en)timet(er) un(know)n

l(and)(lord) s(ever)al gr(and)(father) laund(er)

s(mother)(ed) (young)(st)(er) fl(ou)nd(er) (character)i(st)ic

re(name)d (there)by (ought)n’t sword

fev(er) (the)ses (work)(ing) (through)(out)

(where)(upon) (spirit)ual (here)’ll (ch)romosome

(for)e(word) gasomet(er) (had)n’t (under)(world)

(their)s hadji G(er)(many) (wh)ole(some)

(part)y (some)(time) e(the)r(ea)l ev(er)t

b(right) s(ever) c(en)time d(ou)(ble)(day)

h(and)(some) d(ought)y H(ou)(gh)ton (know)l(ed)gea(ble)

(com)mon(er) h(one)(st)y blossom(ed) (part)y

p(ar)took ac(know)l(ed)ge m(one)t(ar)y colonel

36.C.2

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