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)