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NUACS Textbook Evaluation Form

Directions: Review the textbook programs based on the following criteria. On the chart, use the following code to
rank the materials:

E - Well done, comprehensive


S - Average, satisfactory
U - Weak, inadequate, limited

Name: __________________________________ Grade Level: ____________________ Due: ______________

Textbooks Book 1: Book 2: Book 3: Book 4:

1. The layout and organization contribute to ease of use.

2. Material is suitable to the maturity level of students.

3. Text material is written in rich, natural language.

4. The materials provide a wide range of selections,


authors, and writing activities.
5. The readability and vocabulary are appropriate.

6. Provides strategies for students reading below grade level and


enrichment for advanced students.
7. Content includes authentic literature, fiction and nonfiction.

8. The selections are of interest to the students.

Textbooks Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4


9. Reading and writing strategies are presented in a
meaningful context and organized manner.
10. Concepts and skills are developed in a continuous and
expanding manner.
11. Content provides for students to become actively involved in
language study and writing that enhances thinking skills.
12. Material provides opportunities for students to think critically.

13. Textbook is current? Copyright date?

14. Content provides for creative activities for extending and


applying literature and language in a variety of ways. (Drama,
writing, movement, music, etc.)
15. The illustrations help the students understand the written text.

16. Assessment is provided at regular intervals and is well-written.

17. Program provides adequate review and supplemental activities.

18. Vocab- provides direct instruction of important words in a text


before reading it
19. The Teachers Edition is well-organized and easy to use.

20. Media/Technology included? Ex.: websites, links to other print


and non-print sources, software

21. Meets NUACS curriculum outcomes?

Overall Evaluation?
Additional Components of Reading and Literature Textbooks
Indicate with a Y or N whether the following components are part of the Reading Textbooks you are evaluating. If
the component is part of the series please use the same rating system to evaluate it. (In other words, would you use
it to teach that area or would you still need additional resources/texts to teach the following areas?)

Book 1: Book 2: Book 3: Book 4:

Grammar

Writing

Spelling

Phonics

Handwriting

Vocabulary
Additional Comments about each textbook series:

Book 1:

Book 2:

Book 3:

Book 4:

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