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Course Description

In this course you will develop an understanding of the connection between reading and writing and gather ideas for implementing meaningful craft writing lessons that help students build skills that transfer naturally into reading. The course texts will help you to develop a better understanding of author’s craft and how to translate that into meaningful writing instruction in your classroom.  In this flexible course you will explore and implement high-impact, engaging lessons that you can teach in your classroom tomorrow!

Notes

This course can be taken for 3, 4 or 5 credits. Select the appropriate section for your desired number of credits.

Testimonials

“This course exceeded my expectations! I honestly think it is the most useful literacy book I have ever read and very user friendly. I love the way the Craft Moves chapters are organized and provide you with titles and how to use those titles to teach the various craft moves... I believe my students will gain the confidence and independence they need to take risks in writing and feel passionate about the subject because of this book and this class.” —TINT Student
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Section Title
Author's Craft: Connecting Reading and Writing
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
Reading List / Textbook

Participants will need to select one of the following Core Texts that must be purchased separately:

Required Core Text Options:

  • Grades 3 - 8 Nonfiction: Writers Read Better: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz
  • Grades 3 - 8 Narrative: Writers Read Better: Narrative: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work Into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz 
  • Grades K - 5 Craft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey Shubitz
Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher

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
Author's Craft: Connecting Reading and Writing
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
Reading List / Textbook

Participants will need to select one of the following Core Texts that must be purchased separately:

Required Core Text Options:

  • Grades 3 - 8 Nonfiction: Writers Read Better: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz
  • Grades 3 - 8 Narrative: Writers Read Better: Narrative: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work Into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz 
  • Grades K - 5 Craft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey Shubitz
Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher

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
Author's Craft: Connecting Reading and Writing
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 (5 units) $990.00
Available for Credit
5 Quarter Credits
Instructors
Reading List / Textbook

Participants will need to select one of the following Core Texts that must be purchased separately:

Required Core Text Options:

  • Grades 3 - 8 Nonfiction: Writers Read Better: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz
  • Grades 3 - 8 Narrative: Writers Read Better: Narrative: 50+ Paired Lessons That Turn Writing Craft Work Into Powerful Genre Reading by M. Colleen Cruz 
  • Grades K - 5 Craft Moves: Lesson Sets for Teaching Writing with Mentor Texts by Stacey Shubitz
Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher

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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