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.

English Language Arts: Reading for Understanding

K-12: Standard 2

• Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience.

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

Engage students with creative posters that inspire reading! Organize a poster contest, where students use die-cuts to create their unique posters for the classroom, school or community library.

Supplies Used: Cardstock, Construction Paper, Colored Pens, Crayons, Glue, Posterboard, Scissors

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

1. Cut a 12x18 inch sheet of posterboard.
2. Die-cut an XL Word, Read w/Book from multiple colors or cardstock or construction paper. Keep one shape whole and cut away highlights from other shapes. Layer and adhere.
3. Die-cut two LG Words, Read w/Books and cut away the Books.
4. Die-cut the Treble Clef and Tiny Notes.
5. Place shapes on the posterboard and adhere.
6. Write or computer generate the title and adhere to the poster.
7. Mat the completed poster. Highlight images with colored pens or pencils to complete the project (see Main Photo).