Evaluating and adapting materials for young learners Paul Dickinson

 
28. 
There is a sufficient range of engaging, level-appropriate reading 
material. 
 
 
 
 
29. 
There is sufficient material for spoken English incorporating 
activities that can be personalised and are interesting to young learners. 
 
 
 
 
30. 
Writing activities are suitable in terms of difficulty, interest, and 
amount of guidance. 
 
 
 
 
31. 
Reading and writing activities are suitable for learners who do not 
use the Roman script in their first language. 
 
 
 
 

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F. Language Content 
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32. 
The language used in the book is sufficiently authentic. 
 
 
 
 
33. 
The language used is at the right level for my students’ current 
English ability. 
 
 
 
 
34. 
The language functions exemplify English that my students will be 
interested in and likely to use. 
 
 
 
 
35. 
The language represents a diverse range of registers and accents. 
 
 
 
 
G. Topic Content 
 
 
 
 
36. 
The topics of the book are realistic and likely to appeal to young 
learners. 
 
 
 
 
37. 
The topics are relevant and encourage learners to express 
themselves.