TEKS TAKS 2nd grade Texas

Library Intercurricular Correlation -- Grade 2
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A. Information Acquisition
Locator #	Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives ELA grades 3-8	TEKS
.	The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
2.A.1	Locate and use important areas of the library.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12F:Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
2.A.2	Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.1B:Respond appropriately and courteously to directions and questions.
2.A.3	Use alphabetical arrangement and the Dewey Decimal System to locate books and information.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12B:Use alphabetical order to locate information. Math 111.14.12A:Identify the mathematics in everyday situations
2.A.4	Demonstrate an understanding that the card or online catalog is an index to the library collection and uses the catalog information to locate materials.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “Why do birds build different kinds of nests?” 110.4.12D: Use multiple sources, including print such as an encyclopedia, technology, and experts to locate information that addresses questions. Technology Applications 126.3.2A:Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. 126.3.4A:Apply electric search strategies in the acquisition of information.
2.A.5	Demonstrate a working knowledge of library terminology, as needed, such as shelf marker, barcode, due date, overdue, shelving cart, check out, check in, library card, and call number.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.8A:Discuss meanings of words and develops vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences.
2.A.6	Understand the role of public libraries, museums and community resources as a valuable source of information.	.	.	Social Studies 113.4.11B:Identify some governmental services in the community such as libraries, schools, and parks and explains their value to the community.
2.A.7	Understand that bilingual books and Spanish books are part of the library collection when applicable.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12F: Locate and use important areas of the library media center.
	Locate and use important areas of Library Media Center.			Language Arts: 110.2.12F- Locate and use important areas of the Library Media Center.
	Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures.			Language Arts: 110.2.1B- Respond to directions and questions.
	Acquire library terminology, as needed, such as shelf marker, barcode, due date, overdue, shelving cart, check out, check in, library card, and call number.			Language Arts: 110.2.8A- Discuss meanings of words and develop vocabulary.
	Recognize and use different parts of a book to locate information, such as cover, title, title page, glossary, table of contents, page, spine, spine label, chapter titles, guide words, copyright, publisher, and index.			Language Arts: 110.2.12C- Recognize and use parts of a book to locate information. Social Studies: 113.2.17C- Use various parts of a source to locate information..
	Use alphabetical arrangement and the Dewey Decimal System to locate books and information.			Language Arts: 110.2.12B- Use alphabetical order to locate information. Math 111.2.12A- Identify the mathematics in everyday situations.
	Consider and list print and non-print sources for use in problem solving process, including dictionaries, nonfiction books, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources.			Language Arts: 110.2.12D- Using multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions.
	Analyze information by predicting outcomes.			Language Arts: 110.2.9F- Make and explain inferences from various texts.
B. Reading Literacy
Locator #	Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives ELA grades 3-8	TEKS
.	The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
2.B.1	Listen attentively, critically, and purposefully to stories, plays, and poems read aloud for enjoyment, to gain information.	.	TAKS Reading # 1:The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #3:The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.4.1A:Determine the purpose(s) for listening such as to get information, to solve problems, and to enjoy and appreciate. 110.4.1C:Participate in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.4.1D:Listen critically to interpret and evaluate. 110.4.1E:Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.4.1F:Identify the musical elements of literary language such as its rhymes, repeated sounds, or instances of onomatopoeia. 110.4.8B:Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud. 110.4.9B:Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained. Math 111.14.13A:Explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology.
2.B.2	Experience stories in creative ways.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.10A:Respond to stories and poems in ways that reflect understanding and interpretation in discussion (speculating, questioning), in writing, and through movement, music, art, and drama.
2.B.3	Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators	.	TAKS Reading #2:The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.4.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.4.2B: Compare language and oral traditions, (family stories) that reflect customs, regions and cultures. 110.4.10D: Connect ideas and themes across texts. 110.4.13A: Connect life experiences with the life experiences, language, customs, and culture of others. 110.4.13B: Compare experiences of characters across cultures.
