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Braille — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 4 · English

What Braille covers in CBSE Class 4 English: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 4 English syllabus.

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3 Topics · CBSE Class 4 English · 2026-27

Topics in Braille

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1. Louis Braille’s Life

  • Louis Braille was three years old when a sharp tool pierced his eye while he was playing with his blacksmith father’s tools.
  • Within a few days, he became blind in one eye, and later he became totally blind when the other eye was also affected.
  • In 1819, when he was ten years old, he got admission to the Royal Institute for Young Blind Persons in Paris.
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2. Night Writing and Braille

  • Capt. Charles Barbier de la Serre invented Night Writing.
  • Night Writing was an alphabet of raised dots and dashes.
  • It was made for soldiers to read with their fingers in the dark.
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3. Importance of Braille

  • Braille helps people read by touch.
  • Braille needs more space because letters cannot be written too close together.
  • A Braille book is thicker than a regular printed book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Braille for CBSE Class 4 English?
Key topics in Braille include Louis Braille’s Life, Night Writing and Braille, Importance of Braille. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Braille for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Braille. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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