Tenth 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
English II: 7A English II: 6A
Read independently  English II: 7J English II: 4E, 6A
Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators English II: 9A, 19B English II: 4B
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 English II: 7A, 8A, 8B, 8C English II: 4C
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, plays, short stories and essays
English II: 7A, 8B, 11F English II: 4B, 4C, 6A
Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance of
these awards such as TLA, ALA, and other award lists
English II: 7A English II: 4C
Explore works from recommended reading lists such as TLA, ALA, and
other recommended reading lists
English II: 7A English II: 4C
Understand simple story structure, including character, plot,
setting, conflict, problem resolution, and character analysis
English II: 7E, 11B, 11C English II: 4A
Understand how the author's point of view or perspective affects the text English II: 12A English II: 4F
Explore connections to literature through cultural, historical, political,
and social contexts
English II: 8D, 11E English II: 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,
editors
   
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 English II: 6A English II: 4E
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 English II: 7A English II: 6A
Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion English II: 4A  
Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research English II: 4A, 13A  
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) English II: 6E, 13B English II: 5A
Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias,
date of information, relevance
English II: 12B, 20A English II: 5B, 5C
Locate and use graphical information such as: charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, timelines English II: 13C English II: 5B, 5C
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) English II: 6E  English II: 5B, 5C
Draw conclusions from information gathered English II: 4A, 4F, 13E  
Summarize and organize information from multiple sources  English II: 4B, 7G, 7H  
Determine differences between primary and secondary sources English II: 4C; Research: 3B English II: 5A
Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation English II: 13D, 21D  
Demonstrate knowledge of copyright    
Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences   English II: 5E
Follow accepted format for documenting sources Research: 4E English II: 5D
Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need    
     
Technology Literacy     
Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology and AUP and copyright issues

Tech. Applications 126.12(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)