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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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Spelling
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/revisions/spellingSpelling Purpose Not every revision of writing needs to start with spelling. But many writers are curious about English spelling, especially newcomers to Canada. Teach spelling if needed for more formal...
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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...
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Writing an Email
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/everyday/emailWriting an Email Purpose Emails are a typical communication used for both personal and business purposes. How Every email needs the following parts: Subject line: Should have 3-5 keywords or a short phrase...
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Verbal
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-digital/language/verbalVerbal This is the language related to what you read - the words or text used to describe the icons, symbols, structures, or tasks. Verbal language can be complex and confusing. Often there are multiple...
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Language Experience Approach
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/drafting/language-experience-approachLanguage Experience Approach Purpose Write down personal stories at the same time as they are being told aloud. The written story reflects the writer’s own experiences and language. It connects writing...
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Everyday Purposes
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/everyday-purposesWriting for Everyday Purposes Here are 4 kinds of writing used everyday to help organize our lives, communicate with others, or for personal or interpersonal expression. Strategies for beginning writers: Journal...
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CALP Connections: Summer 2026
https://calp.ca/blog/calp-connections-summer-2026-2026-05-26CALP Connections: Summer 2026 Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities, Call for CLN Board Applications, Become a CALP Portal Blog Contributer, and more... Upcoming Professional Development OpportunitiesCLN...
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Frantic Free: How to Calm Down, Lighten Up and Reduce Stress with Patricia Morgan
https://calp.ca/events/frantic-free-how-to-calm-down-lighten-up-and-reduce-stress-with-patricia-morgan.htmFrantic Free: How to Calm Down, Lighten Up and Reduce Stress with Patricia MorganAugust 27, 1-2 pm MDT This upbeat and practical ‘how to’ session is based on Morgan’s Canadian Best selling micro-book, Frantic...
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How To Conduct a Needs Assessment
https://calp.ca/e-learning/?id=561Assessing the needs of your community doesn't necessarily need to involve hosting a large, complicated or expensive focus group. Conducting informal interviews or meetings with other community organizations...
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Grammar
https://calp.ca/learning-resources/teaching-writing/revisions/grammarGrammar Purpose Correct grammar is not needed in every context. Informal writing or writing that is not shared can sound more like speech. Formal writing or writing that will be shared or published should...
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CALP Connections: May 2026 Special Symposium Edition
https://calp.ca/blog/calp-connections-may-2026-2026-05-14CALP Connections: May 2026 Special Symposium Edition Years of Service Recognition, Learners' Voices, Award Recipients and Years of Service recognition, and more... Professional Community GatheringLearners'...
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2020 Council of the Federation Literacy Award Nominations Open!
https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-april-2020.htm#article-1143The Council of the Federation Literacy Award was created in 2004 by Canada's Premiers to recognize literacy achievements in every province and territory. The award recognizes one Canadian organization...
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In Person Gathering (St. Paul)
https://calp.ca/events/in-person-gathering-st-paul.htmIn Person Gathering (St. Paul) Join your CALP peers from around the region for a day of in person connecting, networking and conversation. Together we will make connections and discuss possibilities. Date:...
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Inclusive Learning Spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ Community
https://calp.ca/blog/inclusive-learning-spaces-for-the-lgbtq2s-community.htmThis week's guest blog comes to you from the CALP Team at Alberta Advanced Education: Interview with Brenda Barritt on inclusive learning spaces for the LGBTQ2S+ community. Brenda Barritt is the former...
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Psychological First Aid Training for CALPs
https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-september-2019.htm#article-1106As you may remember in the May 2019 CALP Connections we announced a grant we received from the Advanced Learning and Community Partnerships Division of Alberta Advanced Education to support training for...
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Indigenous Learning - Creating Safer Spaces Coming Soon!
https://calp.ca/newsletters/calp-connections-march-2019.htm#article-1080We are delighted to announce the Indigenous Learning: Creating Safer Spaces workshop is being held on May 15 in Lac La Biche and on May 30 in Lethbridge. This workshop explores the issue of culture and...