TEKS/TAKS Support

Gentry's library program helps students prepare for TAKS by:

 
  • discussing literary elements with grade levels, using various fiction and non-fiction texts, during storytimes and at other times scheduled in collaboration with the classroom teacher

 

  • providing teachers with the appropriate materials and resources to support the teaching of TEKS in the classroom

 

  • using questioning techniques that emphasize higher order thinking as we conduct research in the subject areas using The Research Cycle method.
Kindergarten

  • We discuss plot, characters, and setting during story times and we also work on predicting outcomes, comparing & contrasting, and summarizing the story.
  • We research family traditions and the 5 senses.
  • We learn about the order and purpose of the library and how to find and use information to help us solve problems and answer questions. 
First Grade
  • We continue to learn about the importance of plot, setting, and characters to the stories we read during story times.  We use timelines and other graphic organizers to practice sequencing, summarizing, comparing & contrasting, and predicting outcomes.
  • We research the weather, animals, and presidents.
Second Grade
  • We talk about the main idea and inferring meaning as we read.  We practice more with non-fiction to develop vocabulary skills with synonyms, antonyms, context clues, etc.
  • We research important people, the human body, national landmarks, and the importance of art.
Third Grade
  • We continue to learn about and discuss literary elements as we read the Bluebonnet books.
  • We learn about genres and read from a variety of genres.
  • We research inventors
Fourth Grade
  • We focus on novel studies and provide the classroom with materials and suggestions. 
  • We discuss literary elements of the Bluebonnet books.
  • We research Texas Indians and The Texas Revolution.
Fifth Grade
  • We continue to support author and novel studies as well as discussing literary elements of the Bluebonnet titles.
  • We research New World colonization and The Civil War.
Sixth Grade
  • We support novel studies, author studies, and Bluebonnet books.
  • We research world religions and World War II as a class.
  • We focus on individual research projects and independent study.
  • We focus on the Internet and becoming critical evaluators of its information
Parents & Teachers
  • We provide parent education about online resources through PTA programs and newsletters.
  • We provide resources to teachers that support the TEKS.