Contractions is a huge problem for foreigners learning a new language or
studying in Norway but using English or other foreign books. In Norway
we use very little contractions at all, because so much litterature is
in electronic form, or can be scanned. Then synthetic speech is easier
and faster than grade 2.
Also, it may be difficult to get used to the full spelling when writing
ordinary texts.
Also the fact that blind pupils are integrated in ordinary schools,
makes it difficult to learn contractions.
On 04.05.2005 16:49, Susan Stageberg wrote:
Here's what I think I'd do if I were you. I'd copy the file or files that make up the book and put them in a new Duxbury document. Put in the codes to make Grade 1 and save it that way so you can repeat this if necessary.
I don't think it needs to be double-spaced unless they specifically request it. I will have to stick my neck out here and say that anybody who can read a book that's five volumes long ought to be reading with contractions. But then, what do I know? (smile)
Susie Stageberg Project ASSIST with Windows Iowa Department for the Blind (515) 281-1351 stageberg.susan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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*From:* duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On Behalf Of *Barbara Mandelbaum
*Sent:* Wednesday, May 04, 2005 9:35 AM
*To:* duxuser
*Subject:* [duxuser] conversion of book from Grade 2 to Grade 1
I am with a volunteer group that brailles books for children as gifts. We are all sighted.
We have a book already done in Grade 2 braille and now someone has requested that they receive a copy of the book done in Grade 1 braille.
How do I convert the file from Grade 2 to Grade 1? This particular book happens to be 5 Grade 2 volumes in length. I know that the amount of pages will change and the title sheets will have to reflect that.
Also, is it necessary to do Grade 1 double line spaced or is that only done if requested by the person receiving the braille book?
Barb
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