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Book Evaluation Matrix 1

To assess value of a text for use in a FVR class for beginner level students

Rubric Code: N5CBB7

By Jessesauer

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Subject: English

Type: Project

Grade Levels: (none)

Book assesment: level 1 For assessment of a text for an adult beginning learner of English as a second language
	1 Rejected. This text is not appropriate for use in this FVR class. (N/A)	2 Unsatisfactory. Use as only as a last resort. (N/A)	3 Acceptable. While not ideal this text may be useful. (N/A)	4 Excellent. Buy a copy. (N/A)
Illustration Rates the quality of the illustration.	1 Text only, no illustrations	2 Illustrations are sparse or unrelated to subject or themes of text.	3 Illustrations are plentiful and often relate the the action in the text	4 Every page is illustrated with illustrations closely following the action in the text.
Availability Rates the ease of access to the book.	1 Book is out of print or very highly priced.	2 Book is unavailable in bookstores but may be found through an online retailer, or book is highly priced.	3 Book is common in many retail outlets and easily found through an online retailer, book is moderately priced.	4 In addition to brick and mortar and online retailer's book is easily found used and discounted. book is very low in price.
Vocabulary Rates the usefulness of the vocabulary.	1 Book contains no unified lexical set. Vocabulary is often idiomatic and well above level. No repetitions of words	2 Book contains some unified lexical sets though not necessarily of the appropriate level. Lexis is still difficult for beginning learners to internalize. Some repetition of words	3 Lexical sets are mostly unified along similar themes. More challenging words are often repeated.	4 New vocabulary is unified in a solid thematic lexis. Words are frequently repeated in a variety of contexts and may contained in chant or poetic forms.
Grammar Rates the appropriateness of the grammar.	1 Tense and voice are inconsistent. Reliance on multi-clause sentences.	2 multi-clause sentences, frequent use of the passive voice, or aspect. some use of the present tense or simple past.	3 Sentence are mostly a single clause, primarily employing present tenses or simple past.	4 Consistent use of the present or simple past tenses in the active voice. Sentences are simple direct and contain one clause.
Appropriateness Rates the appropriateness.	1 Subject matter childish or unrelated to students real world interests or experiences. Subject matter culturally offensive.	2 Some aspects of subject may be unaccepted in the students culture. Subject matter is tenuously connected to students experience or interest.	3 Subject matter is culturally acceptable and related to students experience.	4 Subject matter relates directly to students interests or experiences.

Keywords:

materials, FVR

Subjects:

English

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