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1. There is a clear specification of: 
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o The target age range
o Culture
o Assumed background
o Probable learning preferences
o Educational expectations
b. The language level is precisely defined according to the CEFR.
c. The language objectives for the unit are clearly stated.
 
 
Availability



 
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a. It is easy to obtain the support material.
b. The publisher’s representatives can be contacted easily in case you want detailed information about the book.
c. There is enough material stored by the publisher.
 
 
Layout
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a. The graphs of the book are optimus.
b. The artwork is well-organized.
c. The pictures of every unit are:
o Appealing
o Colorful
o Functional
o Help in communication
d. There is not unity of:
o Goals
o Topic
o Learning process
o The lesson division is clear.
 
 
Accessibility
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a. The material is organized.
b. It is easy to find:
o The table of content
o Vocabulary list
o Grammar list
o Section headings
o Section subheadings
 
 
Physical characteristics
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a. There is space to write in the book.
b. The size of the book is convenient for students.
 
c. The cover of the book is durable to use.
d. The type size is appropriate for the learners.
e. The text is attractive:
o Cover
o Page appearance
o Binding
 
 
Language skills
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a. The activities are enough challenging for learners
b. The activities intend to reach a cognitive level of students
c. Speaking
o The skill is balanced with the presentation of the other skill
o Speaking is presented progressively (following a process)
o The speaking activities are based on authentic communication
o The speaking activities are realistic
o The speaking tasks are appropriate for the level of my students
d. Listening
o The skill is balanced with the presentation of the other skill
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o The listening activities are based on authentic materials
o The listening activities are realistic
o The listening tasks are appropriate for the level of my students
o The listening tasks are well-scaffolded to enhance comprehension
o Listening tasks are presented progressively (following a process)
e. Reading
o The skill is balanced with the presentation of the other skill
o The reading activities are based on authentic materials
o The reading activities are realistic
o The reading tasks are appropriate for the level of my students
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o Reading tasks are presented progressively (following a process)
o Reading activities favor the improvement of reading comprehension
f. Writing
o The writing activities are based on authentic materials
o The writing activities are realistic
o The writing tasks are appropriate for the level of my students
o Writing tasks are presented progressively (following a process)
g. Grammar
o Grammar topics correspond to the expected ones for the level
o Grammar is presented:
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 Deductively
 Inductively
o Learning points are presented in small chunks easy to learn
o The book provide students with grammar learning strategies:
 Taught
 Practiced
o Language structures are presented taking into account:
 The form
 The use
 The function
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h. Vocabulary
o The amount of new vocabulary is adequate for the level
o The vocabulary is presented in a context
o Vocabulary is presented in a purposeful way
o The book provide students with vocabulary learning strategies:
 Taught
 Practiced
 
 
General content
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a. The topics are interesting
b. Every unit presents its learning goal
c. It is topical (up-to-date)
d. The units follow a logical sequence
e. It is at the right level of:
o Maturity
o Language
f. The content is realistic
g. The tasks are exploited in a “real-world”
h. The book is culturally bias
i. Social realities are appropriate for the intended learners
j. Views of the USA or Britain presented are accurate
k. The book provides a “review section” per unit
 
 
Teacher's material
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a. Teacher’s edition is:
o Comprehensive
o Organized
o Easy to use
b. The teacher’s material provides suggestions to help the teacher:
o Introduce new lessons
o Review old lessons
c. The teacher’s material provides information on grammar to help the teacher explain grammatical patterns in the lesson
d. The teacher’s manual suggests:
o Question for checking comprehension
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o Visual aids
o Key answers for every exercise
o Pedagogical guidance
o Methodological guidance
e. The material provides the teacher with interesting ideas to exploit student’s book
f. The material provides the teacher with extra material for the class
 
 
Supplementary material 
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a. Supplementary material are enough
b. Publishers are able to supply teachers with supplementary material
c. Supplementary material enhances instruction
 
 
Affordability
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a. The book is cost-effective
b. There are enough books available in the market
c. The book is worthy (successful in terms of time, labour, and money)