2.B.4	Explore literature on customs, holidays, and celebrations.	.	TAKS Reading #3:The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies 113.4.1A: Explain the significance of various community, state, and national celebrations.
2.B.5	Distinguish and uses various genres of literature such as poetry, classic and contemporary fiction and informational books.	.	TAKS Reading # 1:The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. #2:The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.4.7B: Read from a variety of genres for pleasure and to acquire information from both print and electronic sources. 110.4.11D: Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres, including stories, poems, and informational texts. 110.4.11G: Understand literary forms by recognizing and distinguishing among such types of text as stories, poems, and information books.
2.B.6	Recognize books receiving the Caldecott Award as well as the significance of the award.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.11F: Understand and identify simple literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, across a variety of literary forms (texts).
2.B.7	Distinguish the role of the author from the illustrator and recognize a variety of authors and illustrators.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.11F:Understand and identify simple literary terms such as title, author, illustrator, across a variety of literary forms (texts).
2.B.8	Identify different versions of stories.	.	TAKS Reading #2:The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.4.7A: Read classic and contemporary works. 110.4.9G: Identify similarities and differences across texts such as in topics, characters and problems. 110.4.11E:Compare communication in different forms such as contrasting a dramatic performance with a print version of the same story or comparing story variants.
2.B.9	Select materials appropriate for his/her reading level to fulfill assignments, for pleasure, and for information.	.	TAKS Reading #3:The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts 110.4.6A: Read regularly in independent-level materials. 110.4.6D: Self-select independent-level reading by drawing on personal interests, by relying on knowledge of authors and different types of texts, and/or by estimating text difficulty. 110.4.7A:Read classic and contemporary works. 110.4.7C: Read to accomplish various purposes both assigned and self-selected.
2.B.10	Use a variety of comprehension strategies to assist reading and understanding.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.9A: Use prior knowledge to anticipate meaning and make sense of texts. 110.4.9B: Establish purposes for reading and listening such as to be informed, to follow directions, and to be entertained. 110.4.9C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. 110.4.9D: Monitor his/her own comprehension and acts purposefully when comprehension breaks down using such strategies as rereading, searching for clues, and asking for help. 110.4.9F: Make and explain inferences from texts such as determining important ideas and causes and effects, making predictions, and drawing conclusions. 110.4.12H: Draw conclusions from information gathered. Social Studies 113.4.17E: Interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.
2.B.11	Retell or act out the order of important events in a story.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.9C: Retell or act out the order of important events in stories. Social Studies 113.4.17D: Sequence and categorize information.
2.B.12	Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, and setting.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.11H: Analyze characters, including their traits, relationships and changes. 110.4.11J: Recognize the story problems or plot. 110.4.11I: Identify the importance of the setting to a story's meaning.
2.B.13	Develop vocabulary through listening and reading.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.1E: Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud, including selections from classic and contemporary works. 110.4.8A: Discuss meanings of words and develops vocabulary through meaningful/concrete experiences. 110.4.8B: Develop vocabulary by listening to and discussing both familiar and conceptually challenging selections read aloud. 110.4.8C:Develop vocabulary through reading.
	Listen attentively, critically, and purposefully to stories and other texts read aloud.			Language Arts: 110.2.1A- Determine the purpose for listening. 110.2.1E- Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud. Math: 111.2.13A- Explain and record observations using objects, words, pictures, numbers, and technology.
	Read regularly in independent-level materials.			Language Arts: 110.2.7C- Read to accomplish various purposes.
	Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators.			Language Arts: 110.2.11F- Understand and identify simple literary terms. 110.2.13- Student reads to increase knowledge of his/her own culture, culture of others, and common elements of culture.
	Self-select materials for pleasure reading and/or information from library collection.			Language Arts: 110.2.6D- Self select independent reading.
	Read or listen to, and understand, a variety of familiar genre, such as poetry, classic and contemporary fiction, and informational books.	Genre		Language Arts: 110.2.1.C- Participates in rhymes, songs, conversations, and discussions. 110.2.1E- Listen responsively to stories and other texts read aloud. 110.2.1.F- Identify the musical element of literary language. 110.2.7B- Read from a variety of genres. 110.2.11D- Recognize the distinguishing features of familiar genres.
