UEB Contractions is the third unit of the Mangold Basic Braille Program. The first two units in the Mangold Basic Braille Program; Unit 1: Tracking and Unit 2: Alphabet teach the initial skills that promote rapid and efficient braille reading. Unit 3: UEB Contractions was written for new readers who already know the braille alphabet and is divided into 5 parts (Parts A-E) so that teachers are better able to tailor the program to individual student needs. The parts are designed to be taught in order, but a student can skip a part if the teacher of the visually impaired has determined that the student has already mastered the contractions taught in that part.

Unit 3: UEB Contractions is designed to help teachers of the visually impaired teach reading skills while teaching the braille code. All of the parts in Unit 3 are controlled for contractions and contain both reading and writing exercises. Common words and contractions, that beginning readers encounter, are introduced early in the program to help facilitate early reading. Punctuation and common math symbols are also introduced. The reading exercises include repeated readings, sentence tracking, multiple choice questions and clue activities. The writing exercises include sentence copying, sentence starters and open-ended questions.

Included in each of the parts of Unit 3: UEB Contractions are print reading books (trade books). Ready-to-cut and apply braille labels for each of the print books are also included. These print books give the student an opportunity to read for pleasure. There are picture descriptions in the teacher's manual that may be used by the teacher or parent. All but one of the print books are controlled for contractions. 

There are assessment sheets at the end of each part to help teachers determine if their student is ready to advance to the next part.

Each MINI Kit includes the following components:

1. Student Materials (Consumable Braille Worksheets, Print Trade Books, Ready-to-Cut Braille Labels)
2. Teacher's Manual

Each FULL Kit includes the following components:

1. Student Materials (Consumable Braille Worksheets, Print Trade Books, Ready-to-Cut Braille Labels)
2. Teacher's Manual
3. Sensational Blackboard and Ink Pen

 The COMPLETE SET includes: 

1. Student Materials Parts A-E (Consumable Braille Worksheets, Print Trade Books, Ready-to-Cut Braille Labels)
2. All 5 Teacher's Manuals (Parts A-E)
3. One (1) Sensational Blackboard and Ink Pen

Note: Teachers who have a Mangold Pushpin Board Kit may use it in place of the Sensational Blackboard.

STUDENT MATERIALS ALSO SOLD SEPARATELY.

Click HERE to view an informational PDF on Unit 3: UEB Contractions!