Name of textbook: Publisher: Using the scales, quantitatively evaluate the following statements (5= strongly agree, 4= agree,

3= neutral, 2= disagree, 1= strongly disagree) and then in the space provided, qualify your evaluation as needed. GRAMMAR 1. Covers a range if grammatical features 2. Sequencing of grammar coincides with the course objectives (i.e. communicative) 3. Grammatical concepts are meaningfully recycled throughout the text. 4. Explanations are clear, concise, and at an appropriate level. 5. The majority of grammar exercises/ tasks are meaningful. EXERCISES 1. A wide range of interactional contexts are addressed (e.g., discussions, reports, interviews playing games, surveys, dialogues, role plays) 2. Exercises represent real life tasks. 3. Exercises are personalized and creative. 4 Tasks address pronunciation and intonation. 5. Tasks address a variety of learning styles. 6. Exercises incorporate authentic cultural material. 7. Pair and group work is included appropriately. 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

READING 1. Readings are related to the goals and themes of the chapters. 2. A variety of passages from different English speaking countries are included. 3. Authentic texts serve the basis of readings. 4. Meaningful pre-reading activities are included. 5. Meaningful post-reading activities are included. WRITING 1. Exercises are related to the goals and themes of the chapters. 2. Meaningful pre-writing activities are included. 3. Meaningful post writing activities are included. 4 A process approach is included so as to guide the learners writing (giving the steps to produce a text). LISTENING 1. Listening activities are related to the goals and themes of the chapters. 2. Meaningful pre-listening activities are included. 3. Meaningful post-listening activities are included. 4. The tasks require the learners to focus on different skills (information gathering, general idea, cultural information). VOCABULARY 1. Meaningful practice activities are included. 2. The vocabulary chosen is appropriate to the level. 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1

CULTURE 1. Culture is a central focus throughout the textbook. (not only cultural comments). 2. Information form a wide variety of English- speaking countries is included. 3. Activities promote sociolinguistic competence (i.e. what is appropriate in specific contexts). AUDIENCE 1. Chapter themes are relevant and interesting to students. 2. The textbook is learner- friendly (i.e. provides strategies, explanatory tools, tips). TEACHING ISSUES 1. The textbook facilitates lesson planning. 2. Technology is incorporated not only in the textbook but also with all ancillary materials. ANCILLARY MATERIALS: Which of the following ancillary materials are included? For students: ____ workbook ____ laboratory manual ____ in- class tapes for instructors ____ tapes / CD-ROM for text ____ tapes / CD-ROM for workbook ____ supplementary activities (e.g. Internet, etc). ____ other (explain) : FINAL EVALUATION : 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1

For instructors : ____ in class tapes ____ videos ____ test bank ____ supplementary activities ____ other (explain):

Now imagine that you have to use this textbook next semester. Taking into account its weaknesses, how would you adapt / change the activities and explanations in the textbook in your class? What kinds of supplements would you need to create?