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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. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI 31

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