TEKS & TAKS 6th Grade

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TEKS TAKS Objectives Library Instructional Collaboration Resources

                      Information Acquisition

. . Demonstrate appropriate behaviors for locating, checking out, returning, and caring for library materials according to district procedures  
. . Acquire library terminology, such as renew, reserve, online resources and online catalog  
Language Arts: 6.13C-use multiple resources, both print and non-print   Use the online catalog and keyword, author, title, and subject searches to locate specific materials  
Math: 6.11A- make observations and connections   Understand and use the Dewey Decimal System to locate materials  
Language Arts: 6.13C use multiple resources, both print and non-print   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 - Guide Word Trees

Libeary Skills: (Grades Four through Grade Six) by The School Librarians of Chambersburg, PA 0513020446
Language Arts: 6.13C -use multiple resources, both print and non-print, 6.13 D - interpret and use graphic sources   Consider and list possible print and nonprint sources for use in problem solving process, including dictionaries, nonfiction books, thesauri, encyclopedias, experts, atlases, magazines, newspapers, timelines, almanacs, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources Library Resources Page

Library Resources Page Teacher Handout

Big6 #2

 

Language Arts: 6.10E -cause and effect, 6.10L represent text information in different ways, 6.10J -distinguish between fact and opinion ; Social Studies: 6.21B - TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Analyze information by distinguishing fact from opinion, determining cause and effect, comparing and contrasting sources, and predicting outcomes

Lesson-Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell; Why the Chicken Crossed the Road by David Macauley

Predicting Outcomes Giggle Giggle Quack by Doreen Cronin;  The Frog Principal by Stephanie Calmenson; Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett; Bark, George by Jules Feiffer

Fact and Opinion 

Fact and Opinion - Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

         Reading Literacy

Language Arts:  6.1A - determine purpose TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Listen actively, critically, and purposefully to gain information, to solve problems, and for enjoyment

Lesson - Share a story to support curriculum and ask questions that infer good listening strategies.

Story Map

 

See Librarian for books to support you classroom and unit needs.
Language Arts: 6.7A - read independently TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Read regularly in independent-level materials

Lesson - Book Talk Genres 

See Librarian for books to support your classroom and unit needs.

Book Reports Ideas

 
Language Arts: 6.8B - select varied sources TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. Explore culturally diverse works of various authors and illustrators See Librarian to help select books and materials to support your author/illustrator study.

Author Study

 
Language Arts: 6.8 - read a variety of sources TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Self-select materials from a variety of literary genre for pleasure reading and/or to acquire information, such as nonfiction, fiction, anthologies, poetry, magazines, newspapers, and electronic texts

Lesson - Library Orientation

Section Review

Scavenger Hunt

 

 
Language Arts: 6.8A - read classic and contemporary selections TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts Explore works from award lists, including Bluebonnet, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King titles, and recognize the significance of these awards

Lesson - Book Talk, Bluebonnet Video or PowerPoint.

 
Newbery and Bluebonnet posters
Language Arts: 6.8B - read various selections and sources, 6.12E - understand literary forms TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Read or listen to, and understand, literary forms such as fiction, poetry, myths, fables, tall tales, folktales, plays, informational books, biographies, and autobiographies

Lesson -T-Chart (Compare and contrast two types of genre.

Venn Diagram (Compare and contrast genre)

 "Family Feud", "$20,000 Pyramid"

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

Folktale Webquest

Cinderella Around the World Writing Webquest

Folklore Genre Slide Show

 

Language Arts: 6.3E - , 6.12A - identify purpose, 6.12B - identify distinguishing features of genres TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Recognize the distinguishing features and purpose of literary genre, including biography, autobiography, historical fiction, informational text, poetry, mysteryscience fiction, and fantasy.

Lesson -T-Chart (Compare and contrast two types of genre)

Venn Diagram (Compare and contrast genre)

 
Learning about Books and Libraries, A Gold Mine of Games by Carol K. Lee. 157950051X

Science Fiction Writing Activities

 
Language Arts: 6.12F - analyze characters and point of view TAKS Reading #2: The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts. Recognize and analyze plot, setting, problem resolution, and character traits Brave Little Monster, by Ken Baker

Setting - The Raft, by Jim LaMarche

Characterization- Tops and Bottoms by Janet Stevens

Story Elements

Character traits

 

Language Arts: 6.12H -author's perspective; Social Studies: 6.21D; Technology Applications: 126.12(6)(A) TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Recognize and describe how the author's point of view or perspective affects the text True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka

Point of View

Informational Text, Point of View

 

                Research and Technology Applications

Social Studies: 6.23   Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion

Lesson - Brainstorm initial strategy with "How to Select a Restaurant"

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

Lesson - Trash and Treasure 

 

Graphic Organizer

Inspiration Software

 

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

Big6 #1

Big6 #4

 
Language Arts: 6.13A - form questions for investigations, 6.20A - develop questions for research; Social Studies: 6.23 TAKS Writing #1: Composition Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research

Lesson -Brainstorm List

Inspiration Software

 

Defining a Research Topic

Big6 #1

 

Language Arts: 6.13C - use multiple sources, 6.18I - select reference materials; Social Studies: 6.23   Select and use appropriate print and electronic sources, such as dictionaries, magazines, experts, nonfiction, almanacs, thesauri, atlases, encyclopedias, newspapers, timelines, and Internet resources to gather needed information

Lesson - Matrix of  Resources

Create a Table

 

Online Database Matrix

Big6 #3 & #4

Library Resources Page

Library Resources Page Teacher Handou

 

Language Arts: 6.13D - interpret graphic resources, 6.22B - interpret information from maps, charts, and graphics; Social Studies: 6.21C TAKS Reading #3: The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, maps, timelines graphic organizers and diagrams Big6 #4
Social Studies: 6.21B, 6.23 TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution and currency of information  
Language Arts: 6.10F - main idea, 6.10G - summarize text, 6.10L - develop outlines, timelines, graphics, 6.13B - use graphic organizers, 6.13E - summarize and organize information from various sources, 6.20C - take notes, 6.20D - summarize and organize information; Social Studies: 6.23 TAKS Reading # 1: The student will 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. Summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas and making charts

Lesson - 

Create an Outline

Create Charts

 

Big6 #4 & #5
Social Studies: 6.21A   Determine differences between primary and secondary sources

Lesson -

T-Chart Primary and Secondary Resources

 

Primary and Secondary Resources

Primary & Secondary Sources 

 

Language Arts: 6.20D- summarize and organize information 6.20E - present information in various forms; Social Studies: 6.23 TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Synthesize information from a variety of sources into a final product  Big6 #5
Technology Applications: 126.12(3)(A), 126.12(3)(C)   Demonstrate knowledge of copyright policies and plagiarism

Lesson -Fair Use Harbor,

PowerPoint copyright, Handout

 

Citations & Copyright

Fair Use Harbor

 
Language Arts: 6.20G - follow accepted forms of writing; Social Studies: 6.22D   Follow accepted format for documenting sources, such as a bibliography or works cited

NoodleTools online to create bibliographic record

Citations & Copyright - NoodleTools
Language Arts: 6.20F -evaluate resources ; Social Studies: 6.23 TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Evaluate problem solving process and final product based on specific research task or information need  Big6 #6
Language Arts: 6.13C; Technology Applications: 126.12(4), 126.12(I)(H)   Use multiple technologies to locate and gather information, such as online encyclopedias, atlases, magazines, almanacs, and  newspapers; Internet resources; curriculum-based software; and PAC Library Resources Page

Library Resources Page Teacher Handout

 

Technology Applications: 126.12(4)(B)   Understand and use appropriate electronic search strategies, including narrowing and expanding searches; keyword, author, title, and subject searches; and Boolean operators Online Database Matrix
Technology Applications: 126.12(3)(A), 126.12(3)(C)   Comply with laws and examine issues regarding use of technology in society, including following district and federal copyright laws Citations & Copyright

Fair Use Harbor

 
Language Arts: 6.13F - produce research paper, 6.20E - evaluate research and add new questions, 6.24 - produce visual product; Technology Applications: 126.12(8)(E) TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts. Synthesize information from a variety of print and non-print sources into final product   
Language Arts: 6.20E evaluate research and add new questions, 6.24B - use media to produce product; Technology Applications: 126.12(10)(A), 126.12(11)   Use available technology to create research product and/or presentation, such as presentation software, digital camera, and video equipment (*Presentation and Product are the final steps of IIM and are the responsibility of the classroom teacher.)  
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