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Edges are important, do the circuit
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/edges-are-important
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Process of elimination, what is it NOT?
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/process-of-eliminationProcess of elimination, what is it NOT? When presented with making a choice or decision about a particular task, it is often easier to eliminate the obvious rather than trying to determine what the...
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3 R's - Read, Read, Read!
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/3-rs3 R's - Read, Read, Read! When we’re focused on getting a task done, it can be hard to slow down… take a breath… and really read what’s on the screen. Taking the time to read pop-up messages...
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Arrows Mean More - Explore!
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/arrows-mean-more-exploreArrows Mean More - Explore! Within the window itself, there are cues and clues indicating navigational options and hidden layers. Another useful phrase is, “Arrows mean more, explore”. Identifying...
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Dot, dot, dot - watcha got?
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/dot-dot-dotDot, dot, dot - watcha got? When there’s too much information to fit on the screen, you’ll often see a vertical or horizontal row of dots (like ⋮ or ...). Clicking on them usually reveals more...
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Hover to Uncover
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/hover-to-uncoverHover to Uncover Sometimes, not everything we need to know is visible on the screen. When you move your mouse over part of the screen, a word or an icon, extra information may be uncovered, like...
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Rollin', rollin', rollin'...get the info scrollin'!
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/navigation/cues-clues/rollin-rollin-rollinRollin', rollin', rollin'...get the info scrollin'! Digital screens come in all sizes, from tiny phone screens to large TVs. But no matter the size, sometimes not all the information will fit on...
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Learning Disability or Learning Opportunity?
https://calp.ca/blog/learning-disability-or-learning-opportunity.htmLearning disability. Two words that strike terror into every literacy practitioner’s soul. Thinking back to my early days as a Literacy Coordinator I can still remember that sinking feeling. A flood...
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First Drafts
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/drafting/first-draftsFirst Drafts Purpose First drafts are for writing, free from conventions (e.g., rules of writing). How Write down thoughts and ideas on any topic Don’t worry about organization, word choice, grammar,...
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Freewriting
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/drafting/freewritingFree Writing Purpose A time to write anything that comes to mind. No editing or revising. Helps build confidence and identity as a writer. How Choose a length of time for free writing—2–5 minutes usually Write...
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Purpose
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/organizing/purposePurpose Purpose Know why something is being written. What is the reason you are writing? How Have writers ask these questions of themselves before drafting: Why am I writing this? For what purpose? Examples:...
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Tone
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/organizing/toneTone Purpose Use a formal or informal tone to suit the audience and purpose. Word choice affects the tone. How Formal writing Uses more technical or business words Is for formal connections like a boss,...
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Words
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/organizing/wordsWords Purpose Word choice is important for the writing purpose, the tone being set, and the audience addressed. How Choose words that go with the purpose and tone—formal or informal Use words that might...
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Sentences
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/organizing/sentencesSentences Purpose Use different types of sentences to make writing more interesting. How Make a mix of short and long sentences to keep writing more interesting Choose different sentence starters Note: When...
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Paragraphs
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/organizing/paragraphsParagraphs Purpose Combine sentences together into a paragraph that focuses on one idea. How Follow a good paragraph structure: Main idea Topic sentence Supporting sentences Concluding sentence See it...
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Word Choice
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/revisions/word-choiceWord Choice Purpose Good writing uses vocabulary or word choice that appeals to the audience. This means using words the writer knows and words they think their audience will appreciate. How Use specific...
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Punctuation
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/revisions/punctuationPunctuation Purpose Punctuation uses symbols to separate and give meaning to words in sentences. It shows where to pause, what words are quotations, and more. How Very beginning writers: Focus on the period...
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Writing Practice
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/writing-practiceWriting Practice Acitivities In addition to explicit instruction on how to write, writing practice will help improve writing skills. Here are additional writing activities to add to a robust writing program. Alternate...
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Writing a Journal Entry
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/everyday/journalWriting a Journal Entry Purpose Journal entries do not need to follow any writing conventions. They are expressions of personal growth, interests, and opinions, etc. The writer is in total control of what...
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Writing a List
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/everyday/listWriting a List Purpose Writing lists may be for various purposes (described below in a list!): To-do lists Best-of lists Grocery list Brainstorming list Checklist, etc. How Before writing a list, decide...