English Language Arts: Reading for Perspective

K-12: Standard 1

• Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.

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

Inspire year-round reading with student-created bookmarks to suit all occasions. Create bookmarks to supplement language arts lessons, reward good behavior and academic performance or celebrate holidays.

Note: The Bookmarks, Hold It #3 have been retired. Consider substituting with Bookmark, Cross.

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Glue, Scissors

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

1. Die-cut Hold It Bookmarks #3 using cardstock or construction paper.
   
2. Cut a small piece of paper and adhere behind the opening of the cross and fish.
   
3. Cut several small strips of contrasting paper and adhere to the front of the Bookmarks, trimming along the edges.