| Ninth 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 |
English
1: 14A; 14B; 14C; 14D; 15A; 15B; 15C; 15D; 15E; |
Language Arts: 7.6A |
| Read independently | English 1: 7A; 7J; | Language Arts: 7.4A; 7.4B; 7.4F; |
| Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators | English 1: 9A; 9B; | Language Arts: 7.4F |
| 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. |
English 1: 7A; 8A; 8B; 8C; 8D; | Language
Arts: 7.4A, 7.4B; 7.4F; 7.5A; |
| 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, graphic novels, plays, and short stories. |
English 1: 8A; | Language Arts: 7.4A; 7.4B; 7.4F; |
| Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of
these awards including TLA, ALA, and other award lists. |
English 1: 8A; 8B; 8C; 8D; | Language
Arts: 7.4A, 7.4B; 7.4F; 7.5A; |
| Explore works from recommended reading lists including TLA,
ALA, and other recommended reading lists. |
English 1: 8A; 8B; 8C; 8D; | Language
Arts: 7.4A, 7.4B; 7.4F; 7.5A; |
| Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, setting, conflict, problem resolution, and character analysis. | English 1: 11A;
11B; 11C; 11D; 11E; 11F; 15B; |
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| Understand how the author's point of view or perspective affects the text. | ||
| Explore connections to literature through cultural, historical,
political, and social contexts. |
English 1: 9A; 9B; | Language Arts: 7.4F |
| 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. |
English 1: 13H; | |
| 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. |
English 1: 6A; | |
| 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 | English
1: 14A; 14B; 14C; 14D; 15A; 15B; 15C; 15D; 15E; |
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| Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion. | English 1: 13A; 14A; | |
| Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research | English 1: 4A; 13A; 14A; | |
| 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). |
English 1: 13B; | Language Arts: 7.5A; 7.5B |
| Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias, date of information, relevance. |
English 1: 20A; | Language Arts: 7.5C |
| Locate and use graphical information using charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, and timelines. | English 1: 4D; 7D; | |
| 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). | English 1: 7E | |
| Draw conclusions from information gathered. | English 1: 7E; 7F; 7G; 7H; 7I; | |
| Summarize and organize information from multiple sources. | English1:
1A; 1C; 7E; 7F; 7G; 7H; 7I; |
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| Determine differences between primary and secondary sources. | English 1: 4C; | |
| Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation. | English1:
1A; 1C; 7F; 7G; 7H; 7I; |
Language Arts: 7.5A; 7.5B |
| Demonstrate knowledge of copyright. | English 1: 13D; 17B; 17C; | Language Arts: 7.5E |
| Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences. | English 1: 13D; | Language Arts: 7.5E |
| Follow accepted format for documenting sources. | English 1: 10B; 13D; 17B; 17C; | Language Arts: 7.5E |
| Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need. | English 1: 13D; 13E; | Language Arts 9.2D |
| Technology Literacy | ||
| Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology including AUP and copyright issues. |
Technology Applications: 126.3 (3A) | Technology Acquisitions: 126.2(3); 126.3(3) Language Arts: 7.5E |
| 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) Language Arts: 7.5A |