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Syllabus

Braille

CBSE · Class 4 · English

Complete topic list for Braille in CBSE Class 4 English. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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3 Topics · CBSE Class 4 English

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Braille

Louis BrailleBlindnessNight WritingBraille alphabetBraille booksLearning Braille

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Braille for CBSE Class 4 English?
Braille covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Braille — CBSE Class 4 English?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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