Evaluating Right On!

1. Practical Considerations
   Layout / Physical Characteristics
   Interesting? Attractive?
   An appropriate mix of graphics and text?
   Is it clear? Well-organized?
   Effective use of headings?
   
2. Content and cultural component
   Topics suitable for 15-year-olds
   Accurate reflection of English culture?
   Free of stereotypes?
3. Language Related Considerations
   Skills (language and cognitive)
   Does it integrate the skills well? Does it offer a good balance?
   Does it focus on the one(s) it claims to?
   Does it promote higher order cognitive skills? A range of cognitive skills?
   Does it use authentic language? Is there variety?
   Is the grammar section, "Language Watch," easy to understand?
   
4. Activities
   Is there a balance between different types of activities?
   Does it promote communication? Is it meaningful?
   Does it allow learners to speak, read, listen and write?
   
   Also see :
   http://www.kutztown.edu/library/materials/textbookevaluation.pdf