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Today, we begin a new focus on writing strategies for language learners. This week’s video and activity provide learners with an approach to predicting what words might be while writing. This strategy is a particularly beneficial approach to lessening learners' dependence on dictionaries and other external resources.

Thank you to Tigre Lusardi, CASLS Graduate Intern, for his work in developing this week’s video and activity.

There are a few ways to get connected with us this week:

• Join our InterCom Live! session. We connect on Facebook every Monday at 11:00 am Pacific. To join us, open CASLS's Facebook page at the designated time. Can't make it? The InterCom Live! events are always recorded, and you can find them on our Facebook page.
• Check out the Activity of the Week. This week, learners practice examining word parts (e.g., morphemes) to predict what words that they do not know might be.
• Check out this #LangChat summary of writing strategies posted by Calico Spanish for some practical classroom approaches to improving learners’ writing proficiency.

Happy exploring! We are excited to continue engaging with you this week.