| Fourth Grade Pillars of Library Citizenship | TEKS | NISD STANDARDS |
| Citizenship | ||
| Obey campus library rules | ||
| Observe security procedures | ||
| Follow library policies and procedures | ||
| Responsibility | ||
| Exhibit proper care and handling of library materials | ||
| Return books when due | ||
| Pay for lost/damaged books | ||
| Respect | ||
| Behave courteously toward others | ||
| Respect school property | ||
| Trustworthiness | ||
| Follow acceptable use policy | ||
| Demonstrate honesty regarding accidents and accept blame | ||
| Avoid plagiarism | ||
| Comply with laws regarding use of technology | ||
| Fairness | ||
| Work well with a partner | ||
| Participate cooperatively with a group or team | ||
| Caring | ||
| Assist others in using the library | ||
| Respect others' reading selections/reading levels | ||
| Reading Literacy | ||
| Listen attentively, purposefully and critically to stories and
other texts read aloud |
Language Arts: 4.1A | |
| Read independently | Language Arts: 4.7A | Language Arts: 4.2C, 4.3i |
| Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators | Language Arts: 4.8B 4.14B, 4.23A | |
| Self-select materials from a variety of literary formats for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information such as fiction anthologies, nonfiction, periodicals and poetry | Language Arts: 4.8 | Language Arts: 4.3i |
| Read or listen to, and recognize the distinguishing features and
purpose of a variety of literature such as alphabet books, biographies, concept books, counting books, Mother Goose rhymes, picture books, informational books, poetry, realistic fiction, fables, folktales, horror, legends, myths, mystery and tall tales |
Language
Arts: 4.8B, 4.12C, 4.12D, 4.12G |
Language Arts: 4.3G |
| Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of
these awards: TLA, ALA, and other award lists |
Language Arts: 4.8A, 4.23A | |
| Information Literacy | ||
| Identify author, cover, illustrator, page, spine, spine label, title, dedication, title page, chapter titles, glossary, guide words, index, table of contents, copyright, publisher | Language Arts: 4.12B | |
| Acquire library terminology such as: barcode, book return/book drop, check out/check in, date due, fiction, nonfiction, library card, overdue, shelf marker, call number, circulation desk, hold, renew | Language Arts: 4.3B | |
| Use WebCat to locate materials at the campus level | Language Arts: 4.13C | |
| Locate specific materials using alphabetical order and the Dewey Decimal System | Math: 4.1B, 4.14A | Math: 4.1D |
| Listen actively, critically, and purposefully for information acquisition, problem solving, and enjoyment | Language Arts: 4.1A | Language Arts: 4.4B |
| Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion | Social Studies: 4.24A, 4.24B | Language Arts: 4.8A |
| Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research | Language
Arts: 4.13A, 4.21A Social Studies: 4.24 |
Language Arts: 4.8A |
| Consider and select possible print and nonprint sources for use
in the research process such as: atlases, dictionaries (ex.
language-specific, visual, or biographical), encyclopedias (general or
subject-specific), nonfiction books, periodicals, digital and electronic
sources (ex. audiotapes, videotapes, CD-ROMS, CPD-compact discs, DVDs,
eBooks, databases etc.), Internet resources, almanacs, thesauri, experts,
newspapers |
Language
Arts: 4.13A, 4.21A Social Studies: 4.24 Technology Acquisition 4B, 5A, 5B |
Language Arts: 4.8C |
| Locate and use graphical information with charts, diagrams,
graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, timelines charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, timelines |
Language
Arts: 4.13D, 4.23B; Social Studies: 4.22C |
Language
Arts: 4.8C, 4.9A, 4.9B Social Studies: 4.8A |
| Technology Literacy | ||
| Comply with laws and examine issues regarding the use of
technology and AUP and Copyright issues |
Technology Applications: 126.3A | |
| Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies using author, Boolean operators, Keyword, Subject, Title | Technology Applications: 126.3(4) | |
| Use multiple technologies to locate, gather information and/or create a product. (Library Webpage, online encyclopedias, online databases, eBooks, online periodicals, WebCat, websites) |
Language
Arts: 4.13C Technology Applications 126.3(4) |