Tenth Grade Scope and Sequence

A. Information Acquisition
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/Lessons	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
10.A.1 Demonstrate appropriate behaviors, respect for the facility, and proper care and handling of materials.	Library Orientation- (Round Rock ISD)	TAKS Reading #1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 113.24.20D Identify examples of responsible citizenship, including obeying rules.
10.A.2 Demonstrate a working knowledge of library terminology, such as fiction, classics, non-fiction, biography, autobiography, plays, reference, periodicals, author, publisher, media and audio.	§ Online Scavenger Hunt § Boolean Instructions	TAKS Reading #1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Tech Apps: 126.12.4A Use strategies to locate and acquire desired information. Tech Apps: 126.12.4B Apply appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.
10.A.3 Demonstrate an understanding that the card catalog/OPAC is an index to the library collection and use the catalog information to locate materials in the library.	Online Catalog	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet. Tech Apps: 126.21.4A Use local area networks and wide area networks, including the internet and intranet, in research and resource sharing. Tech Apps: 126.21.4A Construct appropriate search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.
10.A.4 Identify the arrangement of fiction, nonfiction and biography on the shelves and locate specific materials using the Dewey Decimal System.	DDS Matching Game DDS Concentration	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Math: 111.24.14A Identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences.
10.A.5 Locate and use important areas of the Library (circulation area, card catalog/OPAC, fiction, non-fiction, biography, reference and periodical).	Online Catalog	TAKS Reading # 1: The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.42.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, periodicals and book indices, including databases and the Internet.
10.A.6 Use a variety of print and non-print sources in the problem solving process, including dictionaries, nonfiction books, thesauri, encyclopedias, experts, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources.	HISD Online Resources	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts	Language Arts: 110.43.6E Use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage; Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
10.A.7 Understand the role of public libraries, university libraries, museums and community resources as valuable sources of information.	§ Our Community	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Social Studies: 113.24.16A Identify institutions basic to all societies.

B. Reading Literacy
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/Lessons	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
10.B.1 Self-select, read, and respond to materials from a variety of literary genre, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, periodicals, and electronic texts to explore personal interests and complete class assignments.	§ Lighthouses (fiction and nonfiction § Star Readers § Poetry Fun Web Lessons: § Solar System Stories Web Lessons § Sizes of the World’s Oceans Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazines	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading # 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of literary elements and techniques in culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.43.7A Establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy. Language Arts: 110.43.7C Monitor his/her own reading strategies and make modifications when understanding breaks down such as by rereading, using resources, and questioning. Language Arts: 110.43.7I Read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time. Language Arts: 110. 43.8A Read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer’s craft, to be informed, to take action and to discover models to use in his/her own writing. Language Arts: 110.43.8B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, map, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.43.8C Read world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110. 43.9A Recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading. Language Arts: 110.43.11F Understand literary forms and terms such as author, drama, biography, autobiography, myth, tall tale, dialogue, tragedy and comedy, structure in poetry epic, ballad, protagonist, antagonist, paradox, analogy, dialect, and comic relief as appropriate to the selections being read.
10.B.2 Identify and read books from suggested reading lists.	TAYSHAS Reading List	TAKS Reading #.1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110. 43.8A Read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer’s craft, to be informed, to take action and to discover models to use in his/her own writing
10.B.3 Explore a variety of multicultural/multiethnic materials.	§ Multicultural Community Authors, Illustrators, Poets	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading # 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of literary elements and techniques in culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.43.9A Recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading. Language Arts: 110.43.9B Compare text events with his/her own and other readers’ experiences.
10.B.4 Recognize and analyze theme, plot, setting, problem resolution, and character traits.	§ Illustrate With Character § Plot Structure	§ TAKS Reading #.2: § Demonstrate an understanding of the effect of literary elements and techniques in culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110. 4311A Compare and contrast varying aspects of texts such as themes, conflicts, and allusions. Language Arts: 110. 4311A Analyze relevance of setting and time frame to text's meaning. Language Arts: 110. 4311A Describe and analyze the development of plot and identify conflicts and how they are addressed and resolved.
