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!

Grade levels: K - 8; SPU Course Number: EDWR 5568

Choose the text(s) that fits with your grade level, matches your interests, and your credit choice. Review Class Schedule/Assignments before purchasing your text(s).

●3 credit option: select 1 required core text

●4 credit option: select 2 texts: 1 required core, 1 choice (core or supplemental)

●5 credit option: select 3 texts: 1 required core, 2 choice (core or supplemental)

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

Supplemental texts:

●Grades K - 8 Craft Lessons: Teaching Writing K - 8 by Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi

●Grades K - 8 Craft Lessons: Teaching Information Writing K - 8 by Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi

This class is offered for 3, 4 or 5 Quarter Credits.

For 3 Credits you will complete 5 assignments.

For 4 Credits you will complete 7 assignments.

For 5 Credits you will complete 9 assignments.

Link To Preview Coursework

Student Testimonial:

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.

---2020 Student

Registration Options

1. Click "Registration" below. Our site will redirect you to an SPU registration page where you will pay both the TINT and SPU fee with a credit card.

2. You will receive an email from SPU with your receipt and a link to the coursework.

3. You have a year to complete the work at your own pace. Your grade will be posted on your transcript within a few weeks (and often sooner) of you finishing!

Links to explore or purchase required and optional textbooks:

Fees:

Option 1: Non-Credit/Audit TINT Tuition Fee (30 PDUs): $510

Option 2: 3 Quarter Credit (60 PDUs) = TINT Tuition Fee: $510

+ $165 SPU Credit Fee (Click here for Partner University Info)

Option 3: 4 Quarter Credit (80 PDUs) = TINT Tuition Fee: $590

+ $220 SPU Credit Fee (Click here for Partner University Info)

Option 4: 5 Quarter Credit (100 PDUs) = TINT Tuition Fee: $680

+ $275 SPU Credit Fee (Click here for Partner University Info)

Instructor: Krista Geffre

Author’s Craft:

Connecting Reading and Writing