TEKS/TAKS Support
 

The library program at Cannaday Elementary helps students prepare for the TAKS test by:

  • discussing literary elements and writer's craft with all grade levels during read alouds
  • providing research experiences for all grade levels that focus on critical thinking skills

TEKS/TAKS-Based Library Activities

Kindergarten

1st Grade

  • research unit on winter holidays
  • research unit on animals
  • read alouds focusing on sequencing and predicting
  • research unit on Winter Animals to allign with the reading of "The Mitten"
  • research unit on the ocean
  • read alouds focusing on sequencing and predicting
2nd Grade 3rd Grade
  • research unit on body systems
  • research unit on the solar system
  • read alouds with summarization discussions
  • research unit on the solar system
  • mini-lessons on main idea and context clues
  • magazine lesson on distinguishing fact from opinion
4th Grade 5th Grade
  • mini-lessons on main idea and context clues
  • research unit comparing the Earth's physical features with the Moon's.
  • mini-lessons on main idea and context clues
6th grade
  • research unit on Dreams, Dangers and Delights
  • science fair projects