10.B.5 Distinguish and appreciate the styles of various authors.	§ Where is my Favorite Author? § Authors, Illustrators, Poets	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110. 43.8A Read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer’s craft, to be informed, to take action and to discover models to use in his/her own writing. Language Arts: 110.43.8B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, map, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.43.8C Read world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110.43.10C Compare reviews of literature, film, and performance with his/her own responses. Language Arts: 110.43.11E Connect literature to historical contexts, current events, and his/her own experiences. Language Arts: 110.43.12B Evaluate the credibility of information sources, including how the writer's motivation may affect that credibility.
10.B.6 Synthesize the content from several sources or works by a single author.			Language Arts:110.43.12A Analyze the characteristics of clearly written texts, including the patterns of organization, syntax, and word choice.
10.B.7 Examine and interpret media messages, in an historical, social, and cultural context, and understand the relationship among audiences, media messages and world.	§ Television Decision § Film Review § The Best Person Is	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110. 43.8A Read to be entertained, to appreciate a writer’s craft, to be informed, to take action and to discover models to use in his/her own writing. Language Arts: 110.43.8B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, map, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.43.8C Read world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110.43.8D Interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work.
10.B.8 Understand and be familiar with documents, such as, journals, newspapers, and websites that have different purposes, scope, perspective, and bias.	§ Television or Not Web Lessons: § Verifying Website Information § Scholarly Journals and Popular Magazines	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts:110.43.12A Analyze the characteristics of clearly written texts, including the patterns of organization, syntax, and word choice. Language Arts:110.43.12B Evaluate the credibility of information sources, including how the writer's motivation may affect that credibility. Language Arts:110.43.12C Recognize logical, deceptive, and/or faulty modes of persuasion in texts.
10.B.9 Understand the potential for materials to inform, persuade, and entertain.	Identifying and Understanding Fallacies Used in Advertising	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.7A Establish a purpose for reading such as to discover, interpret, and enjoy. Language Arts: 110.43.7B Draw upon his/her own background to provide connection with texts.
10.B.10 Distinguish between what words mean literally and what they imply.	Do You Really Mean That?	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.6F Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotative power of words.
10.B.11 Develop vocabulary through listening and reading.	Web Lesson: § Vocabulary § Vocabulary Puzzles	TAKS Reading #1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.6A Expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing.

C. Research & Technology Application
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources/Lessons	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
10.C.1 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion.	§ Assignment Calculator § Define Your Topic Creating Pathfinders	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13A Generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions.
10.C.2 Generate ideas or relevant questions as a basis for inquiry/research.	§ The Year I Was Born § The Research Process	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13A Generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions.
10.C.3 Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as card catalog/OPAC nonfiction books, dictionaries, thesauri, periodicals, newspapers, almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, Internet resources, experts, and curriculum-based software to locate information relevant to research questions.	§ Sizes of the World’s Oceans § Search for Synonyms ( adapt for grade level) Where Would You Find It? § Star Reader § Fact Finding § Press Conference with a Celebrity § Online Database Matrix § Big6 #3 & #4 § Matrix of Resources § Create a Table § Is It True?	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.4C Compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology. Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
10.C.4 Use parts of a book such as title page, table of contents, chapter headings and subheadings, appendices, visual aids, italics, color coding, marginal notes, footnotes, and jacket summaries.		TAKS Reading #1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
10.C.5 Use periodical databases for information.	§ HISD Online Resources § Magazine Redux § What is a Periodical?	TAKS Reading #1 Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
10.C.6 Develops and uses skills in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, organizing and evaluating information to determine usefulness to problem solution.	§ Big6 § Research Organization	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.43.13B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using text and technical resources, including databases and the Internet. Language Arts: 110.43.13C Use text organizers such as overviews, headings, and graphic features to locate and categorize information. Language Arts: 110.43.13D Produce reports and research projects in varying forms for audiences. Tech Apps: 126.21.9D Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data.
10.C.7 Conduct advanced and refined keyword searches in online catalogs and multiples databases.	§ Keywords § Boolean Instructions	TAKS Reading # 3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Tech Apps: 126.21.4B Construct appropriate electronic search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.
10.C.8 Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, timelines, graphic organizers and diagrams.	Graphic Organizers	TAKS Reading # 3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.7G Draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence and experience. Language Arts: 110.43.7H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.43.13E Draw conclusions from information gathered.
