English Language Arts: Applying Knowledge and Language Skills

K-12: Standard 6

• Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.

K-12: Standard 12

• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and the exchange of information).

Standards for the English Language Arts, by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English, Copyright 1996 by the International Reading Association and the National Council of Teachers of English. Reprinted with permission.

Source: NCTE/IRA Standards for the English Language Arts

Fine Arts: Visual Arts

K-4 Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Decorate Church books to comprehend, appreciate and reflect on religious stories.

Supplies Used: Brads, Cardstock, Glue, Paper (Lined), Paper (Patterned), Scissors

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut two Book, Church Cover using blue cardstock or construction paper.
   
2. Cut two pieces of patterned paper and adhere to the back of the windows on the front Cover.
   
3. Cut a small piece of yellow paper and adhere to the back of the cross on the front Cover.
   
4. Die-cut several Book, Church Pages using lined paper.
   
5. Align the front Cover, the Pages and the back Cover.
   
6. Insert three small brads to hold the Church Book together (see Main Photo).