Library Intercurricular Correlation – Grade 7

 

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Library Instructional Collaboration

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TAKS Objectives   Grades 3-8

TEKS

A. Information Acquisition

 

The student is expected to:

 

The student will:

The student is expected to:

7.A.1

Locate and use important areas of the library. (circulation area, card catalog/OPAC, fiction/easy, non-fiction, biography, reference, and periodical)

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Secondary School

Example of Library Scavenger Hunt


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7.A.2

Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures

 

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Exploring the library
  Alice K. Flanagan

ISBN 0836829557

Summary: Examines libraries and the many resources they have to offer, print, audiovisual, and online, and explains how to use them.

 

 

 

7.A.3

Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction and biography on the shelves and locate specific materials using the Dewey Decimal System

 

Lesson:
Online Dewey Tour
Dewey Lessons from LM_NET


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TAKS Math

# 1:  Demonstrate an understanding of numbers, operations, and quantitative reasoning.

 

# 6:  Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.

Math

111.23.1A: Compare and order integers and positive rational numbers.

111.23.1B:  Convert between fractions, decimals, whole numbers, and percents mentally, on paper, or with a calculator.

111.23.13A: Identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics.

7.A.4

Demonstrate an understanding that the card or online catalog is an index to the library collection and use the catalog information to locate materials.

 

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Finding Information in the Information Age

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Language Arts                 
110.23.13A:  Form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interest and units of study.

110.23.13C: Use multiple sources including electronic texts, experts, and print resourced, to locate information relevant to research questions.

 

Technology Applications

126.12.2A:  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, or joystick

126.12.4B:  Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.

7.A.5

Demonstrate a working knowledge of library terminology, such as renew, hold, online resources and online catalog

 

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Library Terms


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TAKS Reading

# 1:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

 

Language Arts                            
110.23.9B:  Draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting figurative language idioms, multiple-meaning words, and analogies.

7.A.6

Understand the role of public libraries, museums and community resources as a valuable source of information.

 

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Role of Libraries in Literacy Education


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Social Studies

113.23.15A:  Describe the functions of government at municipal, county, and state levels.

7.A7

Identify and use the parts of a book to gather information, including glossary, copyright, index, table of contents, publisher, guide words, and title page

Lesson:
Lesson - Guide Word Trees

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Library Skills: (Grades Four through Grade Six) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA ISBN:  0513020446

 

 

Language Arts                            

110.23.13C:  Use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions.

7.A.8

Understand that bilingual books and Spanish books are part of the library collection when applicable.

 

 

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List of Bilingual Books


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B. Reading Literacy

 

The student is expected to:

 

The student will:

The student is expected to:

7.B.1

Listen attentively, critically, and purposefully to stories, plays, and poems read aloud for enjoyment and to gain information.                   

 

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TAKS Reading

# 1:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

#3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.1A:  Determine the purposes for listening such as to gain information, to solve problems, or to enjoy and appreciate.

110.23.3A: Listen to proficient, fluent models of oral reading, including selections from classic and contemporary works.

110.23.3B:  Analyze oral interpretations of literature for effects on the listener.

110.23.4A:  Connect his/her own experiences, information, insights and ideas with the experiences of others through speaking and listening.

110.23.9A:  Develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud.

7.B.2

Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators

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 Author Study

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Multicultural Connections
 by Norma Sadler
ISBN 0810841800

 

TAKS Reading

#2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

#4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written text.

Language Arts

110.23.4A:  Connect his/her own experiences, information, insights and ideas with the experiences of others through speaking and listening.

110.23.4B:  Compares oral traditions across regions and cultures.

110.23.4C:  Identify how language use such as labels and sayings reflects regions and cultures.

110.23.11D:  Connect compare, and contrasts ideas, themes and issues across text.

110.23.14B: Determine distinctive and common characteristics of cultures through wide reading.

110.23.14C:  Articulate and discuss themes and connections that cross cultures.

7.B.3

Select, read, and respond to materials from a variety of literary genre for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information, such as nonfiction, fiction, poetry, magazines, newspapers, and electronic texts

 

 

Lesson:
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Poems that tell a story

Teaching Current Events Via Newspapers, Magazines, and TV


Language Arts - Literature Links

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TAKS Reading

# 1:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

#2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

#3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.7A:  Read regularly in independent-level materials.

110.23.7B:  Read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable.

110.23.8A:  Read classic and contemporary works.

110.23.8B:  Select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks, poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic text when reading for information or pleasure.

110.23.8C:  Read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing.

110.23.22B:  Interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments, or technology presentations.

7.B.4

Read or listen to, and understand, a variety of literary forms such as fiction, poetry, myths, fables, tall tales, folktales, plays, informational books, biographies, and autobiographies

 

 

 

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Literature Units 

African Folk Tales 

Myths, Folktales, and Legends

Literature Links

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Children's Literature: Promotion, Use, and Teaching in the School Media Center ed. by H. Thomas Walker 0874366666

Using Literature in the Middle School Curriculum
Carol Hurst and Rebecca Otis (Linworth, 1999. ISBN 0938865730

 

 

TAKS Reading

# 1:  Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

#2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

 

#3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.7A:  Read regularly in independent-level materials.

