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4. Topic Contents
Topic Contents
table has four items which evaluate the function of the topics to encourage and increase students’ interest, and also the variety of the topics.
Table 3.4 Topic Contents Checklists No
Evaluation Aspect D – Topic Contents
Workbook 1 Workbook 2
Workbook 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
1. The topics of the book are varied and
engaging to appeal to seventh graders with different interests and
personalities.
2. The topics encourage students to
express their own views. 3.
The book avoids potentially embarrassing or disturbing topics.
4. The topics allow students to think
critically.
5. Language Contents
This aspect is dealing with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation used in the workbooks and also the tasks availability for those three language aspects.
Table 3.5 Language Contents Checklists No
Evaluation Aspect E – Language Contents
Workbook 1 Workbook 2
Workbook 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
1. The book covers the main grammar
items appropriate to seventh graders. 2.
The book includes adequate materials for teaching vocabulary.
3. The book includes adequate material
for pronunciation work. 4.
The materials for teaching grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation are
graded in an appropriate manner.
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6. Social and Cultural Contexts
Social and Cultural Contexts table has four items which evaluate the social and cultural contexts in the workbook whether or not disturb the readers, able to give
positive impact for the readers.
Table 3.6 Social and Cultural Contexts Checklists No
Evaluation Aspect F – Social and Cultural Contexts
Workbook 1 Workbook 2
Workbook 3 0 1 0 1 0 1
1. The social and cultural contexts in
the book are comprehensible. 2.
The content of the book is free from stereotypical images and
information.
3. Students can learn about the inner
lives of the characters used in the book.
4. The book expresses positive views of
ethnic origins, occupation, age groups, social groups and disability.
7. Language Skills