Instructor:Duane Arnold
Grading Method: Letter (Letter)
Credits: 2
Department: EDUC (2000)
Academic Level: K-12 Professionals
Start/End Dates: 10/27/2025 - 12/07/2025
Completion Date: 12/07/2025
Term: Fall 2025
Location: Online/Google Classroom
Instruction Mode: Internet Asynchronous (online class)
Cost: $200

Meeting Pattern

Description

Read all of the books recognized for the Newbery Award in 2025.

This course covers both fiction and nonfiction material that is targeted for high-level students from 4th-8th grade. Complete comprehension assessments as well as engage with weekly online discussions. The assignments will provide you a chance to draw from previous experiences, critical thinking, current events, and the critiquing of literature.

Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes

Objectives:

You will:

Materials:

You will be able to locate the following texts at school and public libraries, local bookstores, and online. It is your responsibility to locate and acquire these texts and the expense of them should be considered part of the overall fee of taking the class. No extensions will be given for failing to acquire these books in the time necessary.

TESTIMONIALS:

"REALLY ENJOYED THE COURSE A GREAT WAY TO GET CREDIT FOR READING GOOD BOOKS."

"IT IS GREAT TO HAVE NEW BOOKS TO READ WITH OR RECOMMEND TO STUDENTS TO READ."

"THE READING SECTIONS FOR THIS COURSE WERE SO GOOD."

"I LIKE USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM. GOOD FORMAT FOR THIS CLASS."

"THE CLASS WAS ORGANIZED WELL AND OFFERED CLEAR SYLLABUS AND DUE DATES FOR ASSIGNMENTS."

Registration Instructions

Online registration URL closes @ 5:00 p.m. on November 6, 2025.  

You will receive an email when you have successfully registered. Please allow 48 hours (2 business days) for your registration to be processed. You will receive access information for online courses prior to the start date.

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