110.23.7B:  Read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable.

110.23.8A:  Read classic and contemporary works.

110.23.8B:  Select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks, poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic text when reading for information or pleasure. 110.23.8C:  Read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing.

110.23.12A:  Identify the purposes of different types of texts such as to inform, influence, express or entertain.

110.23.12E:  Understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, myths, fables, tall tales, limericks, plays, biographies, and autobiographies.

7.B.5

Explore works from award lists, such as  Bluebonnet, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King titles, and recognize the significance of these awards

 

Lesson:
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Activities for Bluebonnet Books.

 

Study Guides/Lesson Plans for Newbery Award Winners

 

Lesson Plans for King Award


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TAKS Reading

 # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

#2: Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts

Language Arts

110.23.8A:  Read classic and contemporary works.

110.23.8C:  Read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing.

110.23.12E:  Understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, myths, fables, tall tales, limericks, plays, biographies, and autobiographies.

7.B.6

Understand literary terms such as author, illustrator, fact, fantasy, fiction and nonfiction.

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7th Grade literary terms and forms

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TAKS Reading

#3   Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.12D: Understand and identify literary terms such as playwright, theater, stage, act, dialogue, analogy, and scene across a variety of literary forms (text).

7.B.7

Distinguish the role of the author from the illustrator and recognize the style of various authors and illustrators.

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Role of the Author and Illustrator  Point of View

Postmodern Picture Books in Middle School

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TAKS Reading

#3   Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts                                                110.23.8B:  Select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks, poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic text when reading for information or pleasure 110.23.8C:  Read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing.

110.23.12H:  Describe how the author’s perspective or point of view affects the text.

110.23.22A:  Describe how illustrator’s choice of style, elements, and media help to represent or extend the text’s meanings.

110.23.22C:  Use media to compare ideas and points of view.

7.B.8

Identify different versions of stories

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Comparing Versions of Cinderella

Compare Electronic Text with Traditional Text

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TAKS Reading

#2   Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

#3   Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts                                                  110.23.8A:  Read classic and contemporary works.

110.23.10I:  Find similarities and differences across texts such as in treatment, scope, or organization.

110.23.10L:  Represent text information in different ways such as in treatment, scope, or organization.                                               

110.23.12C:  Compare communication in different forms such as contrasting a dramatic performance with a print version of the same story.
110.23.23B:  The student compares and contrasts print, visual, and electronic media such as film with written story.   

7.B.9

Participate in various reading incentive programs.

 Lesson:
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Lone Star List

Teen Read Week

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Language Arts                                                  110.23.7A:  Read regularly in independent-level materials. 

110.23.7B:  Read regularly in instructional-level materials that are challenging but manageable.  110.23.8A:  Read classic and contemporary works.          
110.23.8B: Select varied sources such as plays, anthologies, novels, textbooks, poetry, newspapers, manuals, and electronic text when reading for information or pleasure.

110.23.8C:  Read for varied purposes such as to be informed, to be entertained, to appreciate the writer’s craft, and to discover models for his/her own writing.

7.B.10

Use a variety of comprehension strategies to assist reading and understanding.

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The Big, Bad Wolf,..is this a fact?

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TAKS Reading

#2   Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

#3   Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

#4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written text.

Language Arts              
110.23.10A:  Use his/her own knowledge and experience to comprehend.                                              110.23.10C:  Monitor his/her own comprehension and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading a portion aloud, using reference aids, searching for clue, and asking question.                             110.23.10E: Use the text’s structure or progression of ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information.                           110.23.10H: Draw inferences such as conclusions or generalizations and support them wit text evidence and experience.                            110.23.11A:  Offer observations, make connections, react, speculate, interpret, and raise questions in response to texts. 
110.23.13G:  Draw conclusions from information gathered.                                                  

7.B.11

Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, setting, storyline, and conflict.

Lesson:
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Teaching Voice with Voices in the Park

 Press Conference: Bud not Buddy

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TAKS Reading

#2   Apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.

#3   Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts                                                 110.23.10E:  Use the text’s structure or progression if ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information.
110.23.10I:  Find similarities and differences across texts such as in treatment, scope, or organization.                        
110.23.12H: Analyze characters, including their traits, motivations, conflicts, points of view, relationships, and changes they undergo.                            110.23.15E:  Select and use voice and style appropriate to audience and purpose.


Social Studies                        
113.23.21B:  Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.

7.B.12

Develop vocabulary through listening and reading.

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Miss Alaineus Vocabulary Disaster


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TAKS Reading

 # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

 

Language Arts                          
110.23.9A:  Develop vocabulary by listening to selections read aloud.                              
110.23.9B:  Draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting figurative language and multiple-meaning words.


 

C. Research & Technology Application

7.C.1

Communicate effectively one-to-one and in group situations.

