Seventh 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: 1A; 1B; 1C; 2A; 2D;
Reading: 7.1E
Read independently  Language Arts: 7A; 7B; 7E; 10B; Reading: 7.2A; 7.2B
Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators Language Arts: 8A; 8B; 8C  
Self-select materials from a variety of literary formats
 for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information to include fiction, anthologies, nonfiction, periodicals, poetry, electronic texts/eBooks, and newspapers.
Language Arts: 8A; 8B; 8C  
Read or listen to, and recognize the distinguishing features
 and purpose of a variety of literature including alphabet books, concept books, counting books, Mother Goose rhymes, picture books, informational books, biographies, poetry, realistic fiction, fables, folktales, horror, legends, myths, mystery, tall tales, autobiographies, fantasy/science fiction, historical fiction, classics, and graphic novels.
Language Arts: 8C; 12A; 12B; 12D;
12E; 
Literature: 7.4A; 7.4B
Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of
these awards including TLA, ALA, and other award lists.
Language Arts: 8A; 8B; 8C  
Explore works from recommended reading lists including TLA, ALA,
 and other recommended reading lists.
Language Arts: 8A; 8B; 8C  
     
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, and
editors.
Language Arts: 9B; 10E; 13B;  
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, WebCat, shelving cart/book truck, and stacks.
Language Arts: 9B;   
Use WebCat to locate materials at the campus and district level. Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(5);
126.3(4)
Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(5);
126.3(4)
Locate specific materials using alphabetical order and by using the Dewey Decimal System.    
Listen actively, critically, and purposefully for information acquisition, problem solving, and enjoyment Language Arts: 3A; 3B; 3C; 4A; Language Arts: 7.6B
Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion. Language Arts: 13A;   
Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research Language Arts: 13A; 20A;   
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, and specialized reference materials(ex. travel books, handbooks, yearbooks, guides to literature, government publications/documents, timelines, gazetteers, or directories).
Language Arts: 9C; 13C;   
Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias,
date of information, relevance.
Language Arts: 10J;   
Locate and use graphical information using charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, and timelines. Language Arts: 13D;   
Extract useful information in resources from aides such as:  table of contents, captions, glossaries, indices, guide words, keywords, subject headings, and suggested resources (additional readings, bibliographies, cross references, hyperlinks). Language Arts: 10E;   
Draw conclusions from information gathered. Language Arts: 10B; 10H; 10G;
13E; 20D; 
 
Summarize and organize information from multiple sources. Language Arts: 10B; 10G; 10H;
13E; 20D; 
 
Determine differences between primary and secondary sources.    
Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation. Language Arts: 10L;   
Demonstrate knowledge of copyright. Language Arts: 10H; 11C; 20G;   
Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences. Language Arts: 10G;   
Follow accepted format for documenting sources. Language Arts: 10H; 11C; 20G;   
Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need. Language Arts: 13F; 13H; 13I; 15C;
 
     
Technology Literacy    
Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of
technology including AUP and copyright issues.
Technology Applications: 126.3 (3A)
Language Arts: 10H; 11C; 

Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(3);
126.3(3)
Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies including
 author, Boolean operators, keyword, subject, title, search engines,
 and filters.
Technology Applications: 126.3 (4) Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(4)
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, online almanacs, online atlases, and online newspapers)

Technology Applications: 126.3 (4)
Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(5);
126.3(4)