Curriculum Corner
Fall Writing Paper
What better way to write in fall than with fall-themed writing paper? Use a set of lined papers to get you started.
EngageNY
Analyzing the Central Ideas, Part 1: “The Border”
What is your strategy? Scholars read "The Border" and work with a partner to practice reading strategies to use while independent reading. They identify difficult parts where they practiced rereading by marking them with sticky notes,...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Phonics: Letter Recognition, Alphabet Borders
Reinforce early reading skills with an activity focusing on letter recognition. Class members work in pairs to match uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
Curated OER
Language: Border, Bridge or Barrier?
Students examine how they view language differences along the border between the US and Mexico.
Curated OER
Latino Americans and Immigration Laws: Crossing the Border
Students identify both views on U.S. immigration policy. They write a persuasive essay defending either a liberal or restrictive immigration policy. Students identify the major laws regulating immigration since 1875. They create a...
Curated OER
Giving Without Borders
Students assess the mission, accomplishments and global impact of Doctors Without Borders, the medical relief organization awarded the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize. They analyze stories of recent work done in different countries around the world.
Curated OER
Crossing Borders, Crossing Boundaries?
Students explore how the United States government is using biometrics to secure American borders. They examine the pitfalls of biometrics programs and propose possible ways to strengthen the program.
Curated OER
Travel Blank Writing Paper
In this travel writing paper worksheet, students examine and color the detailed border of the Eiffel Tower, Sphinx, windmill, sombrero, Canadian flag and postage stamps. Students use the blank primary lines for writing.
Helping Dyslexia
Chain Words
Kindergartners and first graders create a chain of word cards with this fun activity. Participants read the word on the right side of a card, and match the word to the corresponding picture on the left side of another card. They...
Curated OER
Decorated Writing Paper-- American Symbols
In this writing template, students use the decorated writing paper for any story or report writing task. The paper is decorated with a border depicting American symbols. The paper is lined for upper elementary age students.
K12 Reader
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
Get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit with a 12-word, word search puzzle!
Curated OER
Cloud Paper-- Horizontal
In this cloud paper instructional activity, students use the horizontal lines with the cloud border to write. This could be used for creative writing or letters. Students color the border.
Florida Center for Reading Research
Phonics: Syllable Patterns, Picture It In Syllables
Scholars practice blending syllables by playing a matching game. Pairs flip two cards and blend syllables; if they create a word, the player writes it on a worksheet; if not, the cards return to the collection.
Curated OER
Thanksgiving Writing Paper
In this writing worksheet, students use the blank lined writing paper with a colorful Thanksgiving border for any kind of writing activity.
Curated OER
Reading And Writing Themed Blank Lined Paper With Primary Lines
In this writing template, students use the decorated writing paper with a colorful border of books and authors for any purpose. It is lined for primary students.
Curated OER
Funky Illuminated Fairy Tales
Students create their own fairy tale. In this book making lesson plan, students write a fairy tale and turn it into a book. They use decorated initials and borders to make it look like an illuminated manuscript.
Curated OER
Establishing Borders: The Expansion of the United States 1846-48
Students investigate how the United States acquired land after the Revolutionary War ended. In this establishing borders instructional activity, students use maps to identify territories acquired by the US and the states that later...
Curated OER
If You Could Fly, Where Would You Go?
Students explore story quilts. In this cross curriculum literacy and art lesson, students listen to the story Tar Beachand discuss the art form of story quilts as used by Faith Ringgold. Students sketch their own "Where Would You Fly?"...
NPR
Civil Rights of Japanese-American Internees
Prompted by a viewing of Emiko and Chizu Omori’s Rabbit in the Moon, a documentary about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, high schoolers examine a series of documents, including the Bill of Rights and the UN’s...
Curated OER
Order Out of Borders
Students examine the differences between natural and man-made borders by investigating the Texas quarter. They create clay models of the state of Texas.
Curated OER
Christmas Writing Paper
In this holiday writing worksheet, students use the lined paper with a colorful Christmas border. Students may write letters, stories, poems or notes using this decorative paper.
Novelinks
The Winter’s Tale: Bio Poem
Readers of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale demonstrate their understanding of the play by selecting a character and crafting a bio poem that reveals his or her fears and aspirations.
Curated OER
Mending the Rift
Students determine what factors identify a country's political borders. After reading an article, they investigate questions surrounding the Great Rift Valley. On a map, they trace the valley from Asia through Africa and research the...
Curated OER
Eric Carle Collage
Young scholars gain appreciation for the work of Eric Carle. They speculate about a work of art, what materials, techniques and skills were used. They study Carle's work to determine how he did it and explore various water color techniques.