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ENGLISH TEXTBOOK EVALUATION OF THE FOUR MAJOR PUBLISHERS (Phoenix,

Rex, Vibal, and Sibs) AS THE LEARNING MATERIAL FOR GRADE 7

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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

STA. MESA, MANILA

ENGLISH TEXTBOOK EVALUATION OF THE FOUR MAJOR

PUBLISHERS (Phoenix, Rex, Vibal, and Sibs) AS THE LEARNING

MATERIAL FOR GRADE 7

In Partial Fulfilment

For the Requirements in the Subject

LANGUAGE LEARNING MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

1st Semester AY 2019-2020

Research Team

Miralles, Claire Rose O.

Ya-on, Abegail O.
Yaneza, Monica Louise R.
BSED EN 2-2D

JULY 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction……………………………….………………………3

Materials And Methods…………………………….….……...….5

Results…………………………………………………………......7

Discussion And Conclusion………………………………………10

Recommendation………………………………………………….11

References……………………………………………..…….……12

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INTRODUCTION

Milagros G. Lapid, Josephine B. Serrano: English Communication Arts and Skills

through Philippine literature, Phoenix, now on its Seventh edition has been a witness to

the history of Philippine language education, in much the same way that the literary

selections its showcases reflect the unfolding of our nation’s history. The series will take

the students/learners to different worlds through the wonderful literary selections. As they

enjoy these literary works, learners will be taught lessons about English language, and

these lessons will make you a better user of the world’s global language. The ECAS New

Grade 7 edition goal is to be a challenging, informative, values-grounded, and

communicative experience for both teachers and learners. By the end of the journey,

learners will have become better and more responsible users of the English language.

Victorio L. Carbonell, Lourdes M. Ribo: Language in Literature (Philippine

Literature), Vibal Publishing, strikes a formidable balance between literature and

language arts, considerably built on inquiry-based approach customs, and traditions

through the literary selections representative of the respective periods. Develop of

students/learners inquisitive mind, critical thinking skill, and problem solving skill, which

can help them become lifelong learner. Fosters appreciation and understanding of our

Filipino roots, It is a resource that places at the helm the development of the Filipino

students’ 21st century literary and language skills, attitudes, and understanding needed

to make sense of the life beyond the four walls of the classroom that may stand the test

of time.

Carolina T. Gonzales and Nelda R. Francisco: Essential English, Worktext

Literature and Language, Rex, focuses on incorporating various forms of assessment,

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diagnostic, formative and summative exams in all areas of instruction. It integrate the

Standard Based Assessment that showcase Philippine K to 12 Curriculum. Presenting

different strategies that will help students to practice, review and apply their lessons by

analyzing and applying it to retain learning and transfer it to unique situation. This book

is align to DepEd's competencies and objectives which helps the teachers and students

to improve communication as well as helps teachers to choose instructional and learning

activities.

“Grammar Essentials" was the first book edition published by Sibs. A grammar

book that facilitates good grammar for communication and interaction. Providing a

comprehensive coverage grammar content that helps students to equip their skills and

competence in English language. It promote the 21st century theme aligned in the K to

12 Curriculum containing a multilevel exercise that will accommodate student different

learning.

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MATERIALS AND METHOD

Guide Questions PHOENIX REX VIBAL SIBS

1. Are the Yes, in Yes, in seamless Yes, in literature Yes, in grammar
materials to be developing assessment and and language content only.
used to be the proficiency in instruction. arts. (See figure 4)
core cores or to
be
reading
comprehension,
2
(See figure 2) (See figure 3)

supplementary vocabulary, oral

to it? language
interpretation,
research skills
and literacy
appreciation.
(See figure 1)
2. Are the prints Yes Yes Yes Yes
of books locally (See figure 1.1) (See figure 1.2) (See figure 1.3) (See figure 1.4)
available?
3. Is a No No No No
vocabulary list
or index
included?
4. What visual Yes Yes Yes Yes
material (photo, (See figure 3.1) (See figure 3.2) (See figure 3.3) (See figure 3.4)
charts, graphs)
does the book
contain and is it
there for
cosmetic value
of it is integrated
to the text?
5. Is the No No No No
material
culturally biased
or specific?
6. Do the No No No No
material
represent many
groups and or
women in a
negative
manner?
7. Do they Yes Yes Yes Yes
represent a (See figure 6.1) (See figure 6.2) (See figure 6.3) (See figure 6.4)

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balanced picture
of a particular
country/society?
8. The inclusion None, but it has None Yes None
of audio/video a code per unit. (See figure 7.2
material is (See figure 7.1) and 7.3)
readily
available?
9. Is it essential Yes Yes Yes Yes
to possess these
extra material in
order to text
successfully?
10. The Yes Yes Yes Yes
inclusion of test
(progress,
diagnostic,
achievement)
would they be
useful for your
particular
learners?

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RESULTS

Figure 1 Figure 1.1

Figure 2 Figure 1.2

Figure 3 Figure 1.3

Figure 4 Figure 1.4

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Figure 3.1 Figure 6.1

Figure3.2 Figure 6.2

Figure3.3 Figure 6.3

Figure 3.4 Figure 6.4

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Figure 7.1

Figure 7.2

Figure 7.3

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DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

The textbooks in English of the REX, VIBAL, PHOENIX, and SIBS publishing

houses are supplementary to the Grade 7 K-12 Curriculum guide. Based on the guideline

questions given, VIBAL’s Language in Literature (Philippine Literature) 7 stand out in

terms of the presentation of the book itself and the context among the four books

evaluated because it includes the competencies that should be done, and upon browsing

the book we found out that the activities suggested by the book contains the integration

of the five macro skills; listening, reading, writing, speaking, and viewing. While the SIBS’

Grammar Essentials 7 is focused in teaching grammar, the REX, Phoenix, and Vibal were

focused on literature. However, only the Rex’s Essential English 7 (Worktext in Literature

and Language) has the index, but the Phoenix’s Skill Builders for Efficient Reading

includes vocabulary list See figure… after a story. The inclusion of the visual materials

such as photos, diagraphs, and charts were present and integrated to the texts,

particularly VIBAL’s textbook it also play as a cosmetic value since it is colorful, it caught

the attention of the reader and it somehow motivates the learner to read. None of the

textbooks were culturally biased or represent minority groups and women in negative

manner. Only Rex and Vibal have included audio and video material, but the Phoenix

have a QR code in every unit of the book as they call it “ICT enhanced” which the teacher

can scan and use in teaching. The inclusion of these extra material is essential to help

the learners to understand the lesson and have a broader knowledge, thoughts, and ideas

about it. The presence of the tests will help the teachers to assess the progress of their

learners and to use the most suitable teaching methods and strategies to these particular

learners.

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RECOMMENDATION

One of the most common resources in the classroom is the textbook. It serves as

a guide for both teachers and learners. Upon evaluating the four major publishers of the

Grade 7 textbook in the Philippines, we concluded that the textbook should be aligned to

the Grade 7 K-12 Curriculum Guide in English. Different publishing houses have different

lenses in viewing what should be taught for these particular learners as well as the focus

of the topic in whole context of the books. The presence of the visual materials as well as

the extra materials as mentioned earlier are essential because it’s another reference for

both teaching and learning. We suggest that having visual materials that is integrated in

the text encourage the learners to read the textbook. The good thing is that all of these

textbooks were locally available.

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REFERENCES

• Cupcupin. R.,(2016) Grammar Essential (Sibs Publishing) First Edition.

Grade 7

• Carbonell. V., and Ribo. L., (2013) Language in Literature; Philippine

Literature (VIBAL Publishing) K-12 Editon Grade 7

• Gonzales. C., and Francisco. N., Essential English; Worktext Literature and
Language (REX Publishing) K-12 Edition Grade 7

• Villamin. A.,Villamin. C., and Sena. M., Skill Builders for Efficient Reading
(2017) (Phoenix Publishing) Third Edition Grade 7

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