Twelfth Grade Scope and Sequence

A. Information Acquisition
Library Instructional Collaboration	Resources	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
12.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.
12,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.
12.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.
12.A.4 Identify the arrangement of fiction, non-fiction and biography on the shelves ad 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.
12.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.
12.A.6 Use a variety of print and non-print sources in the problem solving process, including dictionaries, nonfiction books, thesauri, encyclopedias, experts, 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: 110.45.7E Use reference material such as glossary, dictionary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine precise meanings and usage. Language Arts: 110.45.14B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, including databases and the Internet
12.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	TAKS Objectives	TEKS
The student is expected to:		The student will:	The student is expected to:
12.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 Web Lessons:	§ Lighthouses (fiction and nonfiction § Star Readers § Poetry Fun § Solar System Stories Web Lessons § Sizes of the World’s Oceans Scholarly Journals vs Popular Magazinesassignments	TAKS Reading # 1: Demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts. TAKS Reading # 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the effect 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: 110.45.8A Establish and adjust purpose for reading such as to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems. Language Arts: 110.45.8C Monitor his/her own reading strategies and modify them when necessary. Language Arts: 110.45.8I Read silently with comprehension for a sustained period of time. Language Arts: 110.45.9A 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: 110.45.9B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.45.9C Read British and other world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110.45.10A Recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading. Language Arts: 110.45.12G 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.
12.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: 110.45.9A 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.
12.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 effect 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: 110.45.10A Recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of cultures through reading. Language Arts: 110.45.10B Compare text events with his/her own and other readers’ experiences. Language Arts: 110.45.10C Recognize and discuss themes and connections that cross cultures.
12.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: 110.45.12A Compare and contrast elements of texts such as themes, conflicts and allusions both within and across texts. Language Arts: 110.45.12B Propose and provide examples of themes that cross texts. Language Arts: 110.45.12C Analyze relevance of setting and time frame to text’s meaning. Language Arts: 110.45.12D Describe the development of plot and identify conflicts and how they are addressed and resolved.
12.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: 110.45.9A 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: 110.45.9B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.45.9C Read British and other world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110.45.9D Interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work. Language Arts: 110.45.11C Analyze written reviews of literature film and performance to compare with his/her own responses. Language Arts: 110.45.11D Evaluate text through critical analysis. Language Arts: 110.45.12F Connect literature to historical contexts, current events and his//her own experiences. Language Arts: 110.45.13B Evaluate the credibility of information sources and determine the writer's motives.
12.B.6 Synthesizes the content from several sources or works by a single author.			Language Arts: 110.45.13A Analyze the characteristics of clear texts such as conciseness, correctness and completeness.
12.B.7 Examine and interpret media messages, in an historical, social, and cultural context and understand the relationship among audiences, media messages and the 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: 110.45.9A 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: 110.45.9B Read in such varied sources as diaries, journals, textbooks, maps, newspapers, letters, speeches, memoranda, electronic texts and other media. Language Arts: 110.45.9C Read British and other world literature, including classic and contemporary works. Language Arts: 110.45.9D Interpret the possible influences of the historical context on a literary work.
12.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:11 0.45.13A Analyze characteristics of clear text such as conciseness, correctness and completeness. Language Arts: 110.45.13B Evaluate the credibility of information sources and determine the writer's motives. Language Arts: 110.45.13C Recognize logical, deceptive, and/or faulty modes of persuasion in texts.
12.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: 110.45.8A Establish and adjust purpose for reading such as to find out, to understand, to interpret, to enjoy and to solve problems. Language Arts: 110.45.8B Draw upon his/her own background to provide connection to texts.
12.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: 110.45.7F Discriminate between denotative and connotative meanings and interpret the connotative power of words.
12.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: 110.45.7A Expand vocabulary through wide reading, listening, and discussing.

The first character (12) 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.

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:
12.C.1 Identify and define a specific problem or task for research, investigation or discussion.	§ Assignment Calculator § Broadening or Narrowing Your topic Creating Pathfinders	TAKS Reading #110.3: The student uses a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.45.14A Generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions.
12.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: 110.45.14A Generate relevant, interesting, and researchable questions. Language Arts: 110.45.14G Draw relevant questions for further study from the research findings or conclusions.
12.C.3 Select and use appropriate print and non-print sources, such as card catalog/OPAC, nonfiction books, dictionaries, thesauri, almanacs, atlases, periodicals, newspapers, 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 § Big6 #3 & #4 § Is It True?	TAKS Reading #4: The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts.	Language Arts: 110.45.4D Compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology. Language Arts: 110.45.14B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
12.C.4Use 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.			Language Arts: 110.45.14B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
12.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: 110.45.14B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, including databases and the Internet.
12.C.6 Develop 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: 110.45.4F Link related information and ideas from a variety of sources. Language Arts: 110.45.14B Locate appropriate print and non-print information using texts and technical resources, periodicals and book indices, including databases and the Internet. Language Arts: 110.45.14C Use text organizers such as overviews, headings, and graphic features to locate and categorize information. Language Arts: 110.45.14E Organize and record new information in systematic ways such as notes, charts and graphic organizers. Tech Apps: 126.21.9D Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data.
12.C.7 Conduct advanced and refined keyword searches in online catalogs and multiple 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 search strategies in the acquisition of information including keyword and Boolean search strategies.
12.C.8 Interpret graphical information, including pictures, charts, graphs, timelines, graphic organizers and diagrams.	Graphic Organizers	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.45.8G Draw inferences and support them with textual evidence and experience. Language Arts: 110.45.8H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.45.14C Use text organizers such as overviews, headings and graphic features to locate and categorize information. Language Arts: 110.45.14E Organize and record new information in systematic ways such as notes, charts and graphic organizers.
12.C.9 Analyze information by distinguishing fact from opinion, determining cause and effect, comparing and contrasting sources, and predicting outcomes.	Web Lessons: § Cause and Effect § Predicting Outcomes Scholarly Journals and Popular Magazines	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.45.8E Analyze text structures such as compare/contrast, cause/ effect, and chronological order for how they influence understanding. Language Arts: 110.45.8G Draw inferences and support them with textual evidence and experience. Language Arts: 110.45.8H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.45.14D Evaluate the credibility of information sources and their appropriateness for varied needs.
12.C.10 Analyze information to determine usefulness to problem solution and currency of information.	Evaluating Websites	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.45.8H Use study strategies such as note taking, outlining, and using study-guide questions to better understand texts. Language Arts: 110.45.14D Evaluate the credibility of information sources and their appropriateness for varied needs. Tech Apps: 126.21.9D Resolve information conflicts and validate information through accessing, researching, and comparing data.
12.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: 110.45.14E Organize and record new information in systematic ways such as notes, charts and graphic organizers. Language Arts: 110.45.14G Draw relevant questions for further study from the research findings or conclusions.
12.C.12 Determine between primary and secondary sources.	Primary and Secondary Resources Primary & Secondary Sources	TAKS Reading # 3: Demonstrate the ability to analyze and critically evaluate culturally diverse written texts and visual representations.	Language Arts: 110.45.4D Compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways using available technology.
12.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		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.
12.C.14 Synthesize information from a variety of sources into a final product that follows accepted format for documenting sources, such as bibliography or works cited.	§ Citing Works § Making a Bibliography § Dazzling Displays		Language Arts: 110.45.14F Produce research projects and reports in varying forms for audiences. Tech Apps: 126.21.3A Discuss copyright laws/issues and model ethical acquisition and use of digital information, citing sources using established methods.