| Eighth Grade Pillars of Library Citizenship | TEKS | STANDARDS |
| Citizenship | Social Studies: 8.20D | |
| Obey campus library rules | ||
| Observe security procedures | ||
| Follow library policies and procedures | ||
| Responsibility | Social Studies: 8.20C | |
| 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: 8.1A | Language
Arts 8.6A, 8.6B Reading: 8.1E, 8.5A, 8.5B, 8.5C |
| Read independently | Language Arts: 8.7A, 8.7E, 8.10C | Language Arts 8.4A, Reading 8.2B |
| Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators | Language Arts: 8.4B, 8.14B | Language Arts 8.4A, Reading 8.5E |
| 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 and newspapers | Language Arts: 8.8A, 8.8C, 8.10B | Language Arts 8.4A, Reading 8.3C |
| Read or listen to, and recognize the distinguishing features and
purpose of a variety of literature such as: 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, graphic novels and plays |
Language
Arts: 8.1A, 8.8B, 8.9A 8.12B, 8.12E |
Language Arts 8.4A, Reading 8.3J |
| Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of
these awards: TLA, ALA and other award lists |
Reading 8.3B, 8.3C | |
| Explore works from recommended reading lists such as TLA, ALA,
and other recommended reading lists |
Reading 8.3B, 8.3C | |
| 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 |
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| 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 8.4B | |
| Use WebCat to locate materials at the campus and district level | ||
| Locate specific materials using alphabetical order and the Dewey Decimal System | ||
| Listen actively, critically, and purposefully for information acquisition, problem solving, and enjoyment | Language Arts: 8.12A | Language
Arts 8.6A, 8.6B Reading 8.5A, 8.5B, 8.5C |
| Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion | Language Arts: 8.13A | Language Arts 8.5A |
| Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research | Language Arts: 8.13A, 8.20A | Language
Arts: 8.5A, 8.7B Reading 8.4A |
| 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: 8.9C, 8.13C, 8.18i | Language 8.5B, Reading 8.4B |
| Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias, date of information, relevance |
Language Arts 8.5E, Reading 8.4G | |
| Locate and use graphical information such as: charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, timelines | Language
Arts: 8.13D, 8.13i Social Studies: 8.30C |
Language Arts 8.5B, Reading 8.4B |
| 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: 8.9C, 8.13B, 8.20C | Language
Arts 8.5B, Reading 8.4B, 8.4D |
| Draw conclusions from information gathered | Language Arts: 8.10H, 8.13G | Reading 8.4F |
| Summarize and organize information from multiple sources | Language Arts: 8.13E | Language Arts 8.5C, Reading 8.4F |
| Determine differences between primary and secondary sources | Social Studies: 8.30A | Reading 8.4E, Reading 8.4G |
| Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation | Language Arts: 8.20D | Reading 8.4J |
| Demonstrate knowledge of copyright | Reading 8.4H | |
| Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences | Reading 8.4H | |
| Follow accepted format for documenting sources | Language Arts: 8.20G | Language Arts 8.5F, Reading 8.4H |
| Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need | Social Studies: 8.32A, 8.32B | Language Arts 8.7C, Reading 8.4K |
| Technology Literacy | ||
| Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology
and AUP and copyright issues |
Tech. Applications: 126.2(3)(A)(B) | |
| Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies such
as: 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) |
Tech. Applications 126.12(8) |