| Twelfth 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 4: 7A, 15A, 15B | English 4: 6A |
| Read independently | English 4: 8A, 8i, 9A | |
| Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators | English 4: 10A | |
| 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 tests/eBooks, and newspapers |
English 4: 7A, 15A, 15B | |
| 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 4: 8A, 12G | English 4: 6A |
| Explore works from award lists and recognize the significance
of these awards such as TLA, ALA, and other award lists |
English 4: 9A | |
| Explore works from recommended reading lists such as TLA, ALA,
and other recommended reading lists |
English 4: 9A | |
| Understand simple story structure, including
character, plot, setting, conflict, problem resolution, and character analysis |
English 4: 8F, 12C, 12D | |
| Understand how the author's point of view or perspective affects the text | English 4: 13B, 20A | |
| Explore connections to literature through cultural, historical,
political, and social contexts |
English 4: 9C, 9D, 12F | |
| 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 | English 4: 7A | |
| 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 4: 7A, 15A, 15B | English 4: 6A |
| Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation, or discussion | English 4: 14A | |
| Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research | English 4: 4A, 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, specialized reference materials(ex. travel books, handbooks, yearbooks, guides to literature, government publications/documents, timelines, gazetteers, or directories) | English 4: 4F, 4E, 7E, 14B | English 4: 5A |
| Analyze information for accuracy, authority, bias, date of information, relevance |
English 4: 13B, 14D, 20A | English 4: 5D |
| Locate and use graphical information from charts, diagrams, graphs, illustrations, maps, photographs, timelines | English 4: 4F, 4E, 7E, 14B | English 4: 5A |
| 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 4: 4F, 14B | English 4: 5A |
| Draw conclusions from information gathered | English 4: 4G | English 4: 5B |
| Summarize and organize information from multiple sources | English 4: 4G | English 4: 5B |
| Determine differences between primary and secondary sources | English 4: 4D | English 4: 5B |
| Synthesize information from a variety of print and nonprint sources into a final product or presentation | English 4: 4C,4G, 14F | English 4: 5B |
| Demonstrate knowledge of copyright | English 4: 5D | |
| Understand the seriousness of plagiarism and its consequences | English 4: 5D | |
| Follow accepted format for documenting sources | English 4: 3E | English 4: 5C |
| Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need | English 4: 14G | |
| Technology Literacy | ||
| Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology
using AUP and copyright issues |
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| Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies such
as: author, Boolean operators, keyword, search engines, subject, title and
filters |
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| 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) |