10.C.9 Analyze information by distinguishing fact from opinion, determine cause and effect, comparing and contrasting sources, and predicts outcomes.	Web Lessons: § Cause and Effect § Predicting Outcomes Scholarly Journals and Popular Magazines	TAKS Reading # 3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.7E Analyze text structures such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and chronological ordering for how they influence understanding. Language Arts: 110.43.7G Draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence and experience. Language Arts: 110.43.7H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.43.13E Draw conclusions from information gathered.
10.C.10 Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution and currency of information.	Evaluating Websites	TAKS Reading # 3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.7H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.43.13E Draw conclusions from information gathered. Tech Apps: 126.21.9D Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data.
10.C.11 Summarize and organize information from multiple sources by taking notes, outlining ideas and making charts.	Web Lessons: § Summary, Note Taking, Main Idea & Details Meaty Words	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.13E Draw conclusions from information gathered.
10.C.12 Determine between primary and secondary sources.	Primary and Secondary Resources Primary & Secondary Sources T-Chart Primary and Secondary Resources	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.43.4C Compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology.
10.C.13 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.	§ Copyright Basics § Plagiarism Court	TAKS Writing # 4 Within a given context, produce an effective composition for a specific purpose.	Tech Apps: 126.21.3A Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods. Tech Apps: 126.21.3B Demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks, especially resources on the Internet and intranet.
10.C.14 Synthesize information from a variety of sources into a final product that follows accepted format for documenting sources, such as follow accepted format for documenting sources, such as a bibliography or works cited.	§ Citing Works § Making a Bibliography § Dazzling Displays	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.43.3E Use a manual of style such as Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), and The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS). Tech Apps: 126.21.3A Discuss copyright laws/ issues and model ethical acquisition and use policies when using networks, especially resources on the Internet and intranet.
10.C.15 Investigate Ecosystems. Lesson: Ecosystem Research Project	ABC-Clio World Geography - Select country - Environment Access Science - Environmental Science , Food Chains Digital Curriculum keyword: "food chain" Video - The Web of Life eBooks - keyword: "endangered species" EBSCO - EBSCOhost Web - (ex. TOPICsearch) Facts on File - Science Online - "Ecosystems" , "Food Chains" , "Food Webs" Gale Group - Student Resource Center GOLD - keywords; "food chains" , "food webs" , "food pyramids" Newsbank - Newsbank (1992-Current) - Environment - Ecology & Ecosystems Web sites: Missouri Botanical Gardens Interesting Facts about Food Chains Franklin Institute Biology Web Site References	TAKS Science #3 Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms & the environment.	Biology: 112.43.7.B, 112.43.12.B, 112.43.12.E, 112.43.13.A Students investigate the interdependence & interactions that occur within an ecosystem.
10.C.16 Plan & implement investigative procedures. Lesson: Investigative Procedures	Web sites: Science Projects Texas Safety Standards Virtual Charts & Graphs	TAKS Science #1 Will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of science.	Biology/IPC: 112.42/43.2A 112.42/43.2C Plan & implement investigative procedures, organize, evaluate, make inferences ...
10.C.17 Analyze & review scientific explanations. Lesson: Scientific Explanations	Gale Group - Opposing Viewpoint Resource Center Gale Group - Expanded Academic ASAP --- browse journals Newsbank - Newsbank (1992-Current) - Science & Technology - Popular Science Searches	TAKS Science #1 Student uses critical thinking & problem solving to make informed decisions.	IPC 112.42.3.A Analyze, review scientific explanations, hypothesis, theories.
10.C.18 Drawing inferences on data related to products. Lesson: Reading Product Labels	Gale Group - Health & Wellness Resource Center - Food Labels Pinpoint - Food Labels Web sites: Teens health food labels FDA - food labels What's in a food label	TAKS Science #1 Student uses critical thinking & scientific problem solving to make informed decisions.	IPC 112.42.3.B Draw inferences based on data related to products and services.
10.C.19 Investigate & identify cellular processes. Lesson: Cellular processes	Access Science - (Cell Biology) Digital Curriculum keyword: "Cells" Facts on File - Science Online - Diagrams - Genetics & Cell Biology Gale Group - InfoTrac Student - "Cells" Web sites: Interactive Tour of the Cell Cells alive ! Animal Cell Anatomy Welcome to the Cell	TEKS Science #2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization of living systems.	Biology 112.43.4.B Investigate & identify cellular processes.