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Group Lesson: Fairy Tale Autobiographies

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Language Arts                                                 110.23.5A:  Adapt spoken language such as word choice, diction, and usage to the audience, purpose, and occasion.                                                 110.23.5B:  Demonstrate effective communications skills that reflect such demands as interviewing, reporting, requesting, and providing information.  

 

Technology Applications

126.12.8D:  Use technology in self-directed activities by sharing products for defined audiences.                                                  

7.C.2

Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies, including narrowing and expanding searches; keyword, author, title, and subject searches; and Boolean operators

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Smart Key Word Searching


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Technology Applications

126.12.2A :  Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM, or joystick.

126.12.4A:  Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information on LAN’s and WAN’s, including the Internet, and collaborative software.

126.12.4B:  Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.

 

7.C.3

Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion

 

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Big6 #1

Applying Big 6 Skills

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Teaching Information & Technology Skills : the Big 6 in Elementary Schools.
Michael Eisenberg . 0938865811

 

 

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Math

111.23.13B:  Use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness.

 

Social Studies

113.23.21A:  Differentiate between, locate, and use primary sources such as computer software, interviews, biographies; oral, print, and visual material; and artifacts to acquire information about Texas.

113.23.21C:  Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

113.23.23A:  Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

7.C.4

Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research

 

Lesson:
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Defining a Research Topic

Big6 #1


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TAKS Writing

#1: Within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose.

Math

111.23.13B:  Use a problem-solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness.

 

Language Arts

110.23.13A:  Form and revise questions for investigations, including questions arising from interest and units of study.

110.23.20A:  Frame questions to direct research.

 

Social Studies

113.23.23A:  Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

7.C.5

Select and use appropriate print and electronic sources, such as dictionaries, magazines, almanacs, thesauri, atlases, encyclopedias, experts, newspapers, timelines, nonfiction books, and Internet resources to gather needed information

 

Lesson:
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Save the library

Noodletools 

Big6 #3 & #4

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Language Arts

110.23.9C:  Use multiple reference aids, including a thesaurus, a synonym finder, a dictionary, and software, to clarify meanings and usage

110.23.13C:  Use multiple sources, including electronic texts, experts, and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions.

110.23.18I:  Select and use reference materials and resources.

110.23.20C:  Take notes from relevant and authoritative sources as needed for writing, revising, and editing final drafts.

 

Social Studies

113.23.23A:  Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

 

Technology Applications

126.12.6B:  Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data.

126.12.6C  Demonstrate the ability to identify the source, location, media type, relevancy, and content validity of available information.

7.C.6

Analyze information by distinguishing fact from opinion, determining cause and effect, comparing and contrasting sources, and predicting outcomes

 

Lesson:
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Cause and Effect

 

Fact and Opinion 

Fact and Opinion - Martin Luther King, Jr.


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TAKS Reading

#4:  Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.10E:  Use the text’s structure or progression if ideas such as cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall information.                       110.23.10H: Draw inferences and support them with text evidence and experience.                       110.23.10J: Distinguish fact and opinion in various texts.

110.23.12I:  Analyze ways authors organize and present ideas such as through cause/effect, compare/contrast, inductively, deductively, or chronologically. 

 

Social Studies                       
 113.23.21B:  Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.

7.C.7

Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, maps, timelines, graphic organizers and diagrams

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Big6 #4

 

Using Graphic Organizers

TAKS Reading

#3: Use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.13D:  Interpret and use graphic sources of information, such as maps, graphs, time lines, tables, or diagrams to address research questions.

110.23.22B:  Interpret important events and ideas gathered from maps, charts, graphics, video segments, or technology presentations.

 

Social Studies

113.23.21C:  Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

7.C.8

Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution and currency of information

Lesson - Trash and Treasure

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Big6 #4


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TAKS Reading

#4: Apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Social Studies

113.23.21G:  Evaluate the validity of a source based on language, corroboration with other sources, and information about the author.

113.23.23A:  Use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.

 

Technology Applications

126.12.6B:  Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data

126.12.6C:  Demonstrate the ability to identify the source, location, media type, relevancy, and content validity of available information.

7.C.9

Summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas and making charts

 

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Big6 #4 & #5

 

Note taking


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TAKS Reading

# 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.

Language Arts

110.23.10F:  Determine a text's main idea and how those ideas are supported with details.

110.23.10G:  Paraphrase and summarize text to recall, inform or organize ideas.

110.23.13E: Summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas and making charts.                         110.23.20D: Summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources in useful ways, such as outlines, conceptual maps, learning logs, and timelines.

 

Social Studies                       
113.23.21B:  Analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.

 

7.C.10

Determine differences between primary and secondary sources

 

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Primary & Secondary Sources 

Teaching Texas History Using Primary Documents


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Language Arts

110.23.12A:  Identify the purposes of different types of texts such as to inform, influence, express, or entertain.

 

Social Studies

113.23.21A:  Differentiate between, locate, and use primary and secondary sources such as computer software, databases, media and news services, biographies, interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about Texas.

7.C.11

Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws and acceptable use policies and comply with laws regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws.