Table 2.
Modified Suitability Assessment.
| Category | Element |
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| (1) Content | (a) Purpose (the purpose is evident) (b) Content topics (suggests behaviors that will help solve a problem) (c) Scope (scope is limited to the purpose of objective) |
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| (2) Literacy demand | (a) Reading grade level (reading grade level score) (b) Writing style (text is written in a conversational style and active voice) (c) Vocabulary (vocabulary uses common words) (d) Sentence construction (context is given first) (e) Advanced organizers (advanced organizers are used to tell what is next) |
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| (3) Graphics | (a) Type of illustrations (graphics are appropriate for the communication) (b) Relevance of illustrations (illustrations provide key ideas and messages) (c) Graphic captions (graphics have a corresponding caption) |
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| (4) Layout and type | (a) Layout (layout factors) (b) Typography (font size and style) (c) Subheading (subheadings are used) |
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| (5) Learning stimulation and motivation | (a) Behavior (behaviors are modeled and specific) (b) Motivation (actions are achievable promoting self-efficacy) |