10.C.20 Identify nucleic acids & their role in the formation of an organism.	Access Science - "DNA" Digital Curriculum keyword: "DNA" Gale Group - Health & Wellness Resource Center - "DNA" Lesson: DNA Web sites: DNA Primer Human Genome Project Build a DNA Molecule	TAKS Science #2 Student will demonstrate the organization of living systems.	Biology: 112.43.6.A 112.43.6.C 112.43.6 D Students must identify how nucleic acids are involved in the formation of the organism.
10.C.22 Apply knowledge of genetics to make inferences regarding hereditary traits. Lesson: Genetics	Access Science - "Mendelism" Digital Curriculum - "Genetics" Facts on File - Health Reference Center - "Genetic disease" Gale Group - Health & Wellness Resource Center - "Genetic disorders" Web sites: Punnett squares Fun with Punnett squares Traits R Us Blood Types Tutorial Your Genes Your Health	TAKS Science #1, #2 Make inferences & predictions using genetic probabilities.	Biology: 112.43.6.A Biology/IPC: 112.42/43.2.C Applying prior knowledge of genetics to make inferences regarding hereditary traits.
I10.C.23 Identify characteristics of the six kingdoms. Lesson: Classification	Access Science - keyword: "Classification, biological" Facts on File - Curriculum Resource/Junior Edition - Science Diagrams Digital Curriculum: Classification: Bringing Order to Diversity Biologically speaking: Classification of living organisms Gale Group - Student Resource Center GOLD - Multimedia Gallery - "Five Kingdoms" Web sites: Introducing Classification The Six Kingdoms Biospace Six Kingdoms Animal Kingdom Biosis The Tree of Life The Five Kingdoms Animal Diversity Web	TAKS Science #2 Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organization of living systems.	Biology: 112.43.8.C Identify characteristics of the six kingdoms.
10.C.24 Investigate various functions of the major body systems.	Britannica Online keyword: "human body systems" Digital Curriculum - How the Body Works: Skin, Bones, & Muscles The Human Body: The Ultimate Machine Facts on File - Curriculum Resource/Junior Edition - Science Diagrams - Human Body Facts on File - Science Online - "Human body" Facts on File - Health - General Health - Human Body - Lesson: Living Systems Web sites: Virtual Body (Spanish & English) American Medical Association Gray's Anatomy Online Human Body - Think Quest Web Anatomy	TAKS Science #2 Demonstrate an understanding of the organization of living systems.	Biology: 112.43.10.A Interpret the functions of systems in organisms.
10.C.25 Students investigate the differences between viruses & bacteria.	Access Science - Medicine - Infectious diseases, Epidemiology Britannica Online keyword: "virus" Digital Curriculum keywords; "diseases" , "viruses" , "bacteria" eBooks keywords; "virus" , "bacteria" Lesson: Viruses & Bacteria Facts on File - Health - General Health - Gale Group - Student Resource Center - Health Module - keywords; "viral diseases" , "bacterial infections" Gale Group - Health & Wellness Resource Center keyword; "virus" , "bacteria" , "healthy bacteria" Web sites: Cells alive ! Hidden Killers : Viruses (ThinkQuest) Introduction to Bacteria National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases CDC - Diseases	TAKS Science #3 Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of organisms & the environment.	Biology: 112.43.4.C 112.43.4.D Describe the role of viruses & bacteria in causing disease.
10.C.26 Investigate biodiversity & natural selection.	Access Science - keyword: "evolution" Britannica Online keywords; "natural selection" , "biodiversity", etc." Digital Curriculum keywords; "adaptation" , "biodiversity" Lesson: Natural Selection eBooks - keyword: "Darwin" Facts on File - Science Online - keywords; "natural selection" , "biodiversity", etc." Newsbank - Newsbank (1992-Current) - Science & Technology - Biology World Book Online - Features of the month - Preserving our vanishing wildlife Web Sites: National Wildlife Foundation Darwin - Finches Evolution Natural Selection Sierra Club World Wildlife Fund The virtual library of ecology & biodiversity