Scribd
Upload
383 views

Language Arts Textbook Evaluation Form

This document is a textbook evaluation form that contains ratings for various criteria on a scale of 1 to 5. It evaluates the appearance of material, content, and how well the materials support English/language arts academic standards. There are sections to rate layout/organization, maturity level, language, selections, readability, literature, interest, strategies, skill development, involvement, critical thinking, and accuracy. It also rates content, creative activities, illustrations, assessment, review materials, supplemental materials, and the teacher's edition. The form concludes with questions about outstanding features, shortcomings, and alignment to state standards, and includes space for comments.

Uploaded by

JolieRamirez
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
383 views

Language Arts Textbook Evaluation Form

This document is a textbook evaluation form that contains ratings for various criteria on a scale of 1 to 5. It evaluates the appearance of material, content, and how well the materials support English/language arts academic standards. There are sections to rate layout/organization, maturity level, language, selections, readability, literature, interest, strategies, skill development, involvement, critical thinking, and accuracy. It also rates content, creative activities, illustrations, assessment, review materials, supplemental materials, and the teacher's edition. The form concludes with questions about outstanding features, shortcomings, and alignment to state standards, and includes space for comments.

Uploaded by

JolieRamirez
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

LANGUAGE ARTS TEXTBOOK EVALUATION FORM

Publisher ________________________ Textbook _____________________________________


ISBN#___________________________ Subject_______________________________________
Cost ____________________________Grade(s) ______________________________________
Approximate # needed ____________Series or Single Class Text ________________________
RATE ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5: 1 BEING THE LOWEST AND 5 BEING THE HIGHEST

APPEARANCE OF MATERIAL

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. ______Content includes authentic literature.
7. ______The selections are of interest to the students.
8. ______Reading and writing strategies are presented in a meaningful context and organized manner.
9. ______Concepts and skills are developed in a continuous and expanding manner.
10. ______Content provides for students to become actively involved in language study and writing that
enhances thinking skills.
11. ______Material provides opportunities for students to think critically.
12. ______The factual information is accurate.

TOTAL SCORE: _______


NOTES:

CONTENT
1. ______Content is consistent with findings in research in learning theory and child development.
2. ______Content provides for creative activities for extending and applying literature and language in a
variety of ways. (Drama, writing, movement, music, etc.)
3. ______The illustrations help the students understand the written text.
4. ______Assessment is provided at regular intervals.
5. ______Program provides adequate review and supplemental activities.
6. ______The supplemental materials facilitate learning.
7. ______The Teachers’ Edition is well-organized and easy to use.
TOTAL SCORE: ______
NOTES:
THE MATERIALS SUPPORT ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Reading
1. ______STANDARD 1: READING: Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary
Development
2. ______STANDARD 2: READING: Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text
and Informational Text
3. ______STANDARD 3: READING: Literary Response and Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text
Writing
4. ______STANDARD 1: WRITING: Writing Strategies
5. ______STANDARD 2: WRITING: Writing Applications
Written and Oral English Language Conventions
6. ______STANDARD 1: WRITING: English Language Conventions
Listening and Speaking
7. ______STANDARD 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING: Strategies
8. ______STANDARD 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING: Speaking Applications
TOTAL SCORE: _______

GRAND TOTAL SCORE for TEXT: ___________


NOTES:

QUESTIONS REGARDING OVERALL QUALITY OF TEXTBOOK:


1. What are the outstanding features of the text?

2. What are the shortcomings of the text?

3. Does it meet and align with California State Standards?

Comments:
Reviewed by____________________________________________Date_______________________

You might also like