Sixth Grade Pillars of Library Citizenship	TEKS	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: 6.1A	Language Arts: 6.5A; Reading 6.1E
Read independently	Language Arts: 6.7A	Language Arts: 6.4A; Reading 6.2B
Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators	Language Arts: 6.8B, 6.14B, 6.23A, Social Studies: 6.15	Language Arts 6.4B, Reading 6.2B, 6.3C
Self-select materials from a variety of literary formats for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information such as fiction, anthologies, nonfiction, periodicals, poetry, electronic texts/eBooks, newspapers	Language Arts: 6.8	Language Arts: 6.4A, Reading 6.3B
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, tall tales, autobiographies, fantasy/science fiction, and historical fiction.	Language Arts: 6.8B, 6.12E	Language Arts: 6.4A, 6.5B Reading: 6.3J
Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of these awards:  TLA, ALA, and other award lists	Language Arts: 6.8A	Language Arts: 6.4A
Explore works from recommended reading lists:  TLA, ALA, and other recommended reading lists	Language Arts: 6.8A	Language Arts: 6.4A
Information Literacy
Locate and use areas of the Library
Identify: author, cover, illustrator, page, spine, spine label, title, dedication, title page, chapter titles, glossary, guide words, index, table of contents, copyright, publisher, appendices, editors	Language Arts: 6.13C
Acquire library terminology: barcode, book return/book drop, check out/check in, date due, fiction, nonfiction, library card, overdue, shelf marker, call number, circulation desk, hold, renew, WebCat, shelving cart/book truck, stacks	Language Arts: 6.9	Language Arts: 6.4C
Use WebCat to locate materials on the campus and district level	Language Arts: 6.13C	Tech. Applications 126.2(5), 126.3(4)
Locate specific materials using alphabetical order and the Dewey Decimal System	Math: 6.1B, 6.11A
Listen actively, critically, and purposefully for information acquisition, problem solving, and enjoyment	Language Arts: 6.1A	Language Arts: 6.4D, 6.5A, 6.5B
Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion	Social Studies: 6.23	Reading 6.4A
Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research	Language Arts: 6.13A, 6.20A Social Studies: 6.23	Reading 6.4A
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, specialized reference materials(ex. travel books, handbooks, yearbooks, guides to literature, government publications/documents, timelines, gazetteers, or directories)	Language Arts: 6.13C, 6.18i Social Studies: 6.23	Reading 6.1C
Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias, date of information, relevance	Social Studies: 6.21B, 6.23 Science: 6.20C, 6.3A	Reading 6.4G
Locate and use graphical information using charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, and timelines	Language Arts: 6.13D, 6.22B Social Studies: 6.21C	Reading 6.4D
Extract useful information in resources from aides such as: table of contents, captions, glossaries, indices, guide words, keywords, subject headings, suggested resources (additional readings, bibliographies, cross references, hyperlinks)	Language Arts: 6.13D, 6.22B Social Studies: 6.21C	Reading 6.1C, 6.4D
Draw conclusions from information gathered		Reading 6.4F
Summarize and organize information from multiple sources	Language arts: 6.1F, 6.1G, 6.13E, 6.20D Social Studies; 6.23	Reading 6.4E
Determine differences between primary and secondary sources	Social Studies: 6.21A	Reading 6.4G
Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation	Language Arts: 6.20D, 6.20E Social Studies: 6.23	Reading 6.4J
Demonstrate knowledge of copyright	Tech. Applications: 126.12(3)(A)	Tech Applications 126.2
Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences	Tech. Applications: 126.12(3)(A)	Reading 6.4H
Follow accepted format for documenting sources	Language Arts: 6.20G Social Studies: 6.22D	Reading 6.4H
Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need	Language Arts: 6.20F Social Studies: 6.23	Reading 6.4K
Technology Literacy
Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology using AUP, and copyright issues	Tech. Applications: 126.12(3)(A)
Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies using: author, Boolean operators, keyword, search engines, subject, title, and filters	Tech. Applications: 126.12(4)(B)
Use multiple technologies to locate, gather information and/or create a product. (Library Webpage, online encyclopedias, online databases, eBooks, online periodicals, WebCat, websites, online almanacs, online atlases, and online newspapers)	Language Arts: 6.13C Tech. Applications: 126.12(4)