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Decorative Ribbon Bookmarks
Lesson #8857

Concept:

Encourage students to read using bookmarks they decorate.

Objective:

Students will enjoy using bookmarks that highlight their personal interests or book themes.

Recommended Grade Levels: 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Curriculums: English Language Arts, Fine Arts & Crafts

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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: 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 user 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.

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(Figure A)
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(Figure B)

Supplies Used: Adhesive Letters, Cardstock, Colored Pens, Crayons, Glue, Pencils, Ribbon, Scissors, Stickers

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

  1. Die-cut the Plain Bookmark using cardstock or construction paper.
  2. Die-cut any small or tiny die from multiple colors of cardstock or construction paper.
  3. Decorate and layer die-cuts using glue. To layer, leave one shape whole and cut highlights from other colors. Create subtle shadings using colored pens, pencils or crayons.
  4. Adhere decorated die-cuts and stickers to the bookmark (Figure A).
  5. If desired, cut strips of contrasting paper and adhere to bookmark. Add a sticker to the strip to decorate, or use adhesive letters to spell student's names.
  6. Cut an 8" length of ribbon and loop through the top of the bookmark (Figure B).
  7. Bookmarks may also be decorated for gifts or fundraisers (see Main Photo).