	Identify and understand literary terms, such as author, illustrator, fact, fantasy, fiction, and nonfiction.			Language Arts: 110.2.11C- Distinguish fiction from nonfiction. 110.2.11F- Understand and identify simple literary terms.
	Recognize the Caldecott Award, books receiving that award, and the significance of the award.	Caldecott Medal Randolph Caldecott		Language Arts: 110.2.7A- Read classic and contemporary works.
	Understand simple story structure, including character, plot, and setting.			Language Arts: 110.2.11H- Analyze characters. 110.2.11I- Identify the importance of the setting to a story's meaning. 110.2.11J- Recognize the story problem(s) or plot.
	Retell or act out the order of important events in a story.			Language Arts: 110.2.9C- Retell or act out the order of important events in stories.
C. Research and Technology Application
Locator #	Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives ELA grades 3-8	TEKS
.	The student is expected to:	.	The student will:	The student is expected to:
2.C.1	Communicate effectively one-to-one and in group situations.	.		Language Arts 110.4.2A: Connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening. 110.4.3A: Choose and adapt spoken language appropriate to the audience, purpose, and occasion, including use of appropriate volume and rate. 110.4.3C: Ask and answer relevant questions and makes contributions in small or large group discussions. 110.4.4A: Use vocabulary to describe clearly ideas, feelings and experiences. 110.4.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “Why do birds build different kinds of nests? Social Studies 113.4.18A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences. Technology Applications 126.2.8A: Use communication tools to participate in group projects.
2.C.2	Recognize that different parts of a book offer information. (back cover, front cover, spine, title page, table of contents).	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12C: Recognize and use parts of a book to locate information, including table of contents, chapter titles, guide words, and indices. Social Studies 113.4.17C: Use various part of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches to locate information.
2.C.3	Recognize the difference between fiction and non-fiction.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.11B: Identify text as written for entertainment (narrative) or for information (expository). 110.4.11C: Distinguish fiction from non-fiction, including fact from fantasy.
2.C.4	Retell or summarize information.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.4C: Retell a spoken message by summarizing or clarifying. 110.4.9H: Produce summaries of text selections. Social Studies 113.4.17D: Sequence and categorize information.
2.C.5	Understand basic electronic search strategies, including keyword, author, title, and subject searches.	.	.	Social Studies 113.4.17C: Use various part of a source, including the table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as keyword computer searches to locate information. Technology Applications 126.2.2A : Use a variety of input devices such as mouse, keyboard, disk drive, modem, voice/sound recorder, scanner, digital video, CD-ROM, or touch screen. 126.2.4A: Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies. 126.2.4B: Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information and local area networks and wide area networks including the internet and intranet, for research and resource sharing.
2.C.6	Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12A: Identify relevant questions for inquiry such as “Why do birds build different kinds of nests?” Social Studies 113.4.9A: 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.
2.C.7	Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.20A: Write or dictate questions for investigating. Social Studies 113.4.18A: Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experience.
2.C.8	Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as dictionaries, nonfiction books, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMS, and internet resources.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.9H: Produce summaries of text selections. 110.4.20C: Take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, information books, and media sources. Technology Applications 126.2.4B: Select appropriate strategies to navigate and access information o local area networks and wide area networks including the Internet and intranet, for research and resource sharing. 126.2.5A: Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics.
2.C.9	Extract useful information from resources using keywords and main idea.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.9H: Produce summaries of text selections. 110.4.20C: Take simple notes from relevant sources such as classroom guests, information books, and media sources. Technology Applications 126.2.5A: Acquire information including text, audio, video and graphics.
2.C.10	Obtain and interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, and maps.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.12E: Interpret and use graphic sources of information such as maps, charts, graphs, and diagrams. Social Studies 113.4.17B: Obtain information about a topic using a variety of oral sources such as conversations, interviews, and music. 113.4.17E: Interpret oral, visual, and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.
