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Course Description

Mentor Texts are pieces of literature that students can benefit from reading multiple times, studying and trying to emulate in their reading and writing. In this course you will choose from a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction to find the best mentor texts that fit with your literacy program.  You will organize this collection of mentor texts in practical, useful ways. Upon completion of this course you will have researched and designed literature-based activities that are ready for immediate use. Grades K-8

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Understand strategies for using mentor texts to engage students of all ages and abilities.
  • Choose quality mentor texts, design effective instruction using those texts, and consider how to integrate this effective instruction into current practice.
  • Organize the collection of mentor texts in a practical, useful way.
  • Discuss, develop, and share instructional strategies and lesson plans that utilize mentor texts to support classroom learning.
  • Explore websites; discover new resources and research current trends.
  • Become familiar with Common Core literacy standards with an increased emphasis on reading of fiction, nonfiction and informational texts to build disciplinary knowledge.
  • Create plans for mentor texts focused on interest levels for fiction, nonfiction periodicals, magazines, comic books and other material that will interest? students of all ages.
  • Survey books used in the classroom and library and assess goals for creating a climate of understanding and appreciation for diverse cultures and ethnic heritages.

Notes

This course can be taken for 3 or 4 credits. Please check section information to register for appropriate section.

Testimonials

“I really enjoyed taking this class. It has been several years since I have weeded through the mentor texts I have on my “teacher bookshelf.” This gives me a much more manageable collection of books that I know I can use throughout the year that will serve a variety of purposes. I feel more organized, both in the texts I will use, and how I will use them, and that is what I was hoping to achieve in taking this class!” —TINT Student

“This class has been both fun and informational. I have enjoyed learning about books that I can use in my classroom to teach both reading and writing.” —TINT Student

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Section Title
Mentor Texts: Choosing Standout Books
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (3 units) $690.00
Available for Credit
3 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.

 

Section Title
Mentor Texts: Choosing Standout Books
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 365 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Distance Learning  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition credit (4 units) $845.00
Available for Credit
4 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.

 

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