2.C.11	Analyze information to determine usefulness to a problem solution.	.	.	Language Arts 110.4.19A: 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. Science 112.4.2E: Construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions using information and prior knowledge. Technology Applications 126.2.6A: Determine the success of strategies used to acquire electronic information. 126.2.6B: Determine the usefulness and appropriateness of digital information. 126.2.8B: Use Electronic tools and research skills to build a knowledge base regarding a topic, task, or assignment.
2.C.12	Follow technology acceptable use policies and respects plagiarism (copyright) laws.	.	.	Technology Applications 126.2.3A: Follow acceptable use policies when using computers. 126.2.3B: Model respect of intellectual property by not illegally copying software or another individual's electronic work.
	Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion.			Language Arts: 110.2.12A- Identify relevant questions for inquiry. Social Studies: 113.2.19- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
	Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.			Language Arts: 110.2.20A- Write or dictate questions for investigating. Social Studies: 113.2.18A- Express ideas orally based on knowledge and experiences.
	Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as dictionaries, nonfiction books, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources.			Language Arts: 110.2.8D- Use resources and references to build word meanings and to confirm pronunciation of words. 110.2.12D- Use multiple sources to locate information that addresses questions. Social Studies: 113.2.17B- Obtain information about a topic using a variety of visual sources.
	Extract useful information from resources using keywords and main ideas.			Language Arts: 110.2.9H- Produce summaries of text selections. 110.2.20C- Take simple notes from relevant sources.
	Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, and maps.			Language Arts: 110.2.12E- Interpret and use graphic sources of information. Social Studies: 113.2.17E- Interpret oral, written and print material by identifying the main idea, predicting, and comparing and contrasting.
	Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution.			Social Studies: 113.2.19- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills. Science: 112.2.2E- Construct reasonable explanations and draw conclusions using information and prior knowledge. 112.2.3A- Make decisions using information.
	Synthesize information from a variety of sources into a final product.			Language Arts: 110.2.12G- Demonstrate learning through productions and displays.
	Demonstrate knowledge of copyright policies.	U. S. Patent & Trademark Office		Technology Applications: 126.2.3A- Follow acceptable use policies when using computers.
	Demonstrate learning by compiling notes into outlines, reports, summaries or other written efforts using available technology.			Language Arts: 110.2.9H- Produce summaries of text selections. 110.2.10B- Demonstrate understanding of informational text. 110.2.12G- Demonstrate learning through productions and displays. 110.2.20D- Compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology. Social Studies: 113.2.19- Use problem-solving and decision-making skills.
	Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need .			Social Studies: 113.2.19B- Use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.
	Use multiple technologies to locate and gather information (with guidance), such as Internet resources, online encyclopedias, and curriculum-based software.			Technology Applications: 126.2.4- Use a variety of strategies to acquire information from electronic resources.
	Understand basic electronic search strategies, including keyword, author, title, and subject searches.			Technology Applications: 126.2.4A- Apply keyword searches to acquire information.
	Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws.			Technology Applications: 126.2.3A- Follow acceptable use policies.
	Synthesize information from a variety of print and non-print sources into a final product.			Social Studies: 113.2.18B- Create written and visual material to express ideas. Technology Applications: 126.2.11A- Publish information in a variety of media.
	Present gathered information orally, graphically or electronically.			Language Arts: 110.2.20D- Compile notes into outlines, reports, summaries, or other written efforts using available technology. Technology Applications: 126.2.11A- Publish information in a variety of media.

# in the numbering column the first character (2) stands for the grade. The second (A, or B, or C) stands for the section (Information Acquisition, etc.). The third is the ordinal number of that row.

Work on this web page represents contributions from the following Texas School Districts:

Aldine ISD Goose Creek ISD Pasadena ISD

Clear Creek ISD Houston ISD Richardson ISD

Fort Bend ISD Klein ISD Spring Branch ISD

The lesson plans are contributed by Librarians all across the State and will contain their identification information.
Please use this resource for the betterment of Texas students and School Librarians while giving appropriate credit.

Work on this web page represents contributions from the following Texas School Districts:
Aldine ISD	Goose Creek ISD	Pasadena ISD
Clear Creek ISD	Houston ISD	Richardson ISD
Fort Bend ISD	Klein ISD	Spring Branch ISD
The lesson plans are contributed by Librarians all across the State and will contain their identification information. Please use this resource for the betterment of Texas students and School Librarians while giving